Careers
Overview
We have an established careers programme and we are working towards achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks; this is the standard by which schools measure their Careers Education Information Advice & Guidance (CEIAG).
Our students have access to careers guidance in a variety of ways:
- Dedicated time during PSHE lessons covering GCSE and BTEC options and local labour market information.
- In Year 10 and Year 12, students complete a one-week work experience.
- 1:1 Careers Guidance with a qualified independent Careers Advisor.
- In Year 11, there is dedicated time in PSHE for students to write their CV and personal statements and learn more about LMI (Labour Market Information).
- Progression interviews.
- Students can also ask for support with Post 16 applications and interviews.
- In addition, there are many other careers inputs through assemblies and events such as Employability and Enterprise Days, Year 9 Options Evening, post-16 and post-18 Progression Evenings, a Top University and a Top Apprenticeship Event and Sixth Form Open Evening.
- All Year 12 students attend a Higher Education Fair at Bournemouth University in the Spring Term to learn more about this option whilst exploring their post-18 choices.
- We have a unique Alumni Event, which allows Year 11 and Sixth Form students to meet some of our very best past students, gaining advice and work experience opportunities.
- Sixth Form students also have their own dedicated post-18 advisor who is employed to assist with plans after A-Levels, applications to university, internships and top apprenticeships.
Our Careers Team:
- Kyle Evans - Director of Sixth Form
- Gemma Hinchliffe - Careers Lead
- Lorena Miles - UCAS Administrator
Our careers team can be contacted via office@twynhamschool.com or by ringing 01202 486237 during school hours.
To request a careers appointment, students should contact Careers via their tutor or PSHE teacher, or by emailing her directly using their school email. Parents can also request an appointment on behalf of their child using the details above.
