ENCOUNTERS WITH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES 

 (Gatsby Benchmark 5) 

‘Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.’ Gatsby Framework 

Encounters with Employers 

All pupils have numerous opportunities throughout each academic year to access local employers and learn about the world of work.  These opportunities range from assembly talks to workplace visits.  The frequency and range of opportunities are carefully tailored to meet specific needs.  An overview of the main opportunities are: 

YEAR 7 

  • Nissan WISE Visit 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Assembly Talks 

YEAR 8 

  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Assembly Talks 
  • Form Tutor Talks 
  • Departmental Visits 

YEAR 9 

  • ESH GROUP – Building My Skills Programme 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Business Talks 
  • Guest Speaker Days 
  • Work Discovery Events and Visits 

YEAR 10 

  • Work Placement Opportunity 
  • Assembly Talks 
  • Health Care Visit 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Industrial Cadets Programme 

Year 11 

  • Apprenticeship Work Shops 
  • Engineering Talks 
  • Health Care Talks 
  • Assembly Talks 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Bespoke Subject Talks 

Year 12 

  • University Visits 
  • Apprenticeship Talk 
  • Engineering Visits 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Assembly Talks 
  • Higher Education Conference 
  • Work Discovery Week Visits 

Year 13 

  • Apprentice Workshops 
  • Annual Careers Fair 
  • Assembly Talks 
  • University Visits