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Meadowhead School

Meadowhead SchoolAcademy Trust

Prepared for the Future

We want our students to be able to make the most of the opportunities available and make decisions about their future based on the best possible information and experiences.

Core Activities

Year Seven

Money and Careers

(Ethics)

Careers in Science (Event)

World of Work Week (Event)

Benefits of Higher Education

(Form Time)

 

Year Eight

Introduction to Business Finance (ICT and Computing)

World of Work Week (Event)

Higher Education Choices

(Form Time)

 

Year Nine

Work, Finance and Options

(Ethics)

Options Guidance

(Form  Time)

Compound Interest

(Maths)

World of Work Week (Event)

 

Year Ten and Eleven

 

 

 

 

Y10 Workplace Experience (Event)

Careers Meeting

(Event)

Y10 Post-16 Taster Day

(Event)

World of Work Week (Event)

Understanding Post-16 Options

(Form Time)

Y10 Mock Interviews

(Event)

Developing a CV

(Ethics)

Successful Applications

(Ethics)

 

How else does the school help students prepare for the future?

Students share their career aspiration during the annual World of Work Week. This helps the careers team provide a personalised programme for each student. Students are also able to access:

  • Guest talks and workplace visits from a range of employers
  • University programmes with HEPPSY+, University of Cambridge, and both Sheffield Universities
  • One-to-one careers meetings and drop in sessions with an adviser
  • Applying to Colleges & Apprenticeships event and support sessions
  • An online careers platform