Careers Education and Guidance at Alderley Edge School for Girls is an integral element within our support network. All students access a careers education programme throughout their education in the senior school. We aim to ensure our students have the knowledge, resources and skills required to make informed and smooth transitions between key stages.
Students have face to face careers appointments with our in house Careers Adviser at the key transition points in Years 9 and 11. These appointments are in addition to careers meetings that are available to all students in the senior school.
Alderley Edge School for Girls hosts a biennial Careers Convention welcoming over 70 delegates to meet with students. These events are an informative and potentially life-changing experience for the students, giving them an opportunity to gain information on different routes into wide range of careers. After the event, many of our students gain valuable work experience placements.
Following the great success of our 2022 Careers Convention we are in the process of organising out next event for 2024. This is in addition to our series of virtual and in person careers talks with employers and individuals from an array of industries, taking place throughout the year. The greater use of technology has enabled us to video conference professional contributors from all over the world.
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| Year & Focus | Milestones and Lesson Focus | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 Who am I? | Identifying skills and interests 'Who inspires you?' Recording all activities Inspiring students. 'What is your dream job?' | Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) |
| Year 8 What are my interests? | Roles and careers Careers terminology Stereotyping GCSE choices Logging your competencies | Visit to local businesses Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) |
| Year 9 What is available? | Labour market information Post 14 options Logging and explaining your activities and interests | Careers convention Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) GCSE options |
| Year 10 World of Work | Contacting employers CV writing Cover letter writing Developing skills Securing work experience | Careers convention Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) Work experience |
| Year 11 Post 18 options | Post 16 options A levels University Degree apprenticeships | Careers convention Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) Sixth form open evening A level taster session |
| Year 12 Post 18 applications | UCAS Personal statements Apprenticeships Mock interviews and preparation for assessment days Volunteering Deep dive into chosen subjects | Careers convention Visit from a local employer Work experience Further education trips/visits to universities |
| Year 13 Final steps | Assessments center preparation Mock interviews Accepting offers Personal finance post 18 | Visit from a local employer (face to face or virtually) UCAS Apprenticeships World of work |
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