The core intent and ambition of our Careers programme:
Young people are faced with a complex set of demands when preparing for their future careers. Woldgate School aims to ensure that students are self-confident, skilled and career-ready. This is achieved through a comprehensive programme of carefully planned activities that enable pupils to grow and flourish as themselves as they decide, and embark on, pathways that are right for them beyond their school experience; and for them to be able to manage their careers and sustain employability throughout their lives. Our programme starts in Year 7 through Year 13, and is based on the nationally recognised Gatsby Benchmarks.
The programme follows the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance which are:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
We review all our activity throughout the year on Compass +, with governors, and the local LEP which supports reviews and ensures we are follow all eight of Gatsby benchmarks to the highest standard.
Woldgate School: Labour Market Information (Meeting local needs)
In the heart of the East Riding, we fully embrace our School’s responsibility to ensure our Curriculum is designed with recognition of the Labour Market research conducted by our local LMI source (LMI Humber); that it acknowledges both shortfalls and growth of sectors; and that it strives to best place our pupils, not only to successfully contribute to global economies as citizens of the world, but to contribute to our local community, as citizens of the East Riding.
Key Sector groups:
- Business and Retail
- Creative and Digital Media
- Energy, Engineering and Manufacturing
- Food and Agriculture
- Health and Social Care
Key Sectors
Source for LMI statistics, and information: Shape your Future Humber Region
Why this sector, in our local area?
Business services are about the administration and other activates for making the exchange of products and services possible. Retail is the sale of goods in shops and online.
The increased focus on Northern cities, and the governments creation of a Northern Powerhouse, will create opportunity for business growth and expansion
It is predicted there will be 15% more jobs in this sector in coming years to add to the 80,000 jobs already in the Humber – working futures – 2024
There is an increasing demand for higher level skills (level 4 and 5) to fill management and professional roles -UKCES
Finance and business services have an ageing workforce and employers are keen to encourage young people into the industry – UKCES
| Core, Performance and technical Subjects | KS5 Offer |
| English Language and Literature (GCSE) | Art and Design (A Level) |
| Mathematics (GCSE) | Computer Science (A Level) |
| ICT (Cambridge National) | Film Studies (A Level) |
| Art (GCSE) | Music (A Level) |
| Media Studies (GCSE) | Dance (Performing Arts) (BTEC Level 3) |
| Music (GCSE) | Performing Arts (BTEC Level 3) |
| Computer Science (GCSE) | Product Design 3D (A Level) |
| English Language or Literature (A Level) | |
| Mathematics (A Level) | |
| Further Mathematics (A Level) |
Why these sectors, in our local area?
Labour demand across the energy and infrastructure sectors will be significant, totalling around 760,000 by 2024. This includes 160,000 new jobs and replacing 600,000 people due to retirements.
New industries and technologies are emerging, adding to already significant demand for engineering skills. 203,000 people with Level 3+ engineering skills are needed every year to meet demand. Currently 40% of manufacturers say 40% of their workforce is above the age of 50, and while they are keen to keep hold of these workers – who often possess specialist skills – there is a growing need to attract the next generation.
Manufacturing is the production of goods from the beginnings as raw materials to after sales services. Manufacturing today is usually high-tech production on a large scale. Most manufacturing processes are automated to ensure products meet quality standards and can be produced in large volumes to meet demand. Advanced manufacturing involves the use of technology to improve products and processes. Currently 40% of manufacturers say 40% of their workforce is above the age of 50, and while they are keen to keep hold of these workers – who often possess specialist skills – there is a growing need to attract the next generation.
| Core, Performance and Technical subjects | KS5 offer |
| Mathematics (GCSE) | Chemistry (A Level) |
| English Language and Literature (GCSE) | Mathematics (A Level) |
| Science (GCSE) | Further Mathematics (A Level) |
| Product design (GCSE) | Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate) |
| Physics (GCSE) | Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma) |
| Chemistry (GCSE) | Product Design 3D (A Level) |
Why this sector, in our local area?
The food & agriculture sector involves the cultivation of animals, plants, and other life forms to enable us to manufacture food and drink. Think livestock – dairy cows, cattle for beef, sheep for wool and lamb, pigs and poultry. Think crops – wheat, oats, peas, oilseed rape and grass for your livestock.
To meet future challenges of food security and climate change, the sector will be using more innovative and automated technologies, which will drive demand for engineers, scientists and mathematicians – the sector will need highly skilled individuals to overcome these challenges
Around 133,000 new jobs will be needed in Food Manufacturing between 2014 and 2024 across the UK, more than any other manufacturing sector.
British farmers and growers produce 64% of all the food we eat in the UK and in the future this amount will need to increase to feed a growing population.
| Core, Performance and Technical subjects | KS5 offer |
| English | Biology (A Level) |
| Maths | Biology (A Level) |
| Science | Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate) |
| Biology | Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma) |
| Food and Nutrition | Mathematics (A Level) |
| ICT | Further Mathematics (A Level) |
| Economics (A Level) | |
| Business (A Level) |
Why this sector, in our local community?
Health care is about the treatment and support of medical conditions in hospital, health centres and in the community. It includes Dentists and Opticians. Social care is about the care and support of people within the community.
The number of Health & Social Care jobs is predicated to grow to around 2.6million by 2025 nationally.
The NHS remains the biggest employer in the UK and the 5th largest employer in the world employing over 1.7 million people.
An additional 174,000 social care workers will be need across Yorkshire & Humber by 2035 to meet predicated demands.
Hull York Medical School will train an extra 90 doctors per year from 2019 to meet the demands of the NHS.
| Core, Performance and Technical subjects | KS5 offer |
| English | Psychology (A Level) |
| Maths | Biology (A Level) |
| IT | Chemistry (A Level) |
| Science | Physics (A Level) |
| Biology and Chemistry | Mathematics (A Level) |
| Further Mathematics (A Level) | |
| Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate) | |
| Applied Science (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma) |
Careers and IAG Staff
Careers Lead: Mr P Barrett
careers@woldgate.net
Governor link: Mrs M Iredale
SLT link: Mr K Macdonald
Independent Careers Advisor: Suzanne Mason
SENCO: Mrs A Bramhall
Pupils are supported in the following ways to develop their knowledge, skills and aspirations:
- Skills for Life Programme
- Careers curriculum in PDS
- Careers links in curriculum subjects
- Careers Fairs
- Activities in National Apprenticeship Week, Careers Week and National Enterprise Day
- Off time-table events and opportunities
- Work Experience
- Careers pathways
- Visits to Further and Higher education establishments
- Visiting speakers from industry
- Links with the Careers and Enterprise Company and our link company, Rollit’s Solicitors
Please see below a number of ways you can support young people in their early personal development and career search:
• Attend parent’s information evenings in year 9 and 11 so that you understand the next steps and opportunities available to your child.
• Encourage them to explore the different options available at 14, 16 and 18 such as apprenticeships, college, sixth form, degree apprenticeships or university.
• Encourage your child to consider which of their subjects they enjoy, and how this might link to future careers.
• Discuss their next steps with them – guide them to make realistic and aspirational choices.
• Help dispel common misconceptions of the workplace. For example, that certain jobs are for men or women, that apprenticeships are only for practical vocations like engineering, or that students need to wait until they start looking for work before they gain experience of the wider world of work.
• Help them explore the jobs and training opportunities that are available locally, or through the ‘Find an apprenticeship’ section of the government website.
• Encourage your son or daughter to use local Labour Market Information to support their career choices. You will find a link to the LMI Humber website below.
• Encourage them to develop their skills and qualities by participating in extra-curricular activities (personal development)
• Encourage them to attend school, be punctual and wear the correct uniform – this is preparing them for the workplace
We are always interested in making new connections and links with local and national employers. Here are just some of the ways you can get involved, we are a forward thinking team and always looking for new ways to strengthen our offering.
• The Careers fairs – further education, apprenticeship and job providers are welcome to participate in our events. This year we are hosting an Apprenticeship fair in November and a Careers fair in March.
• Work experience – we will always welcome work experience placement opportunities from employers so if you think that you can help.
• Assemblies or lesson talks – if you feel that you can help with our assemblies or would like to give a talk to students in lessons, please contact us and will we work in conjunction to do our best to make this a reality
• Mentoring – should you feel that you can offer regular support to some of our students, please contact us as this is a very rewarding experience for both the mentor and mentee.
Any provider wishing to contact the school should see Woldgate’s provider access policy below. If you feel your organisation can support students in planning their future careers, please contact Mr P Barrett.
Our provider access statement can be found in the useful links below.
If you think you could contribute to our Careers programme, would like to be a part of the Employer Led programme, or are interested in joining our Alumni register please contact Mr P Barrett.
National Careers Service
BBC Bitesize Careers
https://skillshullandeastyorkshire.co.uk/
ASK Apprenticehips
UCAS
Unistats
New National Minimum Wage Rates
Student CV Template
Student CV Layout Guide
Hobbies & Interests to include on a CV
CV Writing Guide
Information on T Levels – This is the government’s guidance on all education and training options available to students. A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification for 16-19 year olds.
National Careers Service – Education and Training Choices
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Apprenticeships
Information about apprenticeships
https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/
Logonmoveon
Online prospectus for post 16 study in Hull and the East Riding
UCAS (Online prospectus for university and college)
Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (Information about the jobs economy in the Humber area)
Enterprise Partnership (Information about the jobs economy in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding)
http://www.businessinspiredgrowth.com/
Labour Market information (Find out which jobs are in demand now and in the future)
Alliance Sector Skills Council (Represents the voice of employers)
Not going to uni (A website which explores the alternatives to university)
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
Yorkshire and Humber careers advice service (A website specifically aimed at giving information about our local economy)
Explore aspects of different industries:
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/meet-the-industries
Information about post 16 and post 18 options: