BRIGHT FUTURES

In the Senior School, girls develop an informed sense of the many paths open to them in higher education and professional lives as well as the confidence and self-knowledge to make ambitious choices about their future.

We believe that engaging with the world of work and understanding the qualities that top companies are seeking in their employees benefits all our students, whether this is by seizing the new opportunities offered by degree apprenticeships or by following a more traditional degree path.

Individual support is given to each pupil at each critical stage of decision making: GCSE, A level, university, apprenticeship or career applications.

In Years 10 and 11, careers topics include: A level choices, preparation for work experience, career path options, careers guidance employability skills, CV writing, interview skills and financial awareness.

Careers Guidance

Following the completion of an online profile, an impartial careers guidance interview with a Futurewise advisor is offered to all pupils to inform their decisions regarding post-16 progression.

Work Experience

The school makes extensive use of parents, alumnae and the GDST network to provide specific guidance on particular careers. This gives pupils access to exciting insight days and work experience opportunities.

All Year 11 pupils are expected to undertake a one-week work experience placement in July.