
Posted on 23 May 2023
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award
Posted on 23 May 2023
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award
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At Redruth School, we are proud of the way we help our students through the process of deciding what direction they take after finishing school. Whether it is into further education, training or employment we provide impartial guidance and advice. We involve many outside agencies, including colleges, higher education and employers across both KS3 and KS4. This starts in Year 8 when the students select their options, they are provided with information on making the right choices depending on their pathway. Year 10 and Year 11 are key decision years for our students so it is important that we provide access to all the opportunities open to them to help make the decision.
Our Careers Leader is Mrs Beth Haslam. If you have any queries surrounding careers, higher education or work experience please contact her on 01209 203787 or bhaslam@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk
Examples of what takes place in Key Stage 4 include the following:
The Compass Careers Benchmark is a national benchmark for schools to self-assess the quality of their career opportunities, work experience and their ability to provide independent information and guidance for post 16 choices. Please click the link to see our results against the national average.
Our students have to undertake a week’s work experience in Year 10 in July. They have the opportunity to learn new skills in all types of workplaces, with the aim of positive and significant impact on their career development. They will also learn transferable skills which are sought after by employers. This is a critical opportunity to gain a quality reference from a non-educational perspective and build their CV with experiences to talk about in interviews.
Examples of past placements have been the following:
Work Experience Presentation 2019
Useful Information and Links
Veryan Login Portal - Students will be issued with Personal Identification Numbers to access this site shortly.
Veryan Information for Students
Information for Parents/Carers Booklet
On 09 February 2023, the Career Hub was launched and had it's grand opening event. This will now be open to any students wishing to make use of it to explore future work and careers as well as training and qualifications. Mrs Smith, LRC Manager and IAG Support has worked hard in creating this dynamic space and it will serve as a central point for work and training activities for our students. The dedicated zone has information on all pathways available to students once they leave Year 11. Examples of what you can find here are current prospectuses for colleges and universities, information on open days, apprenticeship information and opportunities within the forces, and lots more.
Along the Maths corridor there is up to date information on the labour market and accounts of personal journeys through education/apprenticeships and their current state of employment which makes for interesting reading, along with current opportunities post 16.
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The Cornwall College Group Foundation Learning & Vocational Academy Open Event in May at Cornwall College Camborne...
Explore our life-changing, immersive career opportunities for ages 12-18, which take place at UCL and live online. Weekend programmes are available throughout November and December. Our flagship Summer Experiences take place in July and August, and there is currently a 15% discount available for those.
Below are some links that students and parents may find useful:
Career Pilot – Every student has received an introductory session led by Next Steps South West and has had the opportunity to explore this site. Your choices at 14, 16 and 18, routes to different qualifications and job sectors.
National Career Service – Helpline & Advice
Next Steps - Careers Advice
What Career Live - Careers Advice
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-education-financial-support-for-students– Government Guidance
HotJobs information about different careers: HotJobs-TextandLinks-Pack1 and HotJobs-TextandLinks-Pack2
Apprenticeships – guide to apprenticeships
Milkround – Student and Graduate Website
Jobcentreplus – Job Search
NHS Careers – NHS Jobs
Social Care – Jobs in Social Care
Police Recruitment – Working for the Police Force
National Citizens Service – Work Experience
A range of links to offer advice from interview techniques to financial know-how:
Financial advice for young people
Contact us
Mr Craig Bonds - Headteacher
Tolgus Vean, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1TAUpdate your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now