Careers Pathway
At Brighouse High School our programme aims:
- To encourage all students to recognise and value their own skills and abilities and to appreciate their relationships with, and responsibilities towards, other people, the community and environment.
- To develop the skills which will help students make informed and realistic choices for their future.
- To enable students and parents to be aware of the alternatives and opportunities open to them at different stages of their life and to raise aspirations.
- To develop the skills, including communication and confidence that will be needed in new roles and situations.
- To encourage understanding and experience of the world of work through Work Related Learning (WRL) and enterprise activities.
- To promote equality of opportunity in respect of race, religion, gender and special needs disability.
- To develop students’ capabilities and to understand their own needs and abilities.
- To encourage students to investigate career opportunities both locally and nationally and through direct experience of the world of work, work related learning and enterprise activities.
- To encourage students to implement their career plans. To review and evaluate in order to make improved decisions and manage the transition processes effectively.
Gatsby Benchmarks
We are guided by the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks which are designed to ensure students receive good careers and enterprise provision whilst at Brighouse High School.
The 8 Gatsby Benchmarks:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance