At The Hinckley School we are passionate about supporting students through the process of deciding upon the direction they take after finishing school. In order to achieve this, our students take part in a wide variety of careers activities to excite, educate and inspire during their time with us.
Providing unwavering expert careers guidance throughout a five to seven year journey
Click on the images and links below to see our full careers programme, your careers journey at The Hinckley School and to explore additional research opportunities.
Explore Careers and Destinations
Build Your Strengths and Skills
If you require any Careers support, please speak to our Careers Advisor - Mrs Thompson hthompson@thehinckleyschool.co.uk or our Careers SLT Lead Ms Pathan apathan@thehinckleyschool.co.uk
KS3 Career Journey...
Year Group
Topic
Students will learn...
7
Developing skills and aspirations
How to develop student leadership skills
7
Community and careers
How to work collaboratively and communicate confidently
How to set goals
How to plan to achieve targets
What career opportunities are available
8
Discrimination
About equality of opportunity in life and work and
challenging stereotypes in the work place
8
What shall I be?
What different career paths there are
What sort of qualifications do you need to access different careers
9
Choices and pathways
About different career pathways in relation to GCSEs and further qualifications
Setting targets and planning how to reach them
9
Employment rights and responsibilities
About young peoples’ employment rights and responsibilities
Employability skills
How to act upon and give constructive feedback
9
Setting goals and for success
How to recognise strengths and areas of development as you begin your GCSEs
How to confidently ask for support when you need it
Set targets for success
KS4 Careers Journey...
Year Group
Topic
Students will learn...
10
Preparation for work experience
How to prepare for the world of work
10
Global world of work
About the range of employment opportunities there are
About the need to challenge stereotypes about particular pathways
About the information and guidance available for next steps
About local, national and global opportunities for work
About employment sectors and types and changing patterns of employment
10
My CV
How to recognise strengths and areas of development
How to effectively communicate your successes
11
Further education and work
How to use feedback constructively when planning for the future
How to achieve targets
Effective revision techniques and strategies
About options post 16 and pathways
About application processes
How to manage on line presence and maximize employability
How to manage work/life balance
11
Professional conduct in the workplace
How to develop moral values and self-efficacy, including motivation, perseverance and resilience
How to present yourself positively and maintain a healthy self- concept
How to be assertive
KS5 Careers Journey...
Year Group
Topic
Students will learn...
12
Making informed decisions about your future
What next? The main routes after Y13
Application skills – CVs, applications and interviews
Work experience – tasters, visits, shadowing
Futures Fair alongside Y12 Parents’ Evening – Universities and Apprenticeship providers
UCAS Fair trip for Y12
‘Assessing your skills’ self-review and targets with tutors
13
Making next step plans
Choosing your course
Writing a personal statement
Writing an effective CV
Student loans
Sourcing additional finance
Making final UCAS choices
Supporting ongoing applications and decisions
Positive relationships – in and out of the workplace