Careers
Information for parents and carers
Here at Prior Pursglove College, we understand the importance of giving students accurate and up to date careers information.
Whether students will be going off to university, looking to gain an apprenticeship or find employment when they leave us, our careers programme aims to support them to make an informed decision about their next steps after college.
Our careers programme
Impartial guidance, linked to the Gatsby Benchmarks
The careers programme, which is linked to the Gatsby Careers Guidance Benchmarks, makes sure students have access to accurate and up to date careers guidance that:
- is presented in an impartial manner
- allows students to make informed choices about a range of career options
- encourages students to fulfil their full potential
Who is involved
Who delivers careers guidance
Delivered by our staff
The careers programme is delivered by a range of staff, including:
- careers, employability and higher education co-ordinators
- teaching staff (industry experts)
- qualified and impartial careers advisers
With outside partners
We also work with a wide variety of outside agencies and partners, including:
- higher education institutions
- employers and industry experts
- partner agencies
- other young people’s support services
Our careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme is fully supported by our governors, senior leadership team and on-site careers advisers.
Your role
Supporting your young person
We recognise that parents and carers play an important role in supporting students with their future choices. We provide information to help families understand the different progression routes available, including university, apprenticeships, employment and other post-18 options.
Our careers advisers are available to provide individual guidance and help students make decisions based on their interests, skills, aspirations and future goals.
Dates for families
Events and updates for parents and carers
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| Progression evening: support your student with their next steps | June |
| Student finance talk for parents | February |
| Termly newsletter for parents and carers | October, December, February, April and June |
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