Year 8 pupils have been exploring opportunities and widening their horizons by taking part in an exciting careers carousel event. This was designed to broaden their understanding of the world of work and spark curiosity about future possibilities. In small groups, pupils rotated between a variety of employer stations, including representatives from the police, Specsavers, and local construction companies.

We’re proud of how engaged and respectful our pupils were throughout the event. Experiences like this are key to building confidence, raising aspirations, and helping young people make informed choices as they start thinking about their next steps.

Pupils in Nursery spent a morning learning about jobs. They spoke to some parents about what their jobs were and what they enjoyed about them. They finished the morning off by thinking about what jobs they might like to do when they grow up. This activity helped our youngest pupils to begin developing an understanding of the purpose of work in life for themselves and society as a whole. 

Year 10 completed a week of work experience in June. The whole year group took part whether that was by securing an external placement or an internal placement in the school. All pupils found this a very rewarding experience which helped them to develop resilience and the ability to be adaptable in response to challenges, choices and responsibilities of work and life. 

Year 7 pupils embarked on an exciting advertising project in their English lessons, exploring how advertisers use persuasive techniques to influence consumers. Working collaboratively, the pupils created their own radio adverts, learning to craft compelling messages designed to convince listeners to buy products.

In a particularly memorable moment, the girls in the picture successfully persuaded their teacher to consider purchasing a chocolate teapot—an amusing yet effective demonstration of their persuasive skills! This hands-on project not only deepened pupils’ understanding of language and communication but also encouraged creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. It also supported the curriculum’s focus on the four purposes, particularly preparing pupils to be ambitious, capable learners and enterprising, creative contributors.

Moreover, the advertising project offers valuable insights into careers in marketing, media, and communications, linking classroom learning with the world of work. Pupils gained practical experience in skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and audience awareness, which are essential for future career success.

We look forward to seeing how our pupils continue to develop these important skills through engaging and meaningful learning experiences.