Liaising with industry and other providers to enhance careers education.
Working With Roundwood Park
Roundwood Park has been rated an ‘outstanding’ school by OFSTED and our pupils are high achieving and ambitious. We run an in depth careers programme across all year groups to allow pupils to learn and understand more about the work of work and enterprise.
We rely on our local employers and other providers to help support our students to improve their knowledge of the world of work and future pathways. We would love it if you came to visit and inspire our students to imagine the possibilities for their own careers.
We host a number of events that you are welcome to attend. If you are interested please contact our Employer Liaison & Events Coordinator, Natalie Patel to find out more.
Email: careers@roundwoodpark.co.uk
Phone: 01582 765 344 xt. 229
| Event | Date | Year Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Career Pathways Speaker Programme | Every Term | All Year Groups during assemblies |
| Year 12 Future Options | October, January and March | Students take part in a number of drop-down days focusing on employability skills and future pathways |
| Mock Interview Programme | December | Year 12 – individual students under take a mock interview in ‘speed networking’ format. |
| Navigating Your Next Steps | January | Year 11 – students learn from employers about their careers and spend the day researching and focusing their career plans. Students also hear from a local college and apprenticeship providers |
| Higher & Degree Apprenticeship Talk. | February/March | Year 12/13 – students are invited to hear from ASK and employers who offer degree apprenticeships. An insightful Q&A and a chance for myths to be dispelled. |
| Career Investigator Day | March | Year 10 – students undertake an investigative approach to careers. Students interview employers to find out more about their job. Students also hear from a local college provider. |
| Professional Placement Week | June/July | All of Year 12 – students undertake a week’s professional placement to enhance their employability and support their chosen pathway after education. |
| Business Enterprise Day | June | Year 9 – students undertake a ‘Dragons Den’ type enterprise day. Employers are invited to come along and input to marketing strategies and judge the final pitches. |
Provider Access
We are committed to ensuring that all students understand all possible education pathways available to them. If you would like the opportunity to speak to our students about technical education or apprenticeship opportunities please find our provider access statement and calendar of events below:
