Careers Programme

The South Devon High School Careers programme has been developed in consultation with the South Devon High School Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Heads of Tutorial and Learner Progress having been informed by pupil and employer feedback. The programme aims to fulfil Gatsby Benchmarks and meet Careers Development Institute framework elements including Self-Development, Careers Exploration and Career Management.

Each vocational subject at South Devon High School offers a range of activities including attendance to external events, participation with community projects, visits from industry experts, and work experience opportunities and LMI in the specific sector. These activities are informed by regular sector focus group meetings with industry leaders, research and staff undertaking Continuing Professional Development.

The South Devon High School Career Lead is:

James McCauley, Deputy Head of South Devon High School

01803 540332

[email protected]

Employers

At South Devon High School we really value employer engagement and understand the positive impact employer advice and guidance can have on supporting students being ready for their next steps. We have provided the following links to support and guide employers who want to work in partnership with local schools and colleges:

• Youth Employment – 10 tips for an employer wanting to work with schools
• Association of Colleges – Working together to create a highly-skilled workforce
• Careers and Enterprise Company – Compendium of Case Studies
• Careers and Enterprise Company – State of the Nation 2019
• Department for Education – Careers strategy: making the most of everyone’s skills and talents
• Department for Education – Careers guidance and access for education and training providers
• CDI – Framework for careers, employability and enterprise education
• Youth Employment – Wagstaff Recruitment Employer Case Study
• GOV.UK- Work experience: An Employers Guide

Work Experience

• South Devon High School Work Experience Form

Parents/Carers

At South Devon High School we really value parent engagement, especially when supporting young people to choose their next steps or achieve their career goals. We have provided the following document to offer useful careers guidance to help parents support their children in making career decisions whilst at school.

• Useful Careers Websites and Resources – here you will find information on colleges, post-18 options, apprenticeships, careers and much more.
• South Devon High School Guidance Survey  – if you have attended a careers appointment with your child, please complete a short survey about your experience.

Students

• Useful Careers Websites and Resources – here you will find information on colleges, post-18 options, apprenticeships, careers and much more.

Teachers

• Useful Careers Websites and Resources – here you will find information on colleges, post-18 options, apprenticeships, careers and much more.

For more information contact [email protected] or call 01803 540332

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