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InvestIN
Ryedale School has become a partnership school with InvestIN.

InvestIn

InvestIN has relationships with more than 2,000 schools across 72 countries. These schools demonstrate a true commitment to bridging the gap between school and industry.

InvestIN is a London-based organisation led by a group of experienced professionals from some of the world’s most competitive careers. InvestIN provide students with an immersive experience of their dream career before they start University, so they can get a head-start over their competition.

There are a vast range of programmes and courses that Year 11 students may be interested in attending, in order to plan for their career with greater clarity. These programmes can be found on InvestIN.

All Ryedale School students can get a 10% discount on these courses by using the code RYEDALE20.

There are also some bursaries available for qualifying students, of which Mr C Rodd can provide further guidance.

Choosing my GCSEs
Here at Ryedale School, you will be required to choose your GCSE options in year 8. You will study your GCSE courses for three years, between year 9 and 11.
It is important that you choose GCSE courses that you enjoy. In addition, you should think about your future and how your choices might impact your future studies and/or career.

The following links might be useful in helping you with your choices.

Success at school is a website that provides an overview of GCSE subjects and how they link to future careers.

The consumer rights and review organisation, Which? also offer guidance excellent advice about how GCSE choice affects university applications.

Year 10 Work Experience Programme - Information for students

Year 10 Routes Post-16 and Work Experience Launch Evening

The format of the evening will involve a presentation in the school hall by Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper about potential post-16 pathways and the organisation of Year 10 Work Experience.

The purpose of the evening is two-fold: firstly, to encourage Year 10 students to start to think about their post-16 choices. This may seem premature given they are only just embarking upon their GCSE courses, but by September of Year 11, some students will have already begun the post-16 application process, and I would like students to start investigating their options now.

Secondly, NYBEP will provide you with important information about sourcing and organising a work experience placement, how to prepare for work experience, what is expected from students during the work experience week, and what the benefits of taking part in work experience are. Ryedale School’s work experience programme is overseen by Miss Wentworth, who will be available at the end of the presentation to answer queries you may have.

Following the formal presentation there will be a careers fair held in the Drama Studio and Dining Hall. A wide range of local providers will be available to talk to in order to begin the process of thinking about life beyond Ryedale. This will include 6th form providers of A-Level, BTEC and NVQ qualifications, universities, apprenticeship providers and employers.

Work experience takes place in the summer term of year 10, and the start of GCSE examinations is only slightly further away. During this time important, informed decisions have to be made about the future.

This event is designed to support students to make ambitious, yet sensible and well-informed choices, and we hope that you are able to attend.

NYBEP database of previously used work experience employers

You may like to use the following to start thinking about your work experience programme. This information will be given to you in your work experience pack during the work experience launch evening.

https//nybep.work-experience.co.uk

Username & Password: Ryedale2018

1. Login using the username and password given to you by your school Work Experience
Co-ordinator – DO NOT change your password

2. Click the Blue arrow to begin your search

3. If you know the name of the employer you are interested in, spell the first four or five letters of the employer’s name and go straight to the ‘Postcode’ box, add the first part e.g. YO18, YO18, YO62, or Town/City/Village in the relevant box. If you do not know where you want to go yet, leave the employer’s details blank and go to the ‘Category’

4. Select a ‘Category’, now complete the first part of your home postcode (as above). Next to this select ‘any’ from the mileage drop down box. Do not tick any of the boxes below this as it will reduce the number of results that you get. At the very bottom select your work experience dates.

5. You should now see a list of employers in your area. You can hover the mouse over the ‘Job Title’ to read more about the role.

6. If you are interested, click on the ‘Job Title’ to read more about the job, the working hours, the location, contact name and details, etc.

7. Make a note of all placements that you are interested in and prepare some notes as to how you will approach the employer. Think about: how you will introduce yourself, why you are interested, what you are studying, etc.… be confident.

8. Employers on the NYBEP database have previously offered placements to students, this DOES NOT mean that they will automatically do so again. If you would like some advice before contacting employers please see your Tutor/School Co-ordinator, but remember… do not delay, as placements will go!

9. Contact the employer in person, by telephone or email. Remember to introduce yourself and tell them which school you attend, be clear about your work experience dates, why you would like the opportunity for a placement and do confirm with the employer that it is on a voluntary basis. PLEASE NOTE – Employer details and contacts may have changed since they last offered a placement.

10. Don’t forget – you can approach ANY employer – they do not have to be pre-registered on the NYBEP database.

11. Once you have an offer of a placement… you must then arrange a convenient time to meet with them to get the Agreement/Consent Form completed. This form must be signed by you, the employer, your parent/carer (it is particularly important that the Employers Liability Insurance section is completed) – placements WILL NOT be able to go ahead without this.

Good Luck!!

York & North Yorkshire Careers Hub

Choosing my post-16 choices

When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. There are a number of pathways that you could take. Please visit the UCAS website, or this document, to view a useful guide to what options you have after leaving Ryedale School.

A Level Route

When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. You may choose to study A Levels at a college or sixth form.

The following links provide a wealth of information around A Levels as a post-16 pathway;

UCAS Website

Information from the Russell Group (a collection of world-leading research universities, based in the UK)

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Advice from the Which? website.

T Level Route

Important note: This route does not currently exist, but will launch in 2020, and so is a viable route for some of the younger students in the school.

When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. You may choose to study T Levels with a local provider. T Levels are relatively new and further information can be gained from local providers. Please note that the first of the new qualifications, with content developed by leading industry professionals from companies including Rolls Royce, Fuijitsu and EDF, will be taught from 2020, with the full set of T levels introduced by 2022.

The following links provide a wealth of information around T Levels as a post-16 pathway;

BBC website

Government website

Apprenticeship Route

When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. You may choose an apprenticeship route.

Apprenticeship

The following links provide a wealth of information around apprenticeships:

Both the government and Success at School give guidance on the different types of apprenticeship that are available, and how to apply for them:

The government, Career Map, and Get My First Job offer a search function to enable you to find apprenticeships that match your interest. Derwent Training also helps young people find apprenticeships.

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Vocational Course Route

When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. You may choose to study a vocational style course at a college or sixth form.

The UCAS website provides a wealth of information around A Levels as a post-16 pathway.

You may also like to look at the vocational courses on offer at some of our local colleges, for example York College and Scarborough TEC.

A career with the Armed Forces
When you leave us at the end of year 11, you will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18. You may choose to pursue a career with the Armed Forces. The links below are great place to start to gain further information;

Army

Army Foundation College- Harrogate

Royal Air Force

Royal Navy

Royal Marines

Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College

Ministry of Defence

In addition, if you would like to be put in touch with a link from the Armed Forces, please speak to Miss Wallis, who can set this up for you.

List of local Post 16 Providers

General Careers Advice 

www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice

www.totaljobs.com/advice/CV-templates  

www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/jobs and work experience/what job suits me   

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov/skills-health-checklist 

 www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles 

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov/job-profiles 

Labour Market Information

www.icould.com 

Apprenticeships

www.findanapprenticeshipservice.gov.uk 

www.indeed.co.uk 

www.totaljobs.com 

Higher Education ( Level 4 to 7)

www.completeuniversityguide.co.uk

www.informedchoices.ac.uk 

 www.university.which.co.uk 

Armed Forces

 

Regional office  Telephone  Postal address
Leeds tel: 0113 243 2914 + follow options which are

‘1’ for Royal Marines/Royal Navy;

‘2’ for Royal Air Force; 

‘3’  for Army

Armed forces,10-14 Bond Court, Leeds LS1 2JY
York

(NB Army only)

tel: 01904 623653 108 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Hull Army tel: 01482 232530

Royal Navy tel: 01482 232516

Royal Air Force: tel: 01482 232531

Wenlock Barracks, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6PB
Middlesbrough

(for Whitby area students)

 

Tel: 01642 243413 and follow options which are currently: 

1’ for Army

‘2’ for Royal Navy

‘3’ for Royal Air Force

Also 0845 605 5555.

67-69 Borough Road, Middlesbrough ,

TS1 3AD

1 to 1 Careers Advice

At Ryedale School all KS4 students will receive a 1:1 careers meeting with a fully qualified careers advisor from Prospects.

Miss Wallis will coordinate this programme, ensuring that all students attend at least one meeting. Students and/or parents/carers can request to continue these meetings if it is felt necessary and beneficial.

All 1:1 meetings take place in a school conference room, and parents/carers are welcome to attend too if they wish.

Miss Wallis will continue to collect up-to date information around your post-16 choices and career vision, which will help our career advisors to tailor their meetings to fully benefit each individual student.

Considering University?

Perhaps you are thinking about going to University to further your studies. The following links are a good starting point for you to look at what university life might be like. Furthermore, you can visit individual university websites and campuses to get more information about the courses that they offer.

The UCAS website is a great source of information when thinking about applying for an undergraduate course at university. It also provides some great information about 16-18 choices.

The Which? website and Success at School website provides further advice.

Lunchtime Drop In sessions

In addition to the 1:1 career meetings, we also offer lunchtime drop in sessions to all KS4 students who would like to call in regarding any issue around careers.

You might want to call in and ask about a specific career, you might want more information about the army or you might want to ask for a university recommendation. All questions and issues are welcomed, and we will work hard to find you the right information.

Please come along. No question is too small or too large!

Recent questions raised have been around year 11 taster days, we have also looked into the following career paths for individual students- a career in Law, a career in the Army and a career as a Commercial Pilot. In addition we have provided support for some students around searching for and applying for an apprenticeship.

So whatever you question please come along to C7/the dining area at lunch time to see Miss Wallis and/or Miss Wentworth if you have any questions. See you there!

Careers websites and further information for students

Careers websites and further information for students

You are encouraged to take responsibility for your future choices and to start reaching and planning your future. You should think about the following;

  • Self-Awareness- where am I now?
  • Career exploration- where do I want to be?
  • Career management- how do I get there?

You should use a range of websites to develop your knowledge and understanding of your post-16/career pathway. Use the links below to help with your research;

General Careers Advice

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/

https://www.careersbox.co.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/browse/education

http://prospects.ac.uk/

https://gothinkbig.co.uk/

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk//

https://www.allaboutcareers.com/

http://www.edge.co.uk/

https://www.brightknowledge.org/

http://www.autocity.org.uk/

https://icould.com/

https://careermap.co.uk/

https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/

https://successatschool.org/

http://lawyerinthemaking.co.uk/

Apprenticeships

https://hireanapprentice.campaign.gov.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

Linking the curriculum to the world of work

It is vital that careers education is not seen as additional to the curriculum, but rather forms an integral part of it. At Ryedale School, we aim to ensure that students are made aware of the relevance to future careers of certain topics and skills that they are studying in class.

In every subject classroom, relevant careers posters are displayed. Staff are encouraged to use these posters regularly during lessons (see below).

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The Gatsby Benchmarks

Here at Ryedale School we work hard to tailor our careers curriculum around the Gatsby Benchmarks. The Gatsby website summarises these benchmarks, and is useful for all teaching staff to be aware of.

The full Gatsby report can be read here.

Year 10 work experience launch and careers fair

Each year in the autumn term, we provide a careers fair for year 10 and 11 students. This is organised collaboratively with NYBEP.
For year 10 students the evening begins with a work experience launch presentation in the hall with Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper. This presentation is followed by an opportunity for students, parents and carers to ask questions about the work experience programme and meet local employers, whilst also taking the opportunity to meet and talk with post-16 providers, including schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and members of the Armed Forces.

We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students- if you feel that you have something to offer the schools careers programme, in particular during the careers fair evenings, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Wallis via [email protected]

Year 11 post-16 study and careers fair

Each year in the autumn term, we provide a careers fair for Year 10 and 11 students. This is organised collaboratively with NYBEP.
For Year 11 students the evening begins with a post-16 application process presentation in the hall with Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper. This presentation is followed by an opportunity for students, parents and carers to ask questions about post 16 provision and meet local employers, whilst also taking the opportunity to meet and talk with post-16 providers, including schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and members of the Armed Forces.

We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students- if you feel that you have something to offer the schools careers programme, in particular during the careers fair evenings, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Wallis via [email protected]

Work Experience information for Employers

Year 10 Routes Post-16 and Work Experience Launch Evening

I would like to cordially invite you and your child to this important event on the school calendar.
The format of the evening will involve a presentation in the school hall given at 5.45pm by Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper about potential post-16 pathways and the organisation of Year 10 Work Experience.

The purpose of the evening is two-fold: firstly, to encourage Year 10 students to start to think about their post-16 choices. This may seem premature given they are only just embarking upon their GCSE courses, but by September of Year 11, some students will have already begun the post-16 application process, and I would like students to start investigating their options now.

Secondly, NYBEP will provide important information about sourcing and organising of a work experience placement, how to prepare for work experience, what is expected from students during the work experience week, and what the benefits of taking part in work experience are. Ryedale School’s work experience programme is overseen by Miss Wentworth, who will be available at the end of the presentation to answer queries you may have.

Work experience takes place in the summer term of Year 10.

We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students – if you feel that you could offer an exciting work placement opportunity for a Year 10 student, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Wallis via [email protected]

School links with local employers and businesses

Local Enterprise Advisor Link

Ryedale School works in association with The Careers and Enterprise Company. We have a designated Local Enterprise Adviser who works alongside Miss Wallis and Ryedale School to provide effective work and career experiences for young people.

The Careers and Enterprise Company network is made up of Enterprise Coordinators and Enterprise Advisers.
Enterprise Coordinators support a group of senior business volunteers, known as Enterprise Advisers, who they match with one of the school or colleges in the network.

Enterprise Advisers use their knowledge of the local business landscape to support the head teacher or careers team to develop an effective careers plan and to create opportunities with their business contacts in the area for their school or college’s students.

Meet Danielle Leggatt, Ryedale School’s Enterprise Adviser; linked via the Career and Enterprise Company.

Danielle is a senior volunteer from the world of business. She works with leadership teams and careers coordinators in schools and colleges.

The Career and Enterprise Companies goal is to make it easier for schools and colleges to connect with local employers by providing strategic counsel, developing career engagement plans and unlocking relationships with local businesses.

Danielle Leggatt Name: Danielle Leggatt
Company: Karro Food Group Ltd
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Role: Group Learning & Development Manager

How did you start out in the food industry?
My first role in the food industry was as HR Projects at Karro Food Group (formerly known as GCFG) in 2005. Prior to this I had worked as HR Manager for various different industries (technology: IBM, Mivan Telecoms, iaxis. Banking: Abbey National plc). Since 2005, I have worked in HR/L&D at other food manufacturers (McCain Food Group, Kinnerton Confectionery), at global giant AkzoNobel and also worked as a tutor of English at Grimsby Institute. I have run my own coaching business since 2010, supporting individuals and Organisations for performance improvement and executive leadership and have recently returned to Karro Food Group this year (2018) to develop their learning and development strategy across our seven sites.

Why did you become an Enterprise Adviser?
Having 3 children myself and a career in Human Resources and Learning, I have experienced first-hand the challenges all stakeholders (parents, children, schools, employers) face in ensuring that the vast array of career options available are explained in a way to help engage young students and enable them to make an informed choice and secure valuable work experience.

What do you do as an Enterprise Adviser?
Working with the leadership team at Ryedale School, I support the development of the school’s Careers Strategy, offering advice, guidance and connections, bringing industry insight and experience to the careers agenda and to help create work experience and educational opportunities for teachers, parents and students, ultimately ensuring that both employers and schools are aligned in preparing students for their future career choices.

InvestIN
Ryedale School has become a partnership school with InvestIN.

InvestIn

InvestIN has relationships with more than 2,000 schools across 72 countries. These schools demonstrate a true commitment to bridging the gap between school and industry.

InvestIN is a London-based organisation led by a group of experienced professionals from some of the world’s most competitive careers. InvestIN provide students with an immersive experience of their dream career before they start University, so they can get a head-start over their competition.

There are a vast range of programmes and courses that Year 11 students may be interested in attending, in order to plan for their career with greater clarity. These programmes can be found on InvestIN.

All Ryedale School students can get a 10% discount on these courses by using the code RYEDALE20.

There are also some bursaries available for qualifying students, of which Mr C Rodd can provide further guidance.

Careers Education and Guidance

Now is a great time for you to be talking to your son/daughter about their choices. The careers advice for parent’s website is a great starting point to help your child explore their potential.

Information about careers

Understand the range of job and employment sector profiles

Science, technology, engineering and maths careers

Online careers magazines

Explore career videos, take the Buzz Quiz and focus on subjects

National online careers film and video library. Real people real jobs to help young people, students, teachers, career professionals, influencers

Information about local employment trends

Compare information about different career areas and employment trends

Information about career sectors and advice about work and university options

Advise for parents/carers of young people facing options post 18. Emphasis is on higher education, but does give advice on other options.

Study Options

Thinking about choosing your A Levels

Alternatives to Higher Education

Thinking about University

Taking a Gap Year

Apprenticeship Information

Apprenticeships, applying to university, studying at college and the world of work

Information on apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Resources

Researching University Courses

The UK’s official graduate careers website, useful to look forward at what is happening in the graduate careers world, includes careers advice, information on jobs and work experience, postgraduate study, job sectors and student life

Official data for undergraduate courses on each university and college’s satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey, jobs and salaries after study and other key information for prospective students

Offers information and advice on applying to higher education

Database of university events for schools and colleges

Calendar of dates

Guidance on applying for finance to support university life

Volunteering

Information on volunteering

Enterprise

Enterprise resources

Information on enterprise

Year 10 work experience launch and careers fair

Each year in the autumn term, we provide a careers fair for year 10 and 11 students. This is organised collaboratively with NYBEP.
For year 10 students the evening begins with a work experience launch presentation in the hall with Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper. This presentation is followed by an opportunity for students, parents and carers to ask questions about the work experience programme and meet local employers, whilst also taking the opportunity to meet and talk with post-16 providers, including schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and members of the Armed Forces.

We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students- if you feel that you have something to offer the schools careers programme, in particular during the careers fair evenings, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Wallis via [email protected]

Year 11 post-16 study and careers fair

Each year in the autumn term, we provide a careers fair for year 10 and 11 students. This is organised collaboratively with NYBEP.
For year 11 students the evening begins with a post-16 application process presentation in the hall with Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper. This presentation is followed by an opportunity for students, parents and carers to ask questions about post 16 provision and meet local employers, whilst also taking the opportunity to meet and talk with post-16 providers, including schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and members of the Armed Forces.

We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students- if you feel that you have something to offer the schools careers programme, in particular during the careers fair evenings, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Wallis via [email protected]

Work Experience- information for Parents/Carers
Year 10 Routes Post-16 and Work Experience Launch Evening

The format of the evening will involve a presentation in the school hall by Miss Wallis and Mr Pepper about potential post-16 pathways and the organisation of Year 10 Work Experience.

The purpose of the evening is two-fold: firstly, to encourage Year 10 students to start to think about their post-16 choices. This may seem premature given they are only just embarking upon their GCSE courses, but by September of Year 11, some students will have already begun the post-16 application process, and I would like students to start investigating their options now.

Secondly, NYBEP will provide you with important information about sourcing and organising a work experience placement, how to prepare for work experience, what is expected from students during the work experience week, and what the benefits of taking part in work experience are. Ryedale School’s work experience programme is overseen by Miss Wentworth, who will be available at the end of the presentation to answer queries you may have.

Following the formal presentation there will be a careers fair held in the Drama Studio and Dining Hall. A wide range of local providers will be available to talk to in order to begin the process of thinking about life beyond Ryedale. This will include 6th form providers of A-Level, BTEC and NVQ qualifications, universities, apprenticeship providers and employers.

Work experience takes place in the summer term of year 10, and the start of GCSE examinations is only slightly further away. During this time important, informed decisions have to be made about the future.

This event is designed to support students to make ambitious, yet sensible and well-informed choices, and we hope that you are able to attend.

NYBEP database of previously used work experience employers

You may like to use the following to start thinking about your work experience programme. This information will be given to you in your work experience pack during the work experience launch evening.

https//nybep.work-experience.co.uk

Username & Password: Ryedale2018

1. Login using the username and password given to you by your school Work Experience
Co-ordinator – DO NOT change your password

2. Click the Blue arrow to begin your search

3. If you know the name of the employer you are interested in, spell the first four or five letters of the employer’s name and go straight to the ‘Postcode’ box, add the first part e.g. YO18, YO18, YO62, or Town/City/Village in the relevant box. If you do not know where you want to go yet, leave the employer’s details blank and go to the ‘Category’

4. Select a ‘Category’, now complete the first part of your home postcode (as above). Next to this select ‘any’ from the mileage drop down box. Do not tick any of the boxes below this as it will reduce the number of results that you get. At the very bottom select your work experience dates.

5. You should now see a list of employers in your area. You can hover the mouse over the ‘Job Title’ to read more about the role.

6. If you are interested, click on the ‘Job Title’ to read more about the job, the working hours, the location, contact name and details, etc.

7. Make a note of all placements that you are interested in and prepare some notes as to how you will approach the employer. Think about: how you will introduce yourself, why you are interested, what you are studying, etc.… be confident.

8. Employers on the NYBEP database have previously offered placements to students, this DOES NOT mean that they will automatically do so again. If you would like some advice before contacting employers please see your Tutor/School Co-ordinator, but remember… do not delay, as placements will go!

9. Contact the employer in person, by telephone or email. Remember to introduce yourself and tell them which school you attend, be clear about your work experience dates, why you would like the opportunity for a placement and do confirm with the employer that it is on a voluntary basis. PLEASE NOTE – Employer details and contacts may have changed since they last offered a placement.

10. Don’t forget – you can approach ANY employer – they do not have to be pre-registered on the NYBEP database.

11. Once you have an offer of a placement… you must then arrange a convenient time to meet with them to get the Agreement/Consent Form completed. This form must be signed by you, the employer, your parent/carer (it is particularly important that the Employers Liability Insurance section is completed) – placements WILL NOT be able to go ahead without this.

Good Luck!!

List of local Post 16 Providers

Apprenticeship Guidance for Parents/Carers

Is your son/daughter considering an apprenticeship route when they leave us at the age of 16? If so, the information on this page may be useful for you to gather information about apprenticeships and help you to support them with the choice and application process.

Apprenticeship

The following links provide a wealth of information around apprenticeships:

Both the government and Success at School give guidance on the different types of apprenticeship that are available, and how to apply for them:

The government, Career Map, and Get My First Job offer a search function to enable you to find apprenticeships that match your interest. Derwent Training also helps young people find apprenticeships.

DTA

York & North Yorkshire Careers Hub
Overview of Careers at Ryedale School

Donna Wallis - Head of Careers/Personal Development

Donna Wallis
Assistant Headteacher
Head of Personal Development
Head of Careers
email

At Ryedale School we strive to provide clear careers guidance which must always:

  • Inspire and motivate students to work hard in school, laying the foundations to realise their future plans
  • Balance ambition with realism
  • Offer sensible choices to students who don’t have a specific pathway in mind
  • Support the choices of students who do have a pathway they wish to pursue, whilst making them aware of other options

Ways in which Ryedale School will support the above aims:

At Ryedale School we work hard to support these aims, whilst working towards the government recommended Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure that all students are suitably advised and prepared for life after Ryedale School.

Students engage in the following Careers based activities:

Year 7:

  • The Trading Game - a careers based project day run in collaboration with NYBEP, which focuses on entrepreneurship.
  • Aspire and Achieve Information Evening.

Year 8:

  • Aspire and Achieve Information Evening.
  • Options assemblies, advice sessions and the options selection process. During the options process students are given information about subjects which may be suitable for certain careers.
  • Parents will be informed during options evening and target groups of students will meet with the Careers Leader and members of SLT.
  • Careers education sessions within PSHE tutor sessions during the summer term.

Year 9:

  • Aspire and Achieve Information Evening.
  • A visit to a local university- which will focus on study skills development.
  • Opportunity Knocks Careers Fair at Lady Lumley’s School. Run in collaboration with NYBEP, our students will meet local employers face to face.
  • A careers based topic within their Learn2 curriculum.
  • The Ryman National Enterprise Challenge - a careers based project day run in collaboration with The Inspirational Learning Group UK, which aims to develop business skills.
  • RAF fun with flight STEM workshop.
  • Participation in 'The Scholars Programme' - 'The Brilliant Club'.
  • Participation in the Da Vinci Challenge at Ampleforth College.

Year 10:

  • Aspire and Achieve Information Evening
  • All students complete a questionnaire regarding their career interests, which provides staff with the relevant knowledge to tailor student’s career advice and guidance.
  • Work Experience week- students plan and organise a week in the work place, supported by Ruth Wentworth.
  • Mock Interviews with Local Employers- students gain experience of an interview situation, run in collaboration with NYBEP.
  • Year 10 work experience and careers fair- located in Ryedale School, this evening involves parents and students meeting with a range of post-16 providers and local employers.
  • Explore and Inspire Days- Health and Social Care- an intensive experience for small groups of students with a keen interest in a specific career.
  • Explore and Inspire Days- Business Enterprise- an intensive experience for small groups of students with a keen interest in a specific career.
  • Personalised career interview- each student in year 10 will have a 1:1 interview with an external careers advisor. Run in collaboration with Prospects
  • Careers education sessions within PSHE tutor sessions, linking to the work experience programme and post-16 choices.
  • Opportunity to join the North Yorkshire Police Youth Commissioning Service.
  • Oxbridge Presentation: Joe Organ from Brasenose College, Oxford attends school accompanied by two current undergraduates to explain the Oxbridge admissions process and inform students about how the two universities operate.
  • Participation in 'The Scholars Programme' - 'The Brilliant Club'.
  • Participation in the Da Vinci Challenge at Ampleforth College.

Year 11:

  • Aspire and Achieve Information Evening.
  • All students complete a questionnaire regarding their career interests and likely post 16 destinations, which provides staff with the relevant knowledge to tailor student’s career advice and guidance.
  • Careers education sessions within PSHE tutor sessions, linking to post-16 choices and the world of work.
  • Form tutor support and guidance with post-16 selection and application process.
  • Targeted career interview- student in year 11 who require further support in identifying their post-16 destination will receive further interviews with an external careers advisor. Run in collaboration with Prospects
  • Post-16 taster days, talks, interviews and open evenings- students will attend these in order to understand a fuller understanding of post 16 destinations.
  • Support and guidance with post-16 interviews.
  • Apprenticeship talks and assemblies- in collaboration with NYBEP.
  • Continued individual support for apprenticeship route students- in collaboration with NYBEP and Prospects.
  • Oxbridge talks.

We also organise a range of Careers based talks and assemblies, recently these have included:

  • Presentation by a student doctor about the variety of careers available in medicine.
  • Presentation by the Army, Navy and RAF in relation to careers with the military.
  • Local apprenticeship opportunities in North Yorkshire Moors National Parks.
  • Assemblies with an underwater photographer that focussed on small business ownership.
  • We endeavour to utilise the skills and knowledge of ex-students, staff, parents and the local community to inspire and raise the aspirations of all students - if you feel that you have something to offer the schools careers programme, perhaps you would like to take a work experience student, attend our careers fair or offer a careers talk or assembly, please do not hesitate to email Miss Wallis.

We deliver a Careers programme, which reflects the recommendations of the Gatsby report and the Good Career Guidance Benchmarks:

  • ‘Good career guidance is critical if young people are to raise their aspirations and capitalise on the opportunities available to them.’
  • ‘Every young person needs high-quality career guidance to make informed decisions about their future.’

The Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career Guidance are:

  1. A stable careers programme
  2. Learning from career and labour market information
  3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
  4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
  5. Encounters with employers and employees
  6. Experiences of workplaces
  7. Encounters with further and higher education
  8. Personal guidance

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