Careers programme KS3, KS4 and KS5
Each Key Stage within the school has access to a wide range of resources to help determine next courses of study or future employment. At present due to social distancing regulations we are unable to offer all the face to face opportunities and trips normally available to students but are working actively to support students with extra virtual opportunities.
Please click on the relevant link below to view more about each Key Stage's programme.
Key Stage 3
CAREERS ACTIVITIES KS3
Key Stage 3
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Year 7
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Careers lessons - during PSD Access to software via the JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks Varied programme of school trips to commercial and educational establishments support career research Opportunity to participate in a team building residential activity in September Access to a comprehensive careers library available in the LRC Labour Market information available via icould and Morrisby Careers. Pathways information provided in the student/parent bulletin on a regular basis |
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Year 8
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Careers lessons – during PSD to support students thinking about their GCSE choices Take your son to work day - during the Autumn term to assist students to think about their GCSE choices GCSE parent and student information evening Access to software via JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Job Explorer Database, icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks Varied programme of school trips to commercial and educational establishments to support career research Access to a comprehensive careers library available in the LRC Labour Market information available via icould and Morrisby Careers Pathways information provided on the student/parent bulletin on a regular basis |
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Year 9
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Careers lessons - during PSD All Year 9 students participate in the I-PAC scheme - (Interview Preparation and Career) which includes the preparation of a personal statement and a formal interview from a local employer Access to software via JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Job Explorer Database, icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks throughout the school year Varied programme of school trips to commercial and educational establishments to support career research Careers coordinator attends Parents' Evening to provide pathway information Comprehensive careers library available in the LRC University prospectus & local college brochures available in LRC Labour Market information available via icould and Google classroom Pathways information provided on the student/parent bulletin on a regular basis |
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4
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Year 10
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Careers lessons during PSD Access to software via JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Job Explorer Database. icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks throughout the school year Varied programme of school trips to commercial and educational establishments to support career research Careers coordinator attends parents evenings to provide pathway information All students in Year 10 offered the opportunity to attend the Bucks Skill Show in the school day Local debating competitions/Youth Speaks participation Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Silver Students have access to a one to one Advice and Guidance appointment Comprehensive careers library available in the LRC University prospectuses & local college brochures available in the LRC Labour Market information available via icould and Morrisby careers Pathways information provided on the student/parent bulletin on a regular basis
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Year 11
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Careers lessons during PSD to outline students pathways post Year 11 Access to software via JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Job Explorer Database, icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks Varied programme of school trips to commercial and educational establishments to support career research Careers coordinator attends Parents' Evenings to provide pathway information Opportunity to attend local Careers Fairs and the Wycombe High School High Education and Careers evening Opportunity to attend the Bucks Skills Show on the public day Sixth Form Open Evening – to assist in A level choices Opportunity to attend A Level Taster Day in school All students interviewed by SLT in respect of their Sixth Form/career choices Students have access to a one to one advice and guidance appointment Comprehensive careers library available in the LRC University prospectuses & local college brochures available in the LRC Information about employment/apprenticeships included in Parent Bulletin Labour Market information available via icould and Morrisby Careers National Citizen Service promoted to Year 11 Opportunity for a one to one discussion with the National Careers Service in the school day Duke of Edinburgh - Silver |
Key Stage 5
CAREERS ACTIVITIES KS5
Key Stage 5
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Year 12&Year 13
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Programme of PSD lessons to support Pathways choices post Year 13 Opportunity to participate in Work Experience – career or degree based Access to software via JHGS website and Google Classroom, Higher Ideas, Job Explorer Database. icould, Morrisby Careers Opportunity to attend a varied programme of careers talks and talks and events at Universities Information about Russell Group Universities available on the Sixth Form website Information about job opportunities/apprenticeship programmes included on the Sixth Form and Parent Bulletins Varied programme of trips to commercial and educational establishments to support career research Duke of Edinburgh - Gold Careers coordinator attends Year 12 Parents' Evening to provide information on pathway choices Access to a one to one Advice and guidance appointment Year 12 students are given the opportunity to participate in Morrisby, funded by JHGS In-house UCAS day to support students with University choices UCAS evening Students have the opportunity to visit Universities independently during school time (three visits per annum) Programme of talks from Universities Comprehensive careers library available in the LRC University prospectuses available in LRC Oxbridge preparation day Medsoc - supports students who are thinking about careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science Opportunity to attend local Careers Fairs – Wycombe High School Higher Education and Careers Fair Pathways information provided on the student/parent bulletin on a regular basis
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