Careers Information
The Government has increased the age at which all young people are required to remain in some form of education to 18 years; this is known as Raising the Participation Age (RPA). This is not about raising the school leaving age, our young people have a range of options as to how they can participate, they can:
- Remain in full time education, such as school and college
- Undertake work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship
- Work part time for more than 20 hours whilst undertaking part time education or training
At the Basildon Academies, students are actively encouraged to plan for their future. Some students have already decided on their chosen path and know exactly what they want to do, however, some may still be undecided and need a little bit of extra help.
Within School students are given a wide range of education and information to support them which includes:-
- Completing a Careers module within their mentoring where they are given their opportunity to research careers and assess their own skills and qualities
- Requesting a one to one interview with an impartial careers advisor
- Opportunities to meet external speakers providing information about career and education pathways
The information below sets out the careers advice and guidance that students receive throughout the academic year. Where appropriate this is personalised to the individual needs of the students.
| Year 7 |
Employability Skills |
| Year 8 |
Options Process |
| Year 9 |
Raising awareness of University |
| Year 10 |
Raising awareness of University |
| Year 11 |
Opportunity to meet one to one with an impartial careers advisor |
| KS5 |
University application support |
Where can I find out more information?
Careers
www.Nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Here you will find a wide range of information and advice including careers, jobs, courses and funding. Go to Job Profiles section to research.
www.icould.com View videos of people talking about their career paths.
www.Careersbox.co.uk this website will allow you to view a range of short videos and interviews where people are describing their careers.
www.How2Become.co.uk Find insider tips and advice on a range of different careers; on how to complete an application form, through to psychometric tests and how to pass an interview.
www.plotr.co.uk this provides you with a variety of careers information to explore and discover.
www.bestcourse4me.com this website can help students at all levels to decide on what course is right for them whether they are looking at degree or A-levels.
www.Targetjobs.co.uk Find information on a number of graduate careers.
www.Prospects.ac.uk you can find information here on graduate vacancies, post-graduate study and also possible career destinations by subject.
www.NotGoingToUni.co.uk Find advice and resources to higher education
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Here you will have access to information on many medical careers.
www.whatsyourthing.org.uk This is the brand new Essex careers guide where you can find information about jobs in a variety of different sectors, get CV tips, advice on training and applying for jobs.
Courses Post 16 & Post 18
www.gov.uk/browse/education this will provide you with information on all aspects of further and higher education.
www.ucas.com virtually everything you need to know about applying to University. Research different courses and entry requirements.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk The Russell Group represents Britain’s leading universities. You should find some useful information on Post 16 subject choices; look under students and then click on school and college in the UK.
www.Hotcourses.com Browse thousands of different courses that are available throughout the country; also includes reviews from students’.
www.OpenDays.com Use this calendar to find open days of universities and colleges
www.basildonacademies.org.uk Find information about the sixth form courses and apply online today.
Apprenticeships
www.getingofar.gov.uk Find current information and vacancies.
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch the national sites for apprenticeships. Find current information and vacancies
www.essex.gov.uk/essexapprentices Find information on apprenticeships in Essex.
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk Look here for hints and tips with finding apprentices tips and employment.
www.milkround.com Compiled by High Fliers research in Association with Milkround School Leavers, this table breaks down which employers recruited the most higher apprentices and degree apprentices in 2015.