Careers Curriculum
Experience has shown that people who have achieved success and fulfilment in their careers, are those who have positively ‘owned’ their career path at an early stage and have made it happen.
The Careers Department’s aims and associated programme of activities is geared to supporting, encouraging and guiding our young people into assuming personal responsibility for their future. Pupils are encouraged to:
- Realistically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify areas of personal development.
- Gain an understanding of what personal qualities employers are looking for.
- Explore their careers aspirations and test their individual suitability via computer based careers assessment software.
- Gain experience of the work place environment through a period of Work Experience and Work Shadowing.
- Gain practical job search skills including CV writing and interview techniques.
- Explore within the curriculum where subjects can lead to career pathways.
The department delivers a comprehensive programme of activities, which includes presentations by representatives from successful companies, and is fully supported by an extensive careers library, CBT assessment software and CBT tutorials, together with on-demand counselling and guidance from the departmental staff.
The Careers Department is based in the Learning Commons. Students have access to a wide range of resources including Careers and Apprenticeship guides, college and university prospectuses, information posters and notices.
We would like to remind you of our email facility should you have any questions: careers@rws.uk.net. All students can email the Careers Department if they require advice.
You can also contact:-
Head of Careers Advice and Guidance - careers@rws.uk.net, Tel 01689 869933
Mrs Snasdell, Assistant Head teacher, KS5 & CEAIG - abs@rws.uk.net
RWS Careers Provision
> Please Click Here to view our Careers Provision Map.
KS3 - Linking Curriculum to Careers
> Please Click Here to view our KS3 Links to Careers in the Curriculum document.
> Please Click here to see how we measure impact.
Careers Policy
Our 'Careers Education, Information Advice & Guidance Policy' alongside our 'Policy Statement on Careers Guidance and Provider Access' can be found on our 'School Policies' page.
Our Enterprise Coordinator
Ravens Wood School are proud to be part of the London Enterprise Adviser Network, a national network set up by Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with the Mayor of London and other local delivery partners. Our Enterprise Coordinator, Jenny Beckford is working closely with the Careers Department to ensure that we achieve all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. The school are also privileged to have two Enterprise Advisers (business volunteers), Lisa Monteith and Anna Patterson, who offer their professional expertise and support the school with increasing business engagement and developing a whole school careers plan.
> Please Click Here to view our LEAN Employability Workshop Feedback.
Careerometer Widget - Labour Market Information
National Careers Service
This is a free service which provides independent and impartial careers, pathway and destinations advice to parents, carers and students. Telephone 0800 100 900 open from 8am to 10pm 7 days a week. https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Unifrog
Unifrog is available to all Ravens Wood school students to help with their career planning, giving opportunities to explore develop and maximise potential. Email the Careers Department for the registration information. To access, please click here.
STEM Careers
Information regarding career opportunities for those studying STEM subjects can be found on our STEM website.
Ravens Wood School Alumni
For information on the RWS alumni community please click here.
Post 16
For post 16 information at Ravens Wood please click here.
Work Experience
Our Work Experience dates are 3rd - 7th July 2023. Year 12 students should visit the careers office for further information.
Resources
For CV writing information, please click on the links below:
For Teacher resources, please click on the link below:
Useful Links:
Websites to Investigate - Apprenticeships & Work
How to Look for Volunteering Opportunities
Explore University Options (UCAS)