Individual guidance is not time-tabled for all year groups but can be achieved in an informal way when time permits. Year 12 pupil do see the careers advisor while Years 13 & 14 particularly need one-to one help when completing their UCAS/CAO forms and personal statements and this is given during time-tabled classes. The Careers teacher is available in the careers suite most days or by appointment. Yr 10 pupils do have access to careers teacher through time-tabled employability and careers class.

The need for pupils to take responsibility for their own career has never been more important. The job for life is virtually a thing of the past and research tells us that most young people can expect to have at least 5-7 different jobs in their lifetime. We, as careers teachers, should strive to instil in young people a love of learning, be that practical skills or of a more academic nature, and a wish to continue lifelong learning while acquiring transferable skills. All pupils begin in Year 10 and then in subsequent years construct a progression route (PCP) for themselves by looking at strengths and weaknesses, interests and skills already developed or which need to be. Entrepreneurship is also looked at as viable progression route as are the value of developing enterprising skills.