Careers Information and Guidance

At New Rush Hall School (NRHS), to expose all of our pupils to life after school, we are committed to providing all our pupils from Years 1 to 11 with a wide-ranging programme of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) . Pupils will be given the opportunity to discover a range of different types of careers. In Years 1 – 5 this will be delivered by Class Teachers during lessons. We firmly believe that outstanding careers education is one of the driving forces behind social mobility and therefore our aspiring careers programme is an integral part of the offer provided to our pupils.

The NRHS Offer:

Throughout Year 1 – 5 pupils will have the opportunity to:

• Explore the terms “job” and “career”.
• Discuss different types of careers.
• Take part in role-play to explore different careers and what each career entails.
• Explore what careers the people around them have.
• Meet professionals, including Police, Nurses and Firefighters.

Throughout Year 6, 7, 8 and 9, all pupils will have had the opportunity to:

• Be introduced to career resources to help them understand their preferences and the options open to them.
• Develop their self-awareness.
• Hear from or talk to representatives from the world of work.
• Receive support to make the right KS4/GCSE, BTEC or Vocational course choices, including assemblies, parent’s events, meetings with senior staff and personalised careers meeting.

Throughout Year 10 – 11 all pupils will have had the opportunity to:

• Prepare CVs, application forms.
• Develop interview techniques in preparation for mock business interviews.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Post-16 options.
• Have access to after-school support sessions with access to technology.
• Support to write a personal statement for Post-16 applications.
• Increase aspirations through a range of university visits, open days and guest speakers.

Careers Fair
Each year, the school’s Careers Fair will provide pupils of all year groups a chance to meet and talk to employers and learn more about what work is like and what it takes to be successful in the workplace. The day is made up from a range of visitors from different sectors of the working world, enabling pupils to explore the endless possibilities of life after school.

Career Guidance Meetings
Pupils are entitled to appropriate guidance to meet their individual needs. All pupils at school can request an appointment with the Careers Lead, although Year 10 & 11 will have scheduled half-termly appointments. Pupils are identified for careers meetings based on need and through self-referral.

Career information
Career information is available through the Careers Hub, through relevant displays and through assemblies. The Careers Hub includes a range of career guides, apprenticeship and employer information, as well as guides on job-search activities.

External providers
Ranges of external providers are invited into school to support the careers programme. These might include local colleges, universities, training providers, apprenticeship organisations, employers, school alumni, or staff from various projects.

Employer links
Links with employers, businesses and other external agencies continue to grow by building on local community connections with a view to offer pupils experience in the world of work.

Careers Education in the Curriculum
PSHE is offered to all pupils in Year 7 – 11 and within this, there is explicit careers guidance and units of work designed to support all pupils in their destinations. Careers, information and guidance will also permeate throughout the wider school curriculum enabling pupils to link their learning to a range of potential future career pathways

Download Careers Guidance Policy Statement

Download Baker Clause Policy Statement

For all information regarding Careers Education and the school Careers Programme please contact:

Mr Thomas – Associate Assistant Headteacher

Ms Al-Harassy – Careers Co-ordinator