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Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance at St Catherine’s Catholic School for Girls
At St Catherine’s Catholic School we have a comprehensive Careers Education and IAG programme.
We aim to improve student performance and motivation by ensuring that their schoolwork and successes are relevant to their future.
We encourage students to evaluate their strengths, values, skills and interests and to have a wider view of the world of work. We support children in making choices that are aspirational and realistic.
14-19 On-Line Area Prospectus
14 to 19 year olds in Bexleyheath can now search for courses and other learning opportunities offered by local schools, colleges and training providers in London by visiting one website - www.mychoicelondon.co.uk (link will open in a new window).
The website provides a comprehensive free listing of what and where young people can choose to study, and provides them with easy access to thousands of different options which they can search for by area, age group, subject or organisation.
Connexions
Connexions in London provides a free information, advice and guidance service to young people aged 13-19, and up to 25 for those with learning difficulties or disabilities.
The Connexions service is available to young people through professionally qualified Personal Advisers.
They are based in schools, colleges and town centre Access Points, and offer confidential guidance and support to Teenagers about careers, education, training and job options, as well as other issues such as health, money, relationships and housing.
Connexions Personal Advisers will visit the school on a regular basis and work with staff to deliver information, advice and guidance to students on a one to one basis or in groups.
At St Catherine’s School there is one Personal Adviser working within the school – Sarah Elliott.
The Connexions Personal Advisor is very experienced in the use of our Careers library and use the resources fully to assist students with their decision making regarding options etc.
Connexions Personal Advisers can work with you to help prepare daughter for the future. There might be particular times when you need our help, for example when your daughter:
Is starting to think about their subject choices at Key Stage 3
Is considering their options after Year 11. Personal Advisers can give them advice and guidance on staying on in full time education, starting work, training, work based learning or Apprenticeships
May be experiencing difficulties and they need extra support to get back on track
Needs advice on understanding the benefits available to them, such as Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Care to Learn
Has a learning difficulty or disability and needs help with their next steps
How to Contact Us
Through your daughter or school (speak to Mrs. Iliffe in school – +441322 556333 ext 144).
Call into a Connexions Access Point, where you and your teenager are welcome to come and talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser, search the web or look through information on training, work based learning and careers, and find out about local job vacancies. Details of our Access Points are available on our website: www.connexions-direct.com
Work Experience
In the Autumn term students in Year 10 start the process of planning two weeks of work experience. The work experience placement will take place in the first two weeks of Year 11.
Students initially are asked to think about what they would like to do for work experience, how far they arte able to travel. A form is completed by the student in conjunction with their parent/carer to ensure that sensible choices are made. This form is handed in on the first enrichment day in the Autumn term.
Students may find their own placements if they wish but parents/carers need to be aware that every placement will undergo a Health & Safety check before being approved. Every employer must provide proof of Employer's Liability Insurance if they wish to take on a work placement student.
The Careers Adviser will be available at the Year 10 Consultation evening and will be very happy to answer any questions parents/carers or students may have.
Forms need to be handed in by the end of May to ensure the organisation of placements runs smoothly.
All students should arrange an interview with their work placement so that they know exactly what to expect on their first day. They will have been given advice and guidance on how to conduct themselves during an interview.
During the two weeks, students are expected to complete a Work Experience Diary. Whilst on work experience, students are monitored by staff from St Catherine’s School who will either visit the placement or contact the student by telephone. Any concerns of the student or the employer can be relayed to school at any time.
Events
Post 16 Choices Evening
Our Post 16 Choices Evening has gone from strength to strength. This vibrant event had to be moved to a larger venue to accommodate the all who were attending. Students were given the opportunity to discuss the opportunities available to them with 22 post 16 providers, which included Dartford Grammar School, Beth’s, Hadlow College, Bexley College, Army and University of Greenwich. There was almost 100% uptake from families which meant the event was bursting at the seams!
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