Bexhill Academy is committed to preparing students for the world of work and supporting them to make informed decisions about their future options. In 2014, Lord Sainsbury’s Gatsby Charitable Foundation published a report by Professor Sir John Holman, Adviser in Education at the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, titled ‘Good Career Guidance’. Eight benchmarks were identified and these are our core aspects of good careers and enterprise provision – these are referred to throughout our Careers Programme (Gatsby Benchmark 1 - A stable careers programme) and can be viewed on our careers information page: http://www.bexhillacademy.org/about/careers-information-
The Careers Leader at Bexhill Academy is Catherine Davies, Executive Principal - contact can be made via the PA: jennie.phillips@bexhillacademy.org
The Careers Adviser is Miss Tracey J Holden (OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (QCF)) careers@bexhillacademy.org
(Gatsby Benchmark 7 - Encounters with further and higher education)
It is envisaged that Open Events will be virtual this academic year due to the situation regarding COVID-19.
Please check this page for updates and for links to the events.
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Harper Adams have a virtual Open Day planned 12 June 2021
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An exciting guide about all the events coming up until the end of term for Year 10 and 11 students.
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East Sussex College - Hastings Campus on Monday 28 June 2021
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It is never too early to start exploring university life - info for 2021 and 2022
Students can access: https://careerseastsussex.co.uk - they will need to check their school email, for their username and password before using the application system.
Any queries please see Mr Eldridge
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This is the college application system. Year 11 will receive their log in access in Term 1
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Quick video with top tips from Get Career Confident
(Gatsby Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance)
Year 10 & 11 students will be offered a 1-2-1 Careers Guidance Interview with a qualified, professional adviser - Miss Tracey J Holden, our Careers Adviser, holds the OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (QCF).
Students will receive an Action Plan as a record of their discussion and many with useful website links so they can access further information. Interviews will begin with Year 10 during Term 6.
Students in other years groups may also request a 1:1 careers discussion. Please email careers@bexhillacademy.org for an appointment.
(Gatsby Benchmark 6 - Experiences of workplaces)
Why take part in work experience?
Taking part in work experience offers students a really valuable opportunity to experience the world of work, and encouraging young people to step out of their comfort zone is so important. It encourages them to think about what sort of job and work environment might suit them and to then reflect on the skills and experience that are needed for the work place. It is something really positive that students can include in their CV or personal statement, and it gives them something to talk about at interviews. Above all it can really help to develop confidence, a sense of responsibility and independence.
Work Experience takes place in Term 6 for our Year 10 students where they visit the world of work for five days - Monday 5 - Friday 9 July 2021
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Application Form, Medical Form, Own Placement Deadline for return Wednesday 10 February 2021
(Gatsby Benchmark 2 - Learning from career and labour market information)
Labour Market Information (or LMI) can be a confusing concept to begin with but in truth, it’s much simpler than you might think.
LMI can help visual what the job market is like in a particular area of the country, or in a particular industry. It can outline how many people in a given area work within a particular industry (such as manufacturing, or health and social care) and which industries are set to grow in the next few years. This can be very useful when looking at changing careers, or planning future career ideas as it helps identify the likelihood of finding local opportunities in the future.
It can also show the average wages for a location or industry and average working hours to help you make well informed future decisions.
The expert advisers at the National Careers Service can help you understand the LMI in your area for free– call anytime between 8am and 10pm everyday on 0800 100 900 for free, impartial advice.
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LMI obtained from the Office for National Statistics and Gov.uk. Poster last updated August 2020
Our new careers on-line platform preparing you for the next steps in life
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If you need further help please email careers@bexhillacademy.org
It is never too early to start thinking about what you might like to do and there are lots of great websites that offer you the opportunity to explore any ideas you may have.
It is quite normal for ideas to change over time but the more ideas you have, explore and consider, the better informed you will be - helping you to make good decisions about which pathway to follow.
If you are self isolating or working from home, there are some excellent websites to support your career journey - please check Barclays Life Skills - the budgeting section is recommended and if you enjoy computer coding and engineering have a look at Skills-Minor.
Icould videos are fun too and don't forget to do the buzz quiz to see what type of animal you are!
Not going to Uni videos on YouTube can support your CV writing, job applications and how to let an employer know if you are disabled - have a look and let me know how you get on.
If you need anything else please let me know: Tracey J Holden, Careers Adviser
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A narrated video explaining about Apprenticeships, the Army Foundation College and Officer Scholarships
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The British Horseracing Authority’s Careers in Racing team implement recruitment, training, education and community initiatives for the horseracing industry. Racing is a great place to work!
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icould is a great website for exploring career ideas. The Buzz Quiz allows you to find out what jobs suit your personality and there are hundreds of career videos to inspire you.
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The National Careers Service has a special section for 13-16 year olds and a comprehensive A-Z of job profiles giving lots of information about the nature of the job, income, entry routes and links to find out more.
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Lots of top tips for CV writing/job applications/choosing a career/apprenticeships/how to tell an employer I'm disabled
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If you are interested in science, technology, engineering or maths this website focuses on where these subjects can take you
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The booklet includes information to start thinking and preparing for college as well as information on A-Levels & GCSEs
(Gatsby Benchmark 7 - Encounters with further and higher education)
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Entrance and Scholarship Examinations for Entry September 2021
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Guide to Sixth Form entry and Sixth Form Scholarships September 2021
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Are you a problem solver? Interested in becoming an Engineer? See Miss Rhodes in F5 for information about a schlorship with Arkwright
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What you study at sixth form or college can affect your options at university and your future career.
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Activity for Year 8 - The Importance of Friendship
Helpful updates from our East Sussex Careers Hub during lockdown
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Are you a young person who is interested in building games remotely (and building one in 7 days) and finding out more about the #gaming industry? Great initiative here through #intogames and #UKIE #digital https://sidequest.org.uk @CareerEnt
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Your Guide To Planning, Applying For And Landing Your Dream Job.
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Ideal for Year 7 wishing to have a look at some 'different' types of career
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Loads of links around #employability skills, #careers work# #education at http://ow.ly/bWYT50zqwrI
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Great little personality profiling test for all....what animal are you, and what careers are you suited to? - Take the Buzz Quiz
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Virtual Work Experience #VWEX & Virtual Talks #VTALKS programmes. Young people can register for further information
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Interested in money matters and want to support your children or students from home? Online toolkit with resources suiting 4-19 year-olds available through @youngenterprise http://ow.ly/UyT250zvILP @CareerEnt @EastSussexCC
