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We have an ambitious careers programme that creates excellence, raises aspirations and promotes social mobility.

At the Ravensbourne School our values are Ambition, Integrity and Excellence – we want to help unlock every student’s potential to ensure they have successful futures. Fundamental to this is our Careers Programme. We are committed to providing students with a comprehensive careers programme across the whole school so that each student can be educated in career and education pathways.

We aim to uphold an ambitious careers programme that creates excellence, raises aspirations and promotes social mobility. Students are well I formed about FE/HE/ apprenticeships routes and experience meaningful work / employment encounters to be workplace ready. We are passionate that students have personalised opportunities to support in guiding them in making well informed decisions at each transition phase in order to achieve excellence in the future.

 

Careers Team

Miss G Fogg – Head of Careers - gfogg@trs.e21c.co.uk 

Mrs E Campbell– SLT member lead for Careers - ecampbell@trs.e21c.co.uk 

Mrs L Hobbs– Careers Advisor - lhobbs@trs.e21c.co.uk

Key stage 5

 

University

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Apprenticeships

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employment

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The National Career Service

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance across England to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.

Their website has career tools to help you make decisions about careers, learning and work. You can save your results from these tools in an account. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. You’ll need to be aged 13 or over to open an account.

They have got over 800 job profiles describing what each job entails, including:

  • what the entry requirements are
  • what you’ll do
  • what the working hours are
  • how much you’ll usually get paid​​​​​​​

You can use the A-Z job profile list or use the search bar if you’ve got a job profile in mind. You can also browse the jobs in different industry areas or ‘job families’ to get some career ideas.

Skills Health Check

Try their Skills health check to assess your strengths and personality type and get ideas about what kind of jobs could suit you. You’ll work through a set of assessments to help you to work out what you’re good at, what you like doing and how you like working. You can take one assessment at a time or spend a few hours completing it in full. You’ll get a report summarising your results which includes suggestions on job families that might suit you. 

Find a course

Use Find a course for information on a range of courses offered by learning providers contracted with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). These include colleges, training providers and local education authorities.

Learning opportunities include:

  • adult further education
  • apprenticeships
  • adult community learning
  • undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
  • courses aimed at 16 to 19 year old 

Career guides

Career Guides For Young Adults - Youth Employment UK

Gap year

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Key Stage 4

In Key Stage 4 you are just starting out on your secondary school journey.  Here we have some information about the resources available to help you. By the end of KS3 you will need to make your choices for GCSE/Level 2 qualifications.  

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Here are some useful links to explore careers and your future opportunities​​​​​​​:

  • Start - careers.startprofile.com - Explore the world of work. Make your study choices. Write your CV and prepare for interview. Apply for apprenticeships, courses and work experience​​​​​​​e
  • I Could - https://icould.com/ - Get ideas for your future with free career videos, job information, plus advice on career options and the world of work. 
  • Barclays Life Skills - https://barclayslifeskills.com/ - You can register on the Barclays Life Skills website for support in developing skills for the workplace. 
  • BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers - Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we’re here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.
  • 8billionideas - https://www.8billionideas.com/ - 8billionideas is a subscription platform for children aged 10-14, with people and experiences at its heart. Children who use 8billionideas will find out what their passions are and how they can use them in their journeys.
  • First Careers - https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/ - You can get behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most interesting jobs and find what’s right for you. Search through over 150 job profiles and discover career opportunities, inspiration and advice. First Careers offers guidance to primary and secondary school students in making decisions about future careers and professions. 

Key Stage 3

In Key Stage 3 you are just starting out on your secondary school journey.  Here we give you some information about the resources available to help you. By the end of KS3 you will need to make your choices for GCSE/Level 2 qualifications.   

Click to visit these external resources:

Here are some useful links to explore careers and your future opportunities​​​​​​​:

  • Start - careers.startprofile.com - Explore the world of work. Make your study choices. Write your CV and prepare for interview. Apply for apprenticeships, courses and work experience​​​​​​​e
  • I Could - https://icould.com/ - Get ideas for your future with free career videos, job information, plus advice on career options and the world of work. 
  • Barclays Life Skills - https://barclayslifeskills.com/ - You can register on the Barclays Life Skills website for support in developing skills for the workplace. 
  • BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers - Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we’re here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.
  • 8billionideas - https://www.8billionideas.com/ - 8billionideas is a subscription platform for children aged 10-14, with people and experiences at its heart. Children who use 8billionideas will find out what their passions are and how they can use them in their journeys.
  • First Careers - https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/ - You can get behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most interesting jobs and find what’s right for you. Search through over 150 job profiles and discover career opportunities, inspiration and advice. First Careers offers guidance to primary and secondary school students in making decisions about future careers and professions. 

 TRS Careers Advice and Guidance

TRS Careers Advice and Guidance

As students move into Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, our careers provision becomes increasingly personalised. All students receive impartial, independent guidance from our qualified Careers Advisor to ensure their next steps align with their individual aspirations, strengths, and future goals. Our aim is to support students in making informed decisions about their post‑16 and post‑18 pathways.

 

Our Careers Advisor

We have a dedicated full time Careers Advisor permanently onsite.

  • Miss Hobbs Career Guidance and Development Advisor
  • Qualifications OCR Level 6 Career Guidance and Development Advisor

How can students access personal guidance?

  • Automatic Appointments:
    All students in Year 11 and Year 13 are automatically allocated a one‑to‑one guidance meeting to discuss their future options. Follow‑up appointments will be offered where appropriate. These meetings take place in our Careers Hub.
  • Staff Referrals:
    Staff can request a careers guidance meeting for any student in Years 7–13 if they feel this would be beneficial.
  • Drop‑In Sessions:
    The Careers Hub is open for student drop‑ins every Thursday and Friday. All students are welcome to access advice, ask questions, or book a one‑to‑one appointment.

How Parents & Carers Can Access Support?

Parents and carers can request a careers guidance meeting for their child using the form below:

Careers Guidance Meeting Request  – Fill out form

This will then be followed up with a member of the careers team.

What Careers Meetings Include?

A guidance appointment provides individuals with the opportunity to discuss their interests, aspirations, strengths, and areas for development while exploring a range of pathways such as college, sixth form, apprenticeships, university, gap years, or work‑based learning. Together, we develop a clear action plan outlining next steps, and individuals can also receive practical support with applications, CV writing, and interview skills to help them prepare effectively and move forward with confidence.

 

How can you support your child with Careers Guidance meetings?

 

  • Talking through the action plan
    Encourage your child to share what was discussed during their meeting. Look together at their action plan to understand their interests, goals, and recommended next steps.
  • Encouraging exploration
    Help them research the different pathways they are considering—such as college courses, sixth forms, apprenticeships, university options, or work‑based learning. Visiting open evenings, careers fairs, or workplace events together can also be very helpful.
  • Supporting with practical tasks
    Offer help with completing applications, preparing a CV, or practicing interview techniques. Even simple encouragement—like setting aside quiet time to work on applications—can make a big difference.
  • Helping them stay organised
    Work together to note key dates and deadlines for applications, open events, assessments, or interviews. Breaking tasks into small steps often helps students to feel more in control.
  • Encouraging independence and confidence
    While support is important, allow your child to take ownership of decisions and actions. This builds confidence and helps them develop the skills they’ll need for future education and employment.

 

Safeguarding and Confidentiality Information

Guidance meetings are confidential, although normal safeguarding procedures always apply. Where helpful, a summary report or action plan from the meeting may also be shared with parents or carers if authorised by the individual.

 

Feedback and Evaluation

We are committed to continually improving our careers guidance provision. Parents and carers are welcome to share feedback at any time, and we encourage suggestions for improvement by contacting the Career Guidance and Development Advisor using the link below.

Parent and Guardian Career Guidance Feedback- 2025/2026  – Fill out form

 

Careers Policy

 

careers education information advice and guidance policy 2025 2026 march 002 .pdf

 

 


School Careers Programme 2024-2

 

Information for Parents and Carers

The following links provide advice and guidance to support decision making on learning, training and the world of work.  

 

CareerMag

This is a really helpful e-magazine that connects parents and carers with up-to-date labour market information, to help inform the discussions you have with your children at home. The latest issue provides you with questions to help your child think about their next steps, the importance of Work Experience, information on ‘in-demand’ jobs, as well as information about apprenticeships, university and T Levels.

You can subscribe to this magazine for free using the following link:

https://careermap.co.uk/careermag-parents-carers-guardians/

Career Pilot

An interactive website that educates young people on the jobs and careers in the labour market. Children can research different jobs and careers in the labour market. They can then learn about the annual salary, working hours, the growth rate of that employment as well as the different routes into that job.

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors

‘The Parent Perspective’ Podcast

‘The Parent Perspective’ Podcast is an exciting podcast series for parents and carers, helping them to support their children with careers advice and guidance. The podcast explores which careers are available today, showcases experiences of interesting and diverse role models and provides real-time insights into how the world of work is changing. 

Apprenticehips.gov Parents and Carers’ Pack

Monthly parent packs tailored for parents and carers to help them support young people in making informed career choices. The April edition includes highlights from national apprenticeship week 2023, gives insight into what life is like as an apprentice and shares guidance on career starter apprenticeships.

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/resources-for-parents#

 

Success at School Parent guides

Parent guides to University, Apprenticeships and STEM are now available "designed to help parents support their children in making informed decisions about their future and developing skills to help them succeed."

Guides include ‘The future of work 2020-2030: Where are the job opportunities for young people?’, ‘How to apply for UCAS and key dates’, ‘Supporting your child through their GCSEs’.

https://successatschool.org/advice/parents