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Careers & Employability – Bristol Cathedral Choir School
There has never been a time when Careers guidance has been as important for young people as it is today. The landscape of education, training and employment opportunities that students need to navigate is complex and challenging. Qualifications such as GCSE and A-levels are changing, and opportunities in higher education extend now beyond the UK to other parts of Europe and further afield. Students need help to make choices and manage transitions; they need good quality Careers education, information, advice and guidance.
At Bristol Cathedral Choir School we aim to get students thinking about Careers Education and Employability as soon as they arrive in Year 7. This is achieved via careers activities, enterprise initiatives, employer challenges and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) projects. We also provide information and support at times when students are required to make decisions about their future; in Year 9 when then choose their options, Year 11 when they make Post 16 choices and in Yr 12/13 for Post 18 decisions.
We are continually developing our network of employers with the aim of broadening horizons, raising aspirations and inspiring our students about their future roles within the world of work.
We hope the information/links on this page provides details of how the Bristol Cathedral Choir School intends to offer a fit for purpose Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme in supporting students with the knowledge, inspiration and ability to take ownership of their own career management skills and enable them to succeed in their chosen career paths.
Please do contact Roz Keir, Careers & Employability Lead, if you have any questions or need further support regarding Careers at BCCS.
The BCCS Futures Careers programme is evaluated annually using a number of approaches including: Compass scores (achievement of Gatsby Benchmarks); analysis of stakeholder surveys (including Future Skills Questionnaire); Post 16 and Post 18 destinations; Compass+ (for reviews of activities across the Futures programme that year).
The next review will take place in August 2027.
Alex Fey
Work Experience Coordinator
Tel: 0117 353 5000
Careers Support Information
For Parents
- CASCAID - Parents guide to careers advice
- Parents/Carers Support For Careers Journey - lots of helpful advice for Parents regarding careers
- CWA - Parental Guidance
- Parents Podcast - 8-part podcast series for parents and carers to support with careers advice and guidance
- Studio Schools & UTC's for 14-19
- T-levels an Introduction for Parents
For Staff
For Students - KS3
For Students - KS4
- Pathways at Post 16 - VIDEO
- Pathways at Post 16 - POSTER
- Pathways at Post 16 - CareerPilot
- 6 things you should know before making A-level choices - here
- Career choices - steps to take in Yrs 10/11
- Step Ahead Student Workbook - Ages 15-16
- Studio Schools & UTC's for 14-19
- T-levels
- Search for T-levels
For Students - KS5
BCCS Careers Resources
Useful Careers Websites
Overview document can be found here
https://www.bristolesl.com/bristolpost16/ - Bristol Post 16 Participation website - this website offers contacts and information about all options for students Post 16. It also has a calendar of careers events in Bristol that may be of interest - one to follow!
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk – An excellent website which covers different options at 13/14, 16+ and 18+ as well as giving tips for careers activities you can complete from Yr7 onwards. You can find information about different careers from salaries available to qualifications needed as well as different routes to getting into careers.
https://www.unifrog.org - Offers a one-stop-shop where students can explore their interests, then find and successfully apply for their best next step after school.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk – The national careers service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. It covers a number of key areas including CVs, Skills health check reports, action plans, course searches
https://icould.com – This website provides career inspiration and information for young people by showing what is possible in work and offer different ways to think about careers through free access to over 1000 personal video stories, detailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice.
https://www.careersbox.co.uk - Careersbox is the national careers film library, a free careers resource showing hundreds of real people doing real jobs
https://www.prospects.ac.uk – Want to know what job might suit you based on your skills, interests and motivations – with over 400 different jobs profiles you’ll get results instantly as well as lots of additional information about careers advice.
Talent Talks - talking about options with young employees who work for real businesses and have been in the same position as you
https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/ - This site will give you access to everything you need to know about Apprenticeships as well as current apprenticeship vacancies. Amazing Apprenticeships is the approved communication channel, commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service, to support the Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools project.
https://futurefinder.yourlife.org.uk - Designed for teenagers, Future Finder connects today’s A Level choices with tomorrow’s careers. It shows you which jobs are growing and need you. You can see which A Level choices can earn you the most money. It helps you understand how what you learn in the classroom is relevant to the outside world. Future Finder features 430 different jobs and draws on a variety of labour market data feeds from credible sources such as UCAS, UKCES and the Russell Group.
https://www.startprofile.com - Start is a free and comprehensive digital platform, offering schools and colleges a single starting point to help simplify and improve careers guidance in schools.By following Start’s structured and progressive activities, students can make more informed decisions about future study and career options at the right time and in good time.
https://successatschool.org/ - Success at School is the place for young people to explore careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses and advice.
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/careers - BBC Bitesize Careers - Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, the BBC Bitesize Careers area can explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them
https://www.openstudycollege.com/career-guide - a number of career guides available for different sectors, to help you understand what skills, qualifications and experience is needed for specific roles, and how to get there.
https://www.how2become.com/free-online-interview-training-course/ - FREE online interview training course as well as information about a range of careers and how to complete successful applications