Careers Advice is given to students through Super Learning Day activities and one to one with the school’s Careers Advisor. Pupils are given the opportunity to develop their Employability Skills and are able to gain better knowledge of the wider world of Careers.
Pupils also complete a career plan and are then given assistance on how to complete their application forms for college or Training Providers.
Pupils are taught how to plan and prepare for an interview and the Careers Advisor is available to support them when possible. Assistance is also given in the drawing up of a professional quality CV.
Pupils are given access to employers through the local Business Hive network where local employer visits take place. Outside agencies such as Colleges, Training Providers are welcome to do career presentations at The School, during assemblies throughout the school year.
The School works closely with the Lancashire Careers Hub, to ensure the school is meeting the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
Once pupils leave Eden School at the end of year 11 they can make appointments to see the Careers Advisor for further assistance with their CV’s or college applications. Students are able to contact the school Careers Advisor via email if they need any further assistance.
Eden School CEIAG programme will help pupils to:
- Understand themselves, their interests, likes and dislikes, what they are good at and how this affects the choices they make
- Find out about different courses, what qualifications they might need and what opportunities there might be
- Develop the skills they may need for working life
- Make realistic, but ambitious, choices about courses and jobs
- Develop a plan of action for the future
- Understand the different routes after Year 11 including training, further and higher education and jobs
- Be able to make effective applications for jobs, training and further and higher education
- Develop interview skills
- Improve confidence
Careers Team
Learners at Eden School have access to impartial Information, Advice and Guidance, from a dedicated member of staff who works closely with pupils on a day to day basis and who has the support of the Senior Leadership Team whose role is to help guide your child to their chosen destination.
The School’s Designated Career Lead is Mrs Emma Frith, who can be contacted either via phone or email.
If you are an employer or post 16 provider wishing to visit school, you can contact Mrs Frith on the email below.
Mrs Emma Frith
Eden School
Heys Lane
Blackburn
BB2 4NW
emma.frith@edenschool.org.uk
Mrs Frith can be contacted on the above email or via the school office on 01254 790241.
The Careers Provision overseen by Jen Ashworth/Headteacher).
Independent Level 6 Careers Guidance is delivered by New Directions Advisor Janet Hope
The Schools Career’s Governor is Gemma Stuttard, whose role is support and advice of the impact of the Careers Programme.
Eden School Careers Lead is supported by Inspira Enterprise Coordinator; Abigail Hough.
If you wish to contact the Careers Team. Please email emma.frith@edenschool.org.uk
