Careers and higher education

Students have a planned programme of careers education, information and guidance, which ensures that they have opportunities to recognise their own strengths and values and take responsibility for developing employability skills.

Students are entitled to:

access to on-site impartial careers advice
careers interviews
opportunities to have conversations with employers and working people
inspirational talks by motivational speakers, employers, colleges and universities
guidance in producing a CV, cover letter, personal statement and UCAS applications
opportunities to visit careers fairs, colleges and universities
Unifrog accounts

Researching Higher Education institutions

It is important for students to research Higher Educations institutions such as universities and degree apprenticeships so that they can make an informed decision about their future. We are working closely with the University of Sheffield and HEPP (‘the Higher Education Progression Partnership’ of Sheffield University and Sheffield Hallam) and they have a range of helpful resources, films, campus tours booklets on student finance/loans and blogs to help your child think about higher education.

Please go to their website for these resources. You will need to register first (free) and then go to the ‘students/parents’ tab for resources and advice. Please also visit the HeppHUB pages. This website contains generic information on universities and degree apprenticeships and is applicable to all universities.

Useful links

Pure Potential – a fantastic resource for work experience, programmes, insight days and taster sessions for students from leading institutions and organisations.

Career companion

National Careers Service

Labour market information video

Labour market information

Apprenticeships Explained – YouTube video

All About School Leavers

Job Explorer Database

National Citizen Service