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Aspirations for all – The power of purpose
At Pewsey Vale school we prioritise knowing our students as individuals and this involves understanding their dreams and ambitions. Through the use of the Compass for Life programme students in all year groups are encouraged to identify their big dreams, goals and ambitions. They are given opportunities to explore options for their futures with the aim to raise aspirations for all.
We use the compass as a model for helping the students to develop the ethos and characteristics they will need, to plan their journey strategically and also helping them to develop physical and mental resilience strategies so they have the confidence to take action. This enables us to provide personalised guidance to help students achieve their full potential.
Throughout the year in addition to PSHRE lessons covering these themes, students will undertake year group-specific, drop down days.
Year 11 students will also all have one to one guidance interviews to help them in decision making for the next steps.
Access to information:
Pupils are provided with learning journeys that clearly set out the topics that will be covered in any given term and the main learning objectives. This ensures that they have a clear view of where their learning fits into a series of lessons.
In addition, any relevant information about up-coming careers activities is shared with students through tutors. For example, the ability to access virtual work experience, online speakers, virtual apprenticeships and open events.
Parents and guardians are able to access information on the careers and futures webpages, on the school website, all up to date information is posted here. We also offer a Future’s Evening event; all students in years 9-11, and their parents/guardians, are invited to attend. Represented at this event are all post 16 providers in the local area.
Information is also shared via our social media channels and school newsletters (Brightside).
Employers are invited to engage with the school and can access all information on the school website (the provider statement is found on the careers page). We also engage with the local Careers Hub and use our Enterprise Coordinator to share up coming opportunities with employers through the network.
Impact of the careers programme is monitored and measured in a variety of ways:
• Where elements are taught within PSHRE lessons forms of assessment will be used to ensure that all pupils are making progress in their understanding.
• Every year students are asked to reflect on their super north star (big dreams, goals and ambitions) and these are recorded.
• Activities that students take part in are recorded on a spreadsheet – this charts the opportunities they have had to enrichment across the year.
• Stand alone activities such as visits or guest speakers will be evaluated post event. This allows informed choices to be made for future events.
• 1:1 interviews have notes recorded and these are attached to student records. Students are provided with a paper copy of any notes from the session.
• Destinations for year 11 students are tracked and recorded throughout the year. Early data captures allow support to be put in place for those students most at risk of becoming NEET.
The team:
Useful Links
Western Outreach Network (WON)
How to become – careers information
Local Labour Market Information Report
Swindon and Wiltshire higher futures
Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Audit Data & Analytics Degree Apprenticeship
Business Services Apprenticeship
Consulting Managed Services Apprenticeship
Consulting KPMG360 Apprenticeship
Tips and guidance to help prepare you for successfully starting your career
Future Learn, University and Your Future: Career Planning and Making the Most of Your Degree
Updates & Latest News
Swindon College Newsletter - Issue 13
Swindon College Newsletter - Issue 14
Swindon College Newsletter - Issue 17
Swindon College Newsletter - Issue 20
Renew Programme - Swindon College
Work Wiltshire - Schools Newsletter
NHS Newsletter - Early Careers - Terms 4
NHS Newsletter - Early Careers - Term 5
Upcoming Virtual Career Events / Open Days
Deloitte apprenticeships parents' insight webinar!
Google apprenticeships parents' insight webinar
Swindon College Apprenticeship Fair
UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair
Apprenticeships – A Path to Success with SSE.
Springpod work experience programmes
Springpod - Subject spotlights
Springpod - Health & Social Care opportunities
Knorr Bermse Rail Systems - Apprenticeship Open Days
More upcoming events can be found here
Local Employers, Can you help?
Pewsey Vale Virtual employer talks
Testing and profiling Links:
(useful for job and apprenticeship applications that require a psychometric test as part of the interview process)
https://www.practicereasoningtests.com/psychometric-tests/
https://practicereasoningtests.com/practice-aptitude-tests
Tips and guidance to help School leavers prepare for future employment:
Advice and guidance about CV writing, Interviews and what to expect etc.
Helping your child begin their career journey
Resume Lab, How to write a CV, How to write a cover letter, Top skills, CV Templates
ZETY Resources:
Zety is a career site fuelled by 40 million readers a year. Their style guides are recommended by over 150 universities, including the University of Kent and the University of Aberdeen, Below are some useful resources about writing a CV for an internship and CV style guides that make the best first impression.
How to pen a compelling internship cover letter
Information from the Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub:
Work Experience Opportunity:
Springpod work experience programmes
Provider access policy statement:
Application for Provider Access
The careers policy has been reviewed Feb 2022.
Website content has been reviewed Feb 2022. This content will be regularly reviewed and updated.
Wilcot Road,
Pewsey,
Wiltshire,
SN9 5EW
T 01672 565000
E admin@pewsey-vale.wilts.sch.uk
