Going Further
We want all of our students to understand their options for career pathways, qualifications and their aspirations beyond Kimberley School.
We would encourage all students, parents and carers to spend time outside of the school building browsing career options and further education choices, not just rely on careers guidance in lessons This is because it is such an important decision and pupils need as much support and guidance from everyone around them as possible.
Our offer from 2026
YEARS 7 & 8
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Enterprise day each year with local business provider
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Curriculum links in lessons to relate to careers
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Participation in Personal Development Drop down day meeting different employers and volunteers
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Annual Future Skills Questionnaire completion
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In school sessions by Further Education providers
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Job of the fortnight in tutor time
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Participation of National Careers Week, National Apprenticeship Week and National T-Level weeks activities
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Futures Fair- a chance to meet employers, education providers and support teams
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You will be delivered a series of Personal Development lessons looking at your soft skills, changes in life, your place in society and looking into the future.
YEAR 10
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Enterprise day each year with local business provider
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Annual Future Skills Questionnaire completion
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In school sessions by Further Educations settings
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Job of the fortnight in tutor time
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Participation of National Careers Week, National Apprenticeship Week and National T-Level weeks activities
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Futures Fair- a chance to meet employers, education providers and support teams
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Unifrog access
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Work Experience (3 day placement)
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Access to 1:1 Careers guidance
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A Day in the life of a college student
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Assemblies and in house lessons during PD.
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You will be delivered a series of Personal Development lessons looking at your soft skills, changes in life, your place in society and looking into the future.
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Curriculum links in lessons to relate to careers
YEARS 9
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Enterprise day each year with local business provider
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Curriculum links in lessons to relate to careers
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Participation in Personal Development Drop down day meeting different employers and volunteers
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Annual Future Skills Questionnaire completion
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In school sessions by Further Education providers
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Job of the fortnight in tutor time
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Participation of National Careers Week, National Apprenticeship Week and National T-Level weeks activities
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Futures Fair- a chance to meet employers, education providers and support teams
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You will be delivered a series of Personal Development lessons looking at your soft skills, changes in life, your place in society and looking into the future.
YEAR 11
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Mock Interview Day and preparation day with external links
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Annual Future Skills Questionnaire completion
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Career of the fortnight sessions in tutor time
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In school sessions by Further Educations settings
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Participation of National Careers Week, National Apprenticeship Week and National T-Level weeks activities
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Futures Fair
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Year 11 Information Evening for Parents
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Unifrog Access
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Record of achievement created in Year 11 PD sessions.
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Assemblies and in house lessons during PD.
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1:1 Careers guidance meeting
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You will be delivered a series of Personal Development lessons looking at your soft skills, changes in life, your place in society and looking into the future.
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Curriculum links in lessons to relate to careers
Post-16 Choices
The Kimberley School Sixth Form is a great place to learn. Students develop independence in a nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on the individual attention and close relationships students have with tutors and teachers. Our class sizes are deliberately kept small to allow for each student to receive the individual attention they need.
Universities
Search and apply for higher education courses and apprenticeships. You will also find many guides and videos on researching options and making applications.
Apprenticeships
Find out about all you need to know about apprenticeships. You can also search for employers that offer apprenticeships.
Guidance Links
This website has lots of video clips about different career choices. Take the BUZZ QUIZ to highlight your skills and qualities and suggested jobs to explore!
Virtual & Volunteering
Springpod is a free careers network for young people looking to discover their future career where you can also apply for virtual work experience opportunities in many career sectors.
Job Market Info
Search for vacancies and find local salary information:
Understanding labour market information (LMI) is becoming increasingly important as the world of work changes. If you have asked any of the questions below you have been asking about LMI!
Understanding LMI can help inform and future proof your career choices, as well as support your career planning.
External Providers - Careers and Personal Development
If you are part of an organisation and would like to get involved to support us with sessions or activities, we would love to hear from you.
External Providers: Contact Form
Please fill out some details in this form and we will come back to you with further information.
You may be interested in taking part in one of our regular events. We run the following events throughout the year. Please let us know in the form if you would like to be involved in these:
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Year 11 networking and mock interview day
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Whole School Careers Fair
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Personal Development Drop Down Day
