Careers
At RSG, we provide a planned programme of careers education for all students in Years 7-13, to prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of adult and working life. We endeavour to ensure that all students are aware of all routes to higher skills and are able to access information on technical options and apprenticeships (The Department of Education, July 2021: “Baker Clause”: supporting students to understand the full range of education and training options, and the Provider Access Legislation, January 2023)
The 8 Gatsby benchmarks are outlined below:
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each student
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experience of work places
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance
We use the Gatsby benchmarks as a framework of best practice so that we can be sure that we have a careers programme that meets the needs of our students.
The careers education, information, advice and guidance that students receive is intended to help them make the best possible decisions for their future.
Our Careers Lead is Mrs Moon supported by Mrs Johnston. You can contact them by emailing admin@rainhamgirls-tkat.org.
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Year 7: Jacksons and future skills questionnaire
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Year 8: NHS events and enterprise activities
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Year 9 - 13 : World of work sessions; annual careers fair
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Year 10 - 13: 1 -1 careers interviews sessions
Students will receive lots of information about careers and next steps during their time with us but the following websites are also useful.
Further and Higher Education in the UK provides specialised learning beyond school, offering diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Further and higher education providers prepare individuals for successful careers or advanced studies, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society.
The following links are helpful:
Apprenticeships allow you to combine work and study by mixing on-the-job training with classroom learning. You will be employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will hopefully have gained the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your chosen career or progress onto the next apprenticeship level.
The following links are helpful:
T Levels are 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. Launched in September 2020, these courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education.
T Levels offer students practical and knowledge-based learning at a school or college and on-the-job experience through an industry placement of at least 315 hours – approximately 45 days.
The courses are available at selected colleges, schools and other providers across England.
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels
Pupils with SEND will receive support in their choices for education and employment through our careers programme ensuring they are well informed and are able to achieve their aspirations.
The following links may help:
Guide to apprenticeships for people with SEND
BASE offers support to those with disabilities find employment.
United Response provides a range of support services for adults and young people with SEND
Further support and guidance can be given by making contact with our Careers Lead.