Careers
Policy statement on provider access
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school for the purposes of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
CHS Careers Programme 2022-2023 can be viewed here
Click on the logos to see The Careers People newsletters for each year
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Student entitlement
Students in years 8-13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options evenings, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
A young person's career is their pathway through learning and work.
All young people need a planned programme of activities to help them make 14-19 choices that are right for them and to be able to manage their careers throughout their lives.
Chichester High School is committed to providing a planned programme of careers education for all students in Years 7-13 and information, advice and guidance (CIAEG) in partnership with an independent company U-Explore, who offer all students impartial advice.
Our KS3-4 Careers Lead at Chichester High School is
Mr Mark Johnson
You can email him here or contact
the school directly here
Our KS5 Careers Lead at Chichester High School is
Ms Vickie Smith
You can email her here or contact
the school directly here
Chichester High School are extremely proud to be working in partnership with the Careers Partnership Programme, they include:
In years 8 and 9 students will be helped to:
- understand themselves and know who (and what!) plays a part in how they think about themselves and the things that matter to them
- develop confidence in themselves and in their abilities
- understand how the world of work is changing and the skills that they (and the rest of us!) need in order to do well in their future life and career
- make well informed choices about their future lives
The students will take part in various planned activities to help them do this.
Please contact Mr Johnson for further information here or ring 01243 787014
In years 10 and 11 students will be helped to:
- identify and set short and medium term life goals as well as learning targets
- identify, select and use a wide range of information resources
- use work related learning/experiences to shape their career progression
- understand the options open to them once they leave school, identify their priorities and explain the decisions they eventually make
Please contact Ms Johnson for further information here or ring 01243 787014
In years 12 and 13 students will be helped to:
- understand pathways to further education
- apply for and write applications to university
- apply for Russell Group universities
- helped to understand routes towards apprenticeships and work
- understand and engage with the requirements of local and National employers
Please contact Miss Smith for further information here or ring 01243 787014
The students will take part in various planned activities to help them do this, such as individual interviews with an independent careers advisor.
In years 10-13, we are very proud to work with NCS. NCS provides a bespoke programme for our pupils as well as their residential opportunities.
The National Careers Service is a fantastic website.
Click on the picture below and you will be taken to their website.
