Careers & Work Experience
The career decisions that young people make at school will affect not just their higher education, training or employment, but also their personal lives, finances and health outcomes. The Petchey Academy provides a programme of high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), as well as a range of careers-related experiences, to ensure that these decisions are fully informed, and that all students are able to identify and develop their key employability skills to succeed in whichever career is right for them; be this through University, or an apprenticeship pathway.
Work Experience is an essential part of the curriculum for Year 10 and Sixth Form students to help them to get a better understanding of working life and prepare them for the world of work.
If you have any questions about careers or work experience you can speak to either:
Designated Careers Leader: Mr Tom Janvrin
Online Careers Guides - linking academic subjects with potential future pathways
Click here to download guides to careers by subject
Helping your child with their career journey - a guide for parents & carers
Careers Provision by Year Group
| Year | Careers provision | Visits |
|---|---|---|
| 7 |
Weekly seminar with careers-related content Into University workshops |
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| 8 |
Weekly seminar with careers-related content IntoUniversity workshops 1:1 Support on GCSE options |
Bloomberg visit |
| 9 |
Weekly seminar with careers-related content IntoUniversity workshops |
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| 10 |
Weekly seminar with careers-related content IntoUniversity workshops 1:1 Support to prepare for WEXP Lawyers for Schools programme |
2 Weeks’ WEXP (Feb) HSBC and Inspire work experience day |
| 11 |
Weekly seminar with careers-related content IntoUniversity workshops Weekly apprenticeship, university events and internship updates with optional follow-up appointments 1:1 Support: college applications, subject choices |
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| 12 |
IntoUniversity workshops Weekly apprenticeship, university events and internship updates with optional follow-up appointments Career Ready programme Internships, workplace visits, mentoring, employability masterclasses 1:1 support: university choices, CV support |
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| 13 |
IntoUniversity workshops Placements for BTEC students 1:1 support: personal statements, CV support |
View Careers Guidance Calendar By Year Group
Partnerships
Through our wide range of partnerships with external organisations, businesses and employers, we are able to ensure that all students are able to benefit from exposure to the world of work and many different career pathways. The academy is very proud of our long standing relationship with Bloomberg, and the Career Ready organisation. There are a variety of opportunities for students to engage with Bloomberg during their time at the academy, including visits to their offices in the City of London, visiting speakers throughout the year and a programme of mentors and career readiness for Sixth Form students. Partnerships with parents and carers is also essential for students to achieve their best possible outcome, for more information on any of our Careers provision please contact Thomas Janvrin.
Impartial Advice and Guidance
The academy ensures all students get quality impartial advice and guidance about their future careers. This involves a 1 to 1 or small group meeting with the Careers Advisor, the opportunity to complete an online careers assessment, and preparation for work experience.
