INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS AND CAREER ADVICE In order to make sound choices, students and their parents must be well-informed. Information can be obtained from a variety of sources. The Careers Library in the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) contains many resources regarding a whole range of careers and post-16 opportunities. Subject staff are available to tell students as much as they need to know about GCSE courses in their departments. Heads of Department will be able to advise. Students are kept informed during Inspire sessions and assemblies and Form Tutors and Heads of House are always willing to discuss plans and any problems an individual may be experiencing. Employers and employees will often willingly discuss subject choices with young people and we have a vast network of volunteers to offer support and advice. Additionally, all students will complete a What’s Next choices lesson within school before the Options deadline to ensure they understand pathways available to them and make informed choices . In addition, there are a number of external services that can be accessed. There is a wealth of information on the school website under the Info tab in the Careers Guidance Online heading regarding online resources students and parents can access in school and at home. The main provision is described below. There is an adviser from Innervate Career Services available on Tuesdays to offer one-to-one interviews as well as informal guidance. During the rest of the week, careers advice is available from Mrs Langley (Careers Leader based in English). National Careers Service
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/home The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills provides a telephone careers helpline for students as part of the National Careers Service. Support is available from trained advisers who will talk through issues, offering confidential advice and practical help. We have been informed that advisers are available from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, by webchat, (link is at the top of the website) or by text message on 0776 641 3219. The unifrog online program helps students to explore the many different career opportunities available to them. This can be accessed both at school and at home. Log in initially using the code sent to your school email in a welcome email. We advise students to start by completing the Personality Profile and the Interests Profile. There is also a Subject Resource library and a Careers Resource library for research. Should you experience any difficulties, please contact Mrs Langley (Careers Leader based in English) via email: l.langley@warlinghamschool.co.uk.
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