Our Careers programme

Careers Education at Weydon School

At Weydon School, we are committed to providing a high-quality careers education programme that prepares every student for their future. Our careers provision is fully aligned with the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and the six learning areas of the Careers Development Framework ensuring students receive structured, impartial, and meaningful guidance throughout their school journey.

Our programme supports students to:

• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions
• Understand the full range of pathways, including academic and technical routes
• Receive unbiased and personalised guidance

Careers education is delivered through a combination of curriculum learning, dedicated careers sessions, employer engagement, and individual guidance.

Key features include:

• A stable and structured careers programme delivered through PSHE, tutor time, and curriculum subjects
• Explicit links between subject content and career pathways
• Access to up-to-date labour market information (LMI) to inform decision-making
• A planned programme of employer encounters and workplace experiences
• Opportunities to engage with further education, higher education, and apprenticeship providers
• Personal guidance interviews with a qualified and impartial careers adviser

Careers Policy

Careers Curriculum