At Rednock, we understand that it is very very important you can access the latest and most relevant information that will help you to plan your future careers. This help starts with deciding which courses are best for you: you need to choose your GCSEs and A levels and prepare those soft skills required for the application process to go on to college or university, as well as applying for your first job or apprenticeship. The world of work and the opportunities available are constantly changing – it is a tough market out there and we want to make sure that you have the edge over your competitors.
In order to achieve this we have developed a programme of Life Skills lessons, Off Timetable Days, exhibitions and events for you to attend over the five years as well as a range of online resources for you to access whenever you want. Please take time and read through the table below.
| Month | Activity |
| September | Year 13 Early Careers Review Talks
Year 11 Careers Workshops launched in the LRC Year 11 Students Access 50 Things to Do |
| October | National Apprenticeship Show (West) at Cheltenham Racecourse
Year 11 Careers Workshops Continue Year 12 Enterprise Early Intervention Interviews Year 12 Financial Awareness, St James Place Year 12 Universities and Apprenticeships Careers Fair, Bristol 1:1 Impartial Careers Interviews Begin (voluntary) Years 9, 10, 11 Life Skills Lessons on The World of Work |
| November | Year 9 Ambitions Lessons and Workshop Event
Years 12, 13 Ambitions Careers Evening Event Work Skills Exhibition, National Exhibition Centre 6th Form Evening – University, FE, HE, Apprenticeship Info |
| December | Years 11, 12 Application Form, Personal Statement Lessons |
| January | Year 11 Mock Interviews
6th Form Alternative Pathways Launch |
| February | Alternative Pathways Workshops
Festomane, Stroud Careers Talks |
| March | Careers Talks
Year 7 Real Game Year 9 Financial Awareness |
| April | Careers Talks
1:1 Impartial Careers Interviews End (voluntary) |
| May | Careers Talks
Year 10 Intervention Careers Workshops & 1:1 Interviews |
| July | Rednock Futures / Community Day
Careers Talks Year 10 Work Experience Weeks |
| September – July | Years 12, 13 Work Experience / Volunteering throughout the year
Maximum 10 days in at least 2 blocks |
On-going online support is available for you to use both on your own and with support from staff:
Useful internet based careers research tools:
Personalised Profiling:
Before using any of the websites below, all students are expected to undertake the SPARTAN test on www.sacu-student.com as well as fully explore this website to understand the different paths to the world of work.
- www.whatuni.com
- www.unistats.co.uk
- www.reed.co.uk/carreer-advice
- www.ucas.com
- www.getinofar.gov.uk
- www.prospects.ac.uk
- www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
- www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Careers and Job Ideas
If you are unsure what you want to do in the future, these websites will help you explore different careers:
National Careers Service www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Job profiles on this site provide information about specific jobs/sectors, entry requirement, skills required, salary information etc.
Careersbox www.careersbox.co.uk
An online careers film and video library. Lots of case studies and video clips of real people doing different jobs.
iCould www.icould.com
Need inspiration for your career? iCould includes 1000 films of personal career stories, across many occupations. There is an option to search by subject area. Use the careers wizard by answering 5 questions to view articles and videos about careers that might suit you.
Career Pilot www.careerpilot.org.uk
Your choices at age 14, 16 and 18: explore different job sectors and how you can study and work at the same time – even to university level. Information about vocational qualifications, plus the top 20 apprenticeship vacancies in the South West.
Careers World www.careersworld.co.uk
Produce a magazine each term. Previously the Regional Training Prospectus. Now covers general careers info, local training providers and info and sector specific information.
Library / Book Based
There are lots of books to look at in the LRC for you to find out about different jobs and how to get there. We keep this section up to date and keep an eye out for future employment trends.
Key books to look at are:
Heaps 2019; Careers Book 2018-2019
Key Contacts
Mr T J Justice – Rednock School, Head of CEIAG.
If your son / daughter would like a careers interview please contact Mr Justice via school email: tim.justice@rednockschool.org.uk
J Walker – Stroud Careers Service, Impartial Advice & Guidance. Impartial IAG interviews offered to help you to consider your long term goals.
G Blackburn – GB Careers Services, Year 12 bespoke support for career planning and relevant work experience placements.