St. Bede's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

St Bede's prides itself in preparing students for the next stage of their life, not only academically but in relation to future career pathways. The information linked to this page will help and support students and parents in preparing for the future. Whether you need to access career websites, find a CV template, write a covering letter for a work experience placement, find an apprenticeship or apply to college; St Bede's will be able to help and support you through every step to that fantastic future. We have relevant Careers Education modules built into our PHSE programme from Year 7 through to Sixth Form which draw upon many visiting speakers from local organisations and Universities. Within our programme students: learn about the structures, systems and factors that guide, shape and influence people's career prospects and career development explore how these could affect their future choices, why they need to consider them when making their own career decisions and plans, and how they can do so develop and practise the self-help skills they need to progress their own career plans and development, including the effective use of IAG. Careers information - students have access to accurate, up-to-date and objective information on opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice and how to access it. We also use relevant Labour Market Intelligence data to help students make informed choices. We have a well resources careers library and up-to-date careers software which can be accessed by all students in school and at home via the remote desktop. Careers advice - We have a range of activities that help young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation. For example we have a Careers Day in Year 10 and a Careers Convention in Year 12 which allows students to discuss careers with industry ambassadors from a vast range of sectors, colleges and universities. Careers guidance - we provide impartial guidance and specialist support to help young people understand themselves and make progress. All Year 11students have a Progression Interview with our Progression manager- Anne Jukes to prepare them for post 16 choices. Anne also provides support for students in Sixth Form who have decided that they would prefer not to progress to university. All other year groups can book appointments or drop-in during break or lunchtimes or free periods to access IAG. Parents can also contact Anne to discuss options and progression routes for their children.