Wessex Learning Trust
Student Life Careers Guidance
Careers education at Nailsea School is delivered in a number of ways and the information below will give you an insight into the careers support available in school.
Please visit our policies page HERE
Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines that define the best careers provision in schools and colleges.
Nailsea School uses Compass Audit each term to measure progress against the Gatsby benchmarks.
Our latest audit results are below:
Destinations Data
Visit our ABSolute Curriculum page to learn about how careers are integrated through this programme. HERE
Getting great grades is important, but you also need to think about your skills and experiences. Do you participate in clubs or extra curricular activities? Have you represented school? Have you considered voluntary work or a part time job? Do you take on additional responsibilities? What skills and experiences do you have and how can you demonstrate them? Skills and experiences gained now will add to the quality of your CV and future course and job applications.
Unifrog launch, a presentation to students – View Here
Our Year 10 & Year 12 Work Experience Week is a great opportunity for students to practice employment skills they will need in their future working lives and to investigate careers they may be interested in. Students participate in real work activities and keep a log of the tasks they do and the skills they use.
When you are choosing your options, take a moment to consider the following:
You should avoid:
Speak to as many people as you can. Your teachers, your parents/carers, family friends and your careers department are all great resources to help you.
It is important to talk to your child about their career plans and encourage them to explore their options.
Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) can be found on the school website, in the school newsletter, on noticeboards around school, on displays in classrooms and outside the careers office. The careers programme shows how careers education is delivered through links in subject lessons, ABSolute Days, presentations and workshops from speakers and employer visitors, tutor group activities, trips, school events and 1-2-1 careers guidance interviews.
Unifrog launch, a presentation to parents – Download Here
Our Year 10 Work Experience Week is a great opportunity for students to practice employment skills they will need in their future working lives and to investigate careers they may be interested in. Students participate in real work activities and keep a log of the tasks they do and the skills they use.
A Parent Guide to using Unifrog Placements – DOWNLOAD HERE
Placement Tool Letter for Parents – DOWNLOAD HERE
Policy statement – Our policy statement for provider access