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Progressive Careers Programme

The world of work is changing rapidly as businesses adopt new technology, ideas and working patterns. Through our Careers Service, we help pupils plan their future education and career pathways. Our Head of Careers, Mrs Kenward, brings experience as a Recruitment Consultant, supporting job seekers daily. We also maintain strong links with former pupils who offer talks and one-to-one guidance.

At Truro School, we provide a progressive careers programme from Year 7 to Year 13, supporting pupils to explore opportunities and make informed choices at every stage.

Year 7: Year 7 pupils are introduced to careers education through tutor sessions. These sessions encourage pupils to begin thinking about future possibilities and to explore further resources. At this stage, the focus is on raising awareness, broadening horizons and helping pupils understand the variety of pathways available to them in the future.

Year 8: In Year 8, careers learning continues through tutor sessions that build on the Year 7 introduction. Pupils explore a broad range of careers through videos and guided activities, using the National Careers website to research opportunities in more depth. The programme aims to develop curiosity, challenge stereotypes and help pupils begin linking their interests and strengths to possible future careers.

Year 9: Year 9 pupils receive more focused careers guidance as they begin preparing for GCSE options. PSHE lessons cover careers information, challenging stereotypes, employment law, GCSE choices and post-18 pathways. Pupils also take part in the GCSE Options Evening and an Inspiring Futures Careers Day, with taster sessions in subjects such as Drama, Computer Science and PE. Workshops on decision-making and preparing for GCSEs support pupils in making informed choices, and one-to-one guidance is available where needed.

Year 10: Year 10 pupils begin planning for post-16 progression through careers-focused PSHE lessons covering strengths, weaknesses and future pathways. They participate in a Careers Day after exams, including workshops on university life, employability skills, apprenticeships and alternatives to A-Levels. Morrisby profiling and feedback help pupils understand their interests and aptitudes, while personal development planning begins through Unifrog. Parents are also invited to an information evening to explain reports and future provision.

Year 11: Year 11 pupils are supported in making post-16 decisions through options evenings, consultation evenings and access to one-to-one guidance. Careers talks continue across a range of sectors. Additional opportunities include Sixth Form transition events, results day support and introduction to the Sixth Form Diploma, ensuring pupils are well prepared for their next steps.

You can view a copy of our careers programme using the link below.