Careers Information, Advice and Guidance

Careers Interviews

Gail Hoban is our Careers Advisor.  Careers interviews are offered at key transition points although any student can request an interview.  Alternatively students may drop in to the Careers Office (opposite the canteen) at break or lunchtime for careers advice or information. Students can also contact Gail via our Contacts page.

Careers Leader

Our Careers Leader is Sally Finney.  Telephone enquiries: 01706 215726.

Careers Roadmap

Careers Events

Mock Interviews

All KS4 students are offered the chance to take part in a mock interview with interviewers who are part of the wider school community including local employers, training providers and college representatives. Interviews for Year 10 are scheduled to take place during the summer term.

Unifrog

We subscribe to Unifrog, an online careers platform. Unifrog provides a personalised experience that enables students to explore careers and learning pathways based on their interests and aspirations. Students can investigate their own career ideas, explore where their favourite subjects could lead them and research a world of opportunities in different areas of work. You can access Unifrog at  www.unifrog.org/sign-in . Students are given login details and are required to set their own password to access the platform.

Information for Parents

Parents’ Guide to National Careers Week

Parents’ and Carers’ Guide to Apprenticeships

National Careers Week Parents’ Guide

Explore your options after Year 11

Post 16 Choices Open Events 2026 – 27

Accrington & Rossendale College:
  • Thursday 1 October 5.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Tuesday 17 November 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Blackburn College:
  • Tuesday 22 September 4.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Wednesday 14 October 4.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Saturday 14 November  10am – 1pm
Burnley College:
  • Thursday 24 September  5.30pm – 8.00pm
  • Wednesday 21 October   5.30pm – 8.00pm
  • Tuesday 17 November     5.30pm – 8.00pm
  • Tuesday 9 February         5.30pm – 8.00pm
  • Wednesday 24 March      5.30pm – 8.00pm

Bury College

  • Saturday 3 October 10.30am – 1.30pm
  • Thursday 15 October 5pm – 7.15pm
Haslingden Sixth Form:
  • Thursday 15 October 5.30pm- 7.30pm
Hopwood Hall College
  • Saturday 10 October 10am – 1pm
  • Wednesday 21 October 4.30pm – 6.30pm
  • Wednesday 25 November 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Myerscough College:
  • Saturday 3 October 10am – 1pm
  • Saturday 21 November 10am – 1pm
  • Saturday 6 February 10am – 1pm
  • Saturday 17 April 10am – 1pm
The Manchester College:
  • Tuesday 6 October 5pm – 7pm
  • Saturday 14 November 10am – 1pm
  •  Thursday 4 March 5pm – 7pm
North Lancs Training Group Accrington
Offer study programmes, traineeships and apprenticeships – please check their website or contact 01254 395355
Training 2000 Blackburn
Offer aspiring clubs, traineeships and apprenticeships – please check their website or contact 01254 54659

Evaluating our careers programme

The impact of our CEIAG provision is measured and assessed using the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and our Destinations data. Evaluation of the careers programme is an ongoing and cyclical process where all aspects are reviewed termly to inform future planning. CEIAG is reviewed against the Gatsby benchmarks on a termly basis and is reviewed with the School’s Leadership Team and careers link governor annually. The evaluation also includes the views of employers, training providers, students and parents. The next review will take place in September 2025.

Useful Websites

Talking Futures helps parents and carers understand next steps at 16 and 18, including T-levels, apprenticeships, university routes, and traditional qualifications, with simple guides and tips for discussions at home https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/
T Levels are a two-year course for students after GCSEs that combine classroom learning with a substantial work placement, designed to prepare young people for skilled employment, apprenticeships, or university.https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/students
UCAS is the UK’s central application service for applying to university, providing guidance and a single system for students to research courses and submit their applications to higher education institutions https://www.ucas.com/
This is a useful resource for students considering healthcare careers: https://www.nhsapprenticeships.com
National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk.    The National Careers Service has lots of useful information for students to look at and research career ideas further. There is a dedicated section for schools. The job profiles provide information on every known career available to date.
Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.gov.uk The apprenticeship website provides the latest news and information on apprenticeships and schemes, including types of apprenticeships, apprentice employers and tips on how to apply for vacancies.
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship This site advertises all current apprenticeships; students can register and apply for actual apprenticeship vacancies in their area.
Career ideas www.icould.com icould is a small, dynamic charity, providing career inspiration and information for young people. It offers different ways to think about careers through free access to over 1000 personal video stories, detailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice.

 

Labour Market Information

https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/about-us/evidence-base/

https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Blackburn-with-Darwen-Hyndburn-Rossendale-and-Ribble-Valley-TTWA-report.pdf

 

Provider Access Policy

CEIAG Provider Access Policy

We always need support from individuals in the world of work. If you would like to support the school’s careers programme please do get in touch.