Employer Information
Bideford College aims to “bridge the gap to a better future” and believes every student has the right to receive comprehensive careers education to assist them to make informed choices about their future employability.
The careers programme at Bideford College helps the College meet its NEET targets and helps:
- Contribute to strategies for raising achievement, especially by increasing motivation
- Support inclusion, challenge stereotyping and promote equality of opportunity
- Encourage participation in continued learning, including higher education
- Develop enterprise and employability skills
- Reduce drop out from, and course switching in education and training
- Contribute to the economic prosperity of individuals and communities
Are you an FE, Apprenticeship or HE provider?
Any provider who thinks they have a progression opportunity for our students should contact our Careers Officer, Amanda Robins or Kimberley Gilbey (Key Stage 5).
What opportunities are provided to allow access to pupils?
Our Careers Programme offers providers numerous opportunities throughout the school year to speak to pupils and/or their parents, which includes:
|
Year/Term |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Year 8 |
Skills for employability |
Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week Careers linked to my favourite lessons Careers Pilot Careers Fair |
Skills for life and work Individual skills |
|
Year 9 |
Skills within the workplace Good communication skills Gender stereotyping Planning for Options Successful behaviours |
Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week Careers linked to my favourite lessons Careers Fair Careers Pilot Options Evening |
Britain’s working democracy |
|
Year 10 |
Developing teamwork skills Planning ahead for Post 16 options Employment and employee rights Work Experience Assembly and research |
Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week Careers linked to my favourite lessons Careers Fair Work Experience applications Introduction to Sixth Form |
Post 16 options after Bideford College Interview techniques and CV writing Work Experience week Verbal communication Finance and Budgeting |
|
Year 11 |
Post 16 Options Applying for the next steps Presentation assemblies fromSixth Form and local colleges Developing teamwork skills Developing study skills |
Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week Careers linked to my favourite lessons Careers Fair Individual careers guidance meetings. |
Study skills and revision |
|
Year 12 |
Introduction to apprenticeships “What inspires me?” Email etiquette First impressions Introduction to University Why are CVs important? What are MOOCs? Finances explained Army Careers Presentation |
Labour market information Career Action Plans Career interviews Oxbridge explained Managing change and transition Planning and deciding – career enhancing decisions Online Opportunities |
Preparing for summer examinations Revision techniques Virtual work experience Recognising strengths and weaknesses Identify progress for decision making |
|
Year 13 |
UCAS applications & personal statements Careers Interviews “What inspires me?” Email etiquette First impressions Winchester University catch up Finances explained Army & RAF careers presentation Career action plan Audit of employment and apprenticeships Apprenticeships workshop CV workshop |
Labour Market Information Career Action Plans Career Interviews Online Opportunities |
Preparing for summer examinations Revision techniques Virtual work experience Recognising strengths and weaknesses Identify progress for decision making |
Who should providers contact to discuss events and options?
Providers can speak to our Careers Officer, Amanda Robins and Kimberley Gilbey. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding and Visitors Policies set out the college’s approach to allowing providers into college to speak to our pupils.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding and Visitors Policies set out the college’s approach to allowing providers into college to speak to our pupils.
What can providers expect once a request has been accepted?
Once we have approved a provider, we will work with them to identify the best method for providing access to our pupils.
We can make the school hall, classrooms and private meeting rooms available to host discussions between providers and pupils. We can also make presentation equipment, such as projectors and televisions, available to providers.
Arrangements will be discussed in advance between our Careers Leader and a member of the provider’s team.
Can providers leave prospectuses for pupils to read?
Yes! Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus and other relevant course literature with the college reception.