Careers at Hartdsown

By Mr M Tate3rd July 2020

Introduction

 Hartsdown is committed to a high quality careers program which ensures that students are well equipped to pursue their ambitions. Working in a deprived area we also seek to raise aspiration and to challenge low aspiration wherever it occurs. We do this through our enrichment program and by increasing opportunities for students to engage with higher education.

Throughout the 7 years of education at Hartsdown, students will be fully informed and equipped to enter an ever changing world of work. All students will have the skills, confidence and ability to excel throughout their career journey.

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Gatsby Benchmarks

 We have used the Gatsby indicators to design and monitor our careers programme and our self-assessment of these is ongoing to ensure that all students access all elements.

  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

The Hartsdown Program

 We have identified 5 strands to our program which are delivered across student’s experience at Hartsdown.

  • Encounters with employers and employees
  • Experiences of workplaces
  • Encounters with FE and HE
  • Personal Guidance
  • Work skills
    • Self aware
    • Organised
    • Self Assured
    • Good Communicator
    • Interview skills
    • CV development
    • Vision

 

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Year 13 Work Experience

16th July 2021Mrs C Titherington

All this week, our fantastic Sixth Formers have been engaging in a variety of exciting work experience placements. The students have all been excellent ambassadors for the school, and have received universal praise from their placements. Well done Sixth form!

Investing in the Future: Hartsdown Year 11 students experience STEM camp sponsored by Goldman Sachs

13th July 2021Mrs C Titherington

Last week, twenty Year 11 Hartsdown students were given the amazing opportunity to take part in an intensive STEM camp sponsored by Goldman Sachs. From Monday to Wednesday the students experienced interactive, practical-based workshops in Biology, Chemistry and Physics run by specialist teachers. On Thursday the students took part in an ‘Aspiration Day’  aimed at engaging with Goldman Sachs and other role models from industry to contextualize the science subject matter, while providing confidence and employability skills support. 

 

In addition to this, students now have the opportunity to participate in further mentoring in Science run by Brightside Mentoring.  This scheme will enable students to have direct access to the support and mentoring of a STEM Ambassador over a 6-week period in which the mentor and mentee will discuss topics such as revision techniques and inspiring STEM careers.

 

One student (Tyla) who took part said: 

“It was really helpful to have in depth subject specific days – separated into biology, physics and chemistry. You were able to focus fully on one subject area. The chemistry sessions were very engaging and active – the experiments were hands-on and it was really valuable to be able to participate in them. The sessions were detailed and explained complex ideas in a way that made them really easy to understand. The chemistry tutor delivered the workshops with an inspiring energy that made me feel like I could achieve much more than I previously thought I was capable of.”

 

Equestrian Tours and Greenwich Open Day

8th June 2021Mrs C Titherington

There is an exciting opportunity for students to visit The Royal Borough of Greenwich Equestrian Centre in the next few months. Emma Thorne, their centre Manager, will be offering tours or virtual talks to make school leavers aware of the courses available to them and the wide range of career opportunities within the Equine industry.

They offer Further Education Equine vocational qualifications at Level 2 & 3 as well as FdSc and BSc programmes through the University of Greenwich.  They have some excellent resources including: a wide range of horses, therapy centre, international sized indoor arena and a mechanical horse.  They will be able to provide demonstrations of horses using the swimming pool or the aqua treadmill including ridden demonstrations.  These facilities are unique in this area and it could be a fantastic opportunity for students to experience something new. If this is something you are interested in, then please contact Emma Thorne.

They also have an Open Day at Greenwich on Saturday 19th June from 10am-4pm. It will be your opportunity to ask tutors your questions, explore your course options and see where you could be studying. This event is open to both applicants and prospective students. For more information please click here.

Ask About Apprenticeships

10th March 2021Mrs C Titherington

ThinkForward & Ask Apprenticeships have created an online event for you to understand more about them, how to apply & how to support your child if they want to do one in the future. It’s on Tuesday 16th March, 6-7pm and will be hosted online.

 

What are traineeships/apprenticeships and how can you support your child who may want to do one?

 

About this Event

The ASK programme is funded by the Department for Education and helps schools, parents and teachers to learn more about apprenticeships and how much they have developed in the last few years. Education Development Trust is delivering the programme in London schools and colleges and would like to invite parents and carers to attend this free presentation, which is being held in conjunction with ThinkForward.

 

As part of this session, you will:

 

Gain an understanding of apprenticeships, including the range of opportunities available

Learn how traineeships are a gateway into apprenticeships

Hear from a current apprentice

Learn how to support your child when searching and applying for roles

 

To reserve your space, Register for Event

 

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NHS Careers

4th March 2021Mrs C Titherington

NHS Health Careers

Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career for you in the NHS. You could work directly with patients, in hospitals, an ambulance trust, or in the community. And once you’re part of the NHS team, you can develop your career to fulfil your potential.

Check out the quiz on the NHS Careers page to see which NHS career is right for you.

Virtual Careers Fair

4th March 2021Mrs C Titherington

As part of National Careers Week, Thursday 4th March is National Skills Day! A chance for teachers, students and employers to talk about the skills that are essential in the world of work – whatever your pathway.

Virtual Careers Fair – Skills Zone

Head to the Virtual Careers Fair and explore the Skills Zone where you will find click-and-play videos on each of the 8 essential skills – plus hear an HR professional talking about why these skills are so important for young people entering the world of work.
Visit The Virtual Careers Fair