Careers Events and Work Experience

Careers Education – update

It has been a busy year already for our Careers Programme with all students taking part in activities, experiences and learning related to careers across the curriculum.

Our Year 10 Pathway 3 students have completed their mock interviews with a range of local employers such as Little Frogs Daycare, 2Sisters Food Group, High Seal Windows and the Sporting Trust, all giving up their time to support our students. The feedback from the employers was excellent with all students demonstrating their strengths and receiving constructive feedback to support them in the future. Our plans for their work experience are well under way and we look forward to them starting this fantastic opportunity in May/June.

We have had a number of visitors in school recently to give assemblies to our Pathway 3 students. North Lindsey College and John Leggott College have both presented to our students, giving them valuable information about what life is like at college, the courses on offer and how these courses could lead to Supported Internships in the future. Charlie Walsh from Hobson & Porter also presented a very inspirational assembly about his career journey within the Construction industry. Charlie was able to speak clearly about his Autism Spectrum Disorder and the successes he has had during his career. Our students were fantastic within these assemblies and asked very thoughtful questions to gain further information. Charlie was definitely an inspiration to our students and many took the time to personally thank him for his assembly!

Within the STEM subjects, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), students have been taking part in different workshops and events. Staff and apprentices from Keadby Power Station recently came into school to share their experiences with Year 10 and 11 students. Year 9 students have had ‘An Interview with an Engineer’ where they had the opportunity to hear what life was like as a Lego Engineer and ask questions, and Year 7/8 students have explored what life is like as a Paleontologist, supporting their class based learning on rocks and fossils. It’s been a busy term!

As always, if you are able to support with our careers programme in any way, or are able to support a student with a work experience placement, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Please don’t forget that we also have lots of information on the school website for parents/carers and students about our careers programme.

Work experience 

Our school moto, Learning together, learning for life, drives us to ensure our students have the best opportunties to support them once they leave school and college. Work experience is a huge part of this and is something that our students work towards and look forward to each year.

Our students would not have these opportunities without the support of local businesses.

This year, year 10 students enjoyed a wide range of work experience placements, gaining valuable insight into the world of work, whilst developing essential employability skills. Placements took place with local employers including John Leggott College, North Lindsey College, Frederick Gough School Library, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, North Lincolnshire Museum, Little Frogs Daycare, Oasis Hub Henderson Avenue, New Beginnings Gym, North Lincolnshire Catering Service, Ongo Homes, CanPack, Engineering UTC North Lincolnshire and Monster Shine Car Valeting.

The programme was a huge success, with employers awarding students an outstanding average appraisal score of 9.4 out of 10. Students achieved a perfect 10/10 for timekeeping, alongside excellent scores for communication, teamwork, attitude and conduct.

 Employers praised students for their enthusiasm, professionalism, willingness to learn and positive contribution to their workplaces.

 Students took part in a variety of tasks including serving customers, supporting children in nursery settings, helping with food preparation and deliveries, maintaining equipment, supporting visitors and working alongside experienced staff. Many cited meeting new people and developing social skills as the most enjoyable aspects of their placements.

 Students reported improving key skills such as communication, teamwork, organisation and punctuality. They also learned how to communicate with different people, become more confident when offering help and take greater responsibility in the workplace. Looking ahead, many students identified confidence and meeting new people as skills they would like to continue developing.

 Students were keen to thank the employers who supported them, commenting that employers were friendly, welcoming and provided clear guidance throughout their placements.

 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our employer partners for helping our students develop the skills, confidence and aspirations that will support them in their future education and careers. As always, if you are able to support us with a work experience placement in the future, please do not hesitate to contact the school.