Careers

Key Personnel

Principal - Angela Howe

Careers Lead - Liz Hymus

Sixth Form Lead – Sam Crook

Community and Careers Officer - Lisa Alexander

Chair of Governors - Roberta Kane

Governor responsible for Careers - Roberta Kane

Contact Number 01795 477788

Email Address: office@meadowfield.kent.sch.uk

At Meadowfield, we are committed to providing our pupils with the best possible opportunities to develop independence, gain transferable skills, and prepare for life beyond school. Our Careers Programme is designed to support and guide our pupils throughout their educational journey, from Early Years to Post-16, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stage of their lives.

Personalised Approach: We recognise that each pupil is unique, and our approach is tailored to their abilities and needs. We aim to help every pupil achieve their best possible outcomes, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Early Engagement: We believe in starting early, and career and employment opportunities are integrated into the curriculum from the earliest stages of education.

Key Stage 1

That employment is mentioned in all person-centred reviews
Where possible students to have ‘job roles’ in class
Role-play opportunities

Key Stage 2

That employment is mentioned in all person-centred reviews
Where possible students to have ‘job roles’ around the school
Role-play opportunities

Key Stage 3

To be encouraged to identify personal traits, strengths and skills, and develop confidence and have high expectations of themselves
To begin building vocational profiles
To be introduced to careers resources and informed how to use them
To be introduced to the world of work and how it constantly changes
To be introduced to software and websites as part of Lifeskills and PSHE sessions

Key Stage 4

To build on personal strengths and begin to link skills to specific careers enabling realistic informed decisions at transition stages
To be encouraged to think about what they might like to achieve after school
To explore post-16 pathways
To be encouraged to use careers resources available and informed where to find out more about specific careers
To attend a transition evening
Pupil voice participation
To complete at least one workplace or community experience
To have a careers interview

Key Stage 5

To be encouraged to investigate different jobs and careers and what they mean in terms of lifestyle, budgeting and a good work life balance and develop economic awareness
To be encouraged to challenge stereotypes within the world of work and traditional job roles
To be provided with a wide range of opportunities to engage with a range of local business, FE and training providers
To further develop economic awareness and be encouraged to think about employability, which careers appeal to them and to identify and set themselves realistic future goals
To complete work experience an extended work experience placement
To develop interview techniques and complete mock interviews with local employers
To have at least two careers interviews
To be supported with post 19 choices and encouraged to consider all their options including further study and apprenticeships
To be encouraged to think about the kind of behaviour potential employers look for