Dear Parents/Carers,

At Richard Challoner School, we are committed to providing our students with high-quality, impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) to ensure they have the best resources available to plan for their futures.

Careers support is integrated throughout the school year via curriculum lessons, dedicated events, our careers library, and tailored support from our Careers Lead and CEIAG Advisor, Mrs Stansbridge. As Year 11 is a crucial decision-making year, individual post-16 guidance forms a major priority.

What to Expect for Year 11

• 1-to-1 Guidance Appointments: Priority appointments begin in the Autumn Term to review post-16 pathways. Slot allocations are published on Showbie; students are responsible for checking their assigned times. A pre-appointment preparation form will be completed by students beforehand.

• Mock Exam Follow-ups: Follow-up review sessions will take place following mock exam results leading into the Spring Term.

• Tutorial Careers Unit: Starts late September, covering all post-16 routes, including A-Levels, T-Levels, College courses, and Apprenticeships.

• Key Events: Sixth Form Assemblies, Sixth Form Open Evening, and external presentations from Apprenticeship Ambassadors and College representatives.

• Xello Platform: Accessible via iPads for career profiling and post-16 pathway tracking. Parent access updates will follow later this year.

• Year 11 drop in sessions to the careers offices on Mondays after school 3.30-4.15pm

How You Can Get Involved

Introducing future planning early helps students explore their strengths and make informed decisions. In addition to pastoral time and drop-in access to the Careers Office, we regularly host guest speakers and industry professionals to inspire students and connect learning to the working world.

If you can support these activities by giving a talk, representing your company/industry, or sharing your career story, please complete our brief Parent Support Google Form. Click Here

Next Steps & Contact Information

Please take this opportunity to discuss future aspirations with your son at home. For regular updates on events and parent resources, visit our School Careers Page Click Here 

If you have questions or would like to speak to the Careers Department, please contact us at careersiag@richarchalloner.com. I will write to you again with a further update later in the academic year.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs L Stansbridge

CEIAG Lead (Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance) Yours sincerely,