Careers at Lord’s School
At Lord’s, we aim to help all students achieve their full potential as we believe that every person has a unique talent, so In line with the Gatsby Benchmarks (detailed below) our career advice and guidance, within school and with Progress Careers, is designed to help pupils develop the skills and knowledge they need to make informed, educated and successful choices. Wherever an individual’s talents or interests lie, we endeavour to nurture every student so that they can follow their dreams and maximise their potential as they progress through their lives.
The main aims of careers provision at Lord’s School are to:
- Prepare pupils for life post-education.
- Develop an understanding of different career paths.
- Develop an understanding of the differences between school and work.
- Inspire pupils to chase and achieve their dreams.
- Help pupils to access information on the full range of post-16 and 18 education
and training opportunities. - Support pupils after leaving school at Key Stages 4 and 5.
- Offer targeted support for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
- Instil a healthy attitude towards work.
Gatsby Benchmarks
The impact of our career provision on students is measured by monitoring and evaluating the quality of our activities and how we deliver them. We welcome and value feedback from students, parents, staff, previous students, and our external providers, and we analyse our students’ destinations.
This policy covers the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance given to all pupils in
Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 are based on the Department for Education’s (Dfe’s) statutory Careers
guidance and access for education and training providers.
Students will complete the Skills and Careers activities, which take students through the stages of career planning from year 7 onwards, together with additional activities within the school. All years will also work through what each studied subject qualifies them for, so that they are fully informed in time for making GCSE choices.
Any provider wishing to discuss possible ways they can support our students with their careers education is most welcome to contact the school on 01204 523731. This can include supporting our events in school, such as Mock interviews, talks and Careers Fairs or in the workplace. Any offers of Work Experience and Workplace visits to inform students of local opportunities would also be very welcome.
We are subscribed to Progress Careers to ensure that every pupil has as much information as possible at their disposal as they take the next steps in their careers.
https://hub.progress-careers.co.uk/lords-independent-school
Years 7, 8 and 9 will also have interviews with Progress careers to assist them in making all the important decisions relevant at their age.
Careers Links
Army Careers https://jobs.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/training/junior-soldier-training/
Apprenticeships https://www.allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/
Barclays Life Skills https://barclayslifeskills.com/
BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers helps you explore the next steps and decide which qualifications you need. How to write a CV, application letter and interview tips, amongst other skills.
Career Pilot https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ Another site to help with all the essentials of starting your career
How to become https://www.how2become.com/ Further help with daunting tasks as you apply.
Career quiz https://sacu-student.com/ helps match your interests and strengths to a career
Skillsometer https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/explore_lmi/ Again, match yourself to a career
I could https://icould.com/
Tips on subject choice, etc at GCSE https://icould.com/explore/categories/advice-and-guides/gcse-options/
My Career Springboard https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/ Lots of advice
Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ another match yourself to a career aid.
Apprenticeships https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/
The Russell Group https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ university information
Look for a job https://studentladder.co.uk/
National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
| Art & Design | |
| https://ccskills.org.uk/careers/advice | Creative & Cultural Skills – provides careers advice and guidance, and promotes apprenticeships |
| Biology | |
| https://www.rsb.org.uk/ | Royal Society of Biology – detailed information on careers using biology |
| Chemistry | |
| http://www.rpharms.com/home/home.asp | The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain – the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists |
| http://www.rsc.org | The Royal Society of Chemistry |
| http://www.whynotchemeng.com | Careers information about Chemical Engineering |
| Computing / Information Technology | |
| https://www.tpdegrees.com/careers/ | TechFuture Careers is the place to find out all about the exciting tech roles available in companies from a range of different sectors |
| http://www.bcs.org/bcs | The British Computer Society (BCS) is the industry body for IT professionals |
| http://www.bigambition.co.uk | Want to work in IT? |
| Economics / Business | |
| http://www.londonstockexchange.com/ | Search for ‘careers’ on the London Stock Exchange site. |
| English | |
| http://www.nctj.com | The National Council for the Training of Journalists Online |
| http://www.bookcareers.com | Advice for those wishing to pursue a career in publishing |
| http://www.journalism.co.uk | Information about all types of journalism |
| http://www.whystudyenglish.ac.uk | Find out why! |
| Geography | |
| http://www.rgs.org/HomePage.htm | The Royal Geographical Society |
| History | |
| http://www.history.org.uk | The Historical Association |
| http://www.museumsassociation.org/ | The Museums association – information on Careers in Museums and galleries |
| Languages | |
| http://www.whystudylanguages.ac.uk/ks4/ | Lots of information about the true value of learning languages |
| http://www.omniglot.com/ | Knowledge of one or more foreign languages can be useful in a wide range of careers – find out more |
| Maths | |
| http://www.rss.org.uk/careers | The Careers pages of the Royal Statistical Society – ideas for careers using Maths |
| http://plus.maths.org | An Internet magazine to introduce readers to the practical applications of Maths |
| http://www.mathscareers.org.uk | The Council for Mathematical Science (CMS) – a unique resource for young people of all ages interested in finding out about careers and opportunities that an education in Maths can present |
| http://www.maths-jobs.co.uk | Take a look at the careers you can consider using Maths |
| Music and Creative Arts | |
| www.ccskills.org.uk | The Sector Skills Council for Creative and Cultural Skills |
| www.skillset.org | The Sector Skills Council for Creative Media |
| www.ism.org | Incorporated Society of Musicians |
| www.musiciansunion.org.uk | The Musician’s Union |
| https://www.musicalchairs.info/ | Advertisements for jobs in orchestras, opera companies, conservatoires and schools worldwide. Vacancies in performance, teaching and administration. |
| www.thefms.org | The FDS brings together established conservatoire training providers to develop discussion, strategy and projects around shared challenges, and to communicate to prospective students the options within and value of these training approaches. |
| http://www.dramauk.co.uk/ | Drama UK |
| Physics | |
| http://www.iop.org | Institute of Physics |
| Psychology | |
| http://www.bps.org.uk/ | The British Psychological Society |
| Science | |
| http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ | The Meteorological Office |
| https://www.renewableuk.com/ | RenewableUK – supporting future energy systems, powered by clean electricity |
| http://www.scitech.ac.uk/ | The Science & Technology Facilities Council |
| http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/ | STEM Careers Website |
| http://www.bp.com | BP web site |
| http://www.shell.com | Shell jobs and careers pages |
| http://www.ibms.org | The Institute of Biomedical Science |
| http://www.futuremorph.org/ | Ideas about future careers in maths or science |
| Stem Specific Websites (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) | |
| http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/ | STEM Careers Website |