Bridgewater High School, Warrington, WA4 3AE

Join us for our Careers Day on Wednesday 21st October!

Our Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Programme helps to prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life, in order to help them make a successful transition to adulthood.

We are proud of the engagement we have with parents and local partners which enables us to offer a varied experience for our students. Please do not hesitate to contact m.winstanley@bridgewaterhigh.com if you wish to engage with us to extend our offerings or provide feedback.

THE AIMS OF OUR CAREERS PROGRAMME INCLUDE:

1.Support pupils to be able to plan and manage their own futures.

2.Provide comprehensive information on options available.

3.Raise aspirations.

4.Promote equality, diversity, social mobility and challenge stereotypes.

5.Enable pupils to sustain employment and achieve personal and economic well- being throughout their lives.

SOME OF THE WAYS WE ACHIEVE OUR AIMS

• In PSHE lessons
• At tutor review days
• At options and parents’ evenings
• During assembly times
• Through talks and discussions from other educational establishments and employers
• Providing opportunities for familiarisation meetings and visits where helpful.
• On cross curricular days
• On our Careers Day – access to 40+ employers, providers and many detailed talks/workshops, External Y11 mock interviews, CV workshops etc.
• Apprenticeship Advisers Drop-In Sessions on a monthly basis
• Visits e.g. Universities and Careers Fairs, employers
• Subject related events e.g. BTEC Business Forum
• Help available in school (see below)

HELP AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL

We currently use the Careers Service provided by Careers Connect for some of our Careers Programme.

1. At each of our parent’s evening’s years 9-11 and at all other important events and guidance evenings, a Careers Adviser from Careers Connect will be on hand to speak to parents and pupils.

2. All pupils in years 10 -11 have access to a career interview via Careers Connect if they feel it would be useful. This can be booked via Pastoral Achievement Managers and our in- school careers staff.

3. A monthly drop in session for those who are interested in apprenticeships is held AT LUNCHTIME on the first Monday of every month. Warrington and Vale Royal College attend to answer any queries about apprenticeships or Mrs Winstanley can help.

4. Show My Homework is used regularly to update students/parents about useful careers info e,g, Career Events throughout the Warrington area, Open Evenings at local providers. Also, to inform Year 11 of apprenticeships which are available on a weekly basis.

5. Subject teachers provide information on careers related to their subject.

6. Careers Help is available in Upper School LRC from Mrs Winstanley before school, during Monday to Thursday lunch and after school until 3.30pm each day.

7. Careers Club is available on a Friday lunchtime at Lower School.

CAREERS LEADER

Name:             Mr T Lambrianides

Email:             t.lambrianides@bridgewaterhigh.com

Tel Number:     01925 263919

CAREERS CO-ORDINATOR

Name:             Mr M Knight

Email:             m.knight@bridgewaterhigh.com

Tel Number:     01925 263919

CAREERS SUPPORT (Based in Upper LRC)

Name:             Mrs M Winstanley

Email:             m.winstanley@bridgewaterhigh.com

Tel Number:     01925 263919

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