Page 9 - Careers & Higher Education Guidance

Early Guidance is Key
In the the the Lower Years pupils are helped to investigate the the the world of work with the the the Head of Careers their tutors and through the the Life Skills programme using information provided by the the “MyFutureChoice” website and the the Department (e g the “MyCareerChoices” questionnaire) All pupils pupils in in in the the Hundred (Year 11) and all new pupils pupils entering the the school in in in the the Lower Sixth (Year 12) take the the on-line careers profile assessment These assessments are followed by an in-depth interview with a a a a a qualified independent careers advisor and the resulting Careers Guidance Report provides a a a a a a a clear picture of a a a a a pupil’s strengths aptitudes and interests This means pupils are in in an an informed position and equipped to make sensible decisions about A level and IB subject choices 9