To ensure the students at Wycombe High School are prepared and equipped for life after school and have the skills and knowledge to research their chosen career path, below is an overview of some of the activities we conduct from Year 7 to Year 9.
Year 7
PSHEE Careers Focus Day – Living in the Wider World
Introduction to research, questioning, the world of work and stereo types.
Inspire & Career Talk with WHS alumnae, alongside other inspiring women talking about their own career journey with a Q&A and networking option
Fortnightly Careers Tutor programme for Year 7
Full access to Unifrog and eClips
Year 8
GCSE options presentation – subjects offered and how to make your GCSE decisions
GCSE Option Fair with subject leaders
1:1 career interviews with external careers adviser (Adviza)
Careers guidance drop-in at break or lunch time
PSHEE Career Focus Day – Living in the Wider World
Careers and transferable skills
Research, career plans and future aspirations
Personality profile and an assessment of strengths and interests
Local Labour Market (LMI) Information and an awareness of career opportunities
Personal finance and the importance of budgeting
Inspire & Career Talk with WHS alumnae, alongside other inspiring women talking about their own career journey with a Q&A and networking option
Fortnightly Careers Tutor programme for Year 8
Full access to Unifrog and eClips
Year 9
PSHEE Career Focus Day – Living in the Wider World
Employment law, your rights and the national minimum wage
Career and qualification options with an introduction to apprenticeships, work experience and voluntary work
Organisation and study skills, individual learning styles and preferences
Research using careers library resources and careers software available at WHS
1:1 career interviews with external careers adviser (Adviza)
