Careers

Careers Education and Guidance is part of every student's entitlement. At Chelmer Valley the Careers Coordinator works closely with the Heads of Year, Sixth Form and Tutors to ensure the implementation of the Careers Policy.

'Effective careers education and guidance is crucial to preparing young people for working life. It helps ensure that they make the right choices about their learning and occupational options'. DFEE Circular

The Careers Library is fully resourced and is open to all students during lunchtimes. It meets the standard recommended by the Connexions service and DFES. The IT facilities include Fasttomato.com, introduced in Year 9, which is a web based programme providing students with career information, colleges etc. The benefits of being web based is that this programme can be used at home. Fasttomato

We have links with Connexions who provide information on life choices including post 14 options career choices, post GCSE options, personal issues etc. For further information visit their website Connexions

Year 11 students are entitled to two week's experience of work. Preparation begins in the Spring term of Year 10. Trident coordinate all work placements and are invited to the school to speak to parents and students during January/February. Trident operates an online system which makes choice selection more accessible at school and at home. Trident-online

2007/08 Key Dates:

Year 11 into 12 Evening - Thursday 8th November 2007

Year 9 Choices Evening - Thursday 21st February 2008

Year 11 Work Experience - Monday 1st September - Friday 12th September 2008