Careers Programme

We offer a modern CEIAG programme at The Henry Box School that is benchmarked against best practice.  The programme is designed to enable students to explore careers, personal development, enrichment activities and career learning.  The programme is mapped against both national and international frameworks to ensure effective tracking of impact.

The Careers Team  plan a range of activities for students in Years 7 to 13 across the academic year.

Year

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

7

Year group assemblies.

Personal development day session 22nd February.

National Careers Week Activities (11th – 15th March).

 

Introduction with Careers Adviser.

Year group assemblies.

One to one careers guidance interviews available on request. 

8

Year group assemblies.

Personal development day session 22nd February.

Introduction with Careers Adviser.

National Careers Week Activities (11th – 15th March). 

Year group assemblies.

One to one interviews available on request.

Higher education session and visit.

9

One to one careers guidance sessions available on request/referral.

Personal development day session 22nd February.

Meetings with careers adviser KS4 options event.

Overview of post 16 options for students and parents, to include: A levels, Applied General Qualifications (e.g., BTECs), technical/vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, traineeships and supported internships Event for University Technical Colleges.

Year group assemblies.

Targeted college visits.

Targeted one to one careers guidance interviews for students with EHCP.  

10

Overview of post 16 options to include: A levels, Applied General Qualifications (e.g., BTECs), technical/vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, traineeships and supported internships.

Personal Development Day session - 22nd February.

Technical/vocational tasters at local college/s, training providers assemblies.

Higher Education sessions.

One to one careers guidance interviews available on request.

Year group assemblies.

Carers Guidance meetings with Careers Adviser.

Work experience. 

11

Attendance at Post 16 provider open evenings: opportunities to visit local Further Education and sixth form colleges, other school UTCs, Studio schools and other training providers regarding A level, Applied General, technical and vocational and apprenticeships. 

One to one meeting with careers adviser.

Post 16 applications support sessions.

Post-16 interviews with careers adviser.

Attendance at Post 16 provider open evenings: opportunities to visit local Further Education and sixth form colleges, other school UTCs, Studio schools and other training providers regarding A level, Applied General, technical and vocational and apprenticeships.

Mock Interview Sessions.

Personal development Day sessions 22nd February.

Confirmation of post 16 education destinations for all students.

Application support for Apprenticeships.

12

Post-18 assembly – higher and degree apprenticeships to be included.

Careers Guidance Interviews available on request.

Personal development day 16th Nov.

Small group sessions: future education, training and employment options.

One to one careers guidance available on request.

University Visits.

Careers Guidance Interviews on request.

Work experience.

Alternatives to Higher Education session.

13

Careers Guidance Interviews available on request.

Higher Education and Post 18 options session.

Support with UCAS applications where appropriate.

Post 18 careers guidance interviews on request.

Support with UCAS applications.

Personal Development Day 22nd February.  

Confirmation of post 18 education destinations for all students.

Application support for Apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, and employment opportunities. 

The programme is reviewed annually.

Careers Programme Review Date: December 2022

The school has a Careers' Adviser who is available from Wedensday to Friday each week in school. Students, parents, teachers, and employers are invited to get in touch with the careers' team should they require any support or have any queries.  

Careers' Leader: Nicki Burdett Smith, email: nburnettsmith@henrybox.oxon.sch.uk

Careers' Adviser: Judy Brimson, email: careers@henrybox.oxon.sch.uk

 

Ofsted Report November 2017; Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare

“Pupils, from Year 7 onwards, are taught with enthusiasm about careers. Year 7 pupils are keen to participate in the personal development days that introduce employability skills, and in Year 8 pupils are encouraged to start thinking about what drives and inspires them. Pupils in Year 11 attend valuable sessions about different areas of work as well as having conversations with staff and a specialist adviser before choosing their post-16 options.”