At Birchensale Middle School, careers education is an important part of our Future Citizens Programme, helping pupils develop ambition, raise aspirations and understand the opportunities available to them in the future.
Rooted in our values of Belong, Motivate, Succeed and Resilient, our careers programme encourages every pupil to recognise their strengths, explore their interests and develop the confidence to pursue their ambitions. We want all pupils to believe that they can achieve their goals, regardless of their background or starting point.
Through careers education, pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to make informed decisions about their future education, training and employment. We help pupils understand the rapidly changing world of work and the importance of lifelong learning, adaptability and resilience.
Our Careers Programme Aims
We provide high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance that:
· Raises aspirations and broadens horizons
· Motivates pupils to plan positively for their future
· Helps pupils understand the world of work and future employment opportunities
· Develops employability, communication and leadership skills
· Encourages pupils to explore a wide range of career pathways
· Challenges stereotypes and promotes equality of opportunity
· Supports the individual needs, interests and aspirations of every pupil
· Equips young people with the knowledge and skills needed for a fast-changing world
Careers Learning at Birchensale
Careers education is embedded across the curriculum and throughout school life. Pupils benefit from:
· Dedicated careers learning within PSHRE&C
· Employer encounters and inspirational speakers
· Skills workshops and enterprise activities
· Careers carousels and themed enrichment events
· Links with local businesses and employers
· Opportunities to explore different education and career pathways
· Activities that develop teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
Our aim is that every pupil leaves Birchensale with greater confidence, higher aspirations and a clearer understanding of the opportunities available to them.
Working with Employers and the Community
We are proud members of the Worcestershire Careers Hub and work closely with the Worcestershire Enterprise Adviser Network to support the development of Worcestershire’s future workforce.
We actively welcome engagement from employers, businesses, training providers and further education institutions. Their involvement helps pupils gain meaningful insight into the workplace and supports key elements of the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly encounters with employers and experiences of workplaces.
We offer opportunities for organisations to engage with pupils through:
· Careers talks and presentations
· Careers fairs and carousels
· Skills workshops
· Enterprise activities
· Curriculum enrichment opportunities
· Parent and pupil information events
Measuring Impact
We continually review and improve our careers provision through:
· Annual pupil voice surveys
· Careers activity evaluations
· Monitoring pupil participation and engagement
· Benchmarking through the Compass+ self-evaluation tool
· Review against the Gatsby Benchmarks
Provider Access Statement
In line with the Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (Baker Clause), Birchensale Middle School welcomes requests from colleges, apprenticeship providers, training organisations and
employers to speak with pupils about the full range of education and training pathways available to them.
Opportunities for access can be arranged through careers lessons, assemblies, enrichment events and other suitable activities throughout the academic year.
Careers Lead – Mrs Amy Evans
Careers Coordinator – Mrs Emma Cridge
📞 01527 68430
✉️ enquiries@birchensale.bmat.co.uk