Parents
Further to the information outlined on the Careers, page, we are delighted to provide additional resources to support your child's careers journey, which you can find below.
Employability skills
In school, we focus on developing our students' key employability skills. We have identified the following 7 main skills: Problem-solving, Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, Perseverance, Teamwork and Organisation. Where students are developing these skills in lessons, they will see the logos displayed. These logos look like this:
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Careers telephone advice to support Warlingham Students
As part of our aim to ensure Warlingham students get the best possible Careers Information and Guidance, we would like to make students and parents aware of the national service which has been launched.
The BIS provides a telephone careers helpline for students as part of the National Careers Service. Support is available from trained advisors who will talk through issues, offering confidential advice and practical help. We have been informed that advisers are available from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. We very much hope that this will be a useful, additional tool which will benefit Warlingham students in guiding them towards the right careers choices.
Telephone: 0800 100 900
Text: 0776 641 3219
Independent Careers Advice
We also provide independent careers advice and guidance through an external provider. These appointments can be arranged by contacting Mrs Langley or Mrs Rayner by email at Careers@WarlinghamTLT.co.uk
Unifrog
The Unifrog online program helps students to explore the many different career opportunities available to them. All
students in the school can use this platform. This can be accessed both at school and at home. If you have not previously logged in, you can log in initially using the code sent to your school email. All students need to complete the Personality Profile, and the Interests Profile. Once students have done this they can use the research tools for the Subject Library and Careers Library, access a wealth of webinars and podcasts as well as create a log of all careers encounters. If you are having difficulty, please contact Mrs Langley on L.Langley@WarlinghamTLT.co.uk.
Careers Padlet
The following Padlet contains links to a number of opportunities for students to consider after Warlingham Sixth Form College including university, apprenticeships and the world of work. It’s updated regularly so please do check it carefully to support students with making their next steps.
Useful sources of information
There is a huge amount of information online to support careers awareness and making the right choices. The following are some particularly useful website links:
LMI for All Quizes
Click here to complete the Careerometer careers quiz
Click here to complete the Skillsometer careers skills quiz
Careers Magazine
This website has free magazines for parents and school students/leavers published regularly that make for interesting reading.
Success at School
Success at School is the place for young people to explore careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses and advice.
I Could
Real stories to inspire your career. Career videos, job information and ideas for your future.
Take the Buzz Quiz
There are 16 possible results, each connected to an animal. Which animal are you? The Buzz personality profile was developed by icould.
National Careers Service
Hundreds of job profiles and career related topics.
Careers Box
Careers box is the national careers film library, a free careers resource showing hundreds of real people doing real jobs.
UCAS
Information for students and parents on the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
Not Going To Uni
The UK's leading website for school and college leavers. Lots of information about training courses. Advice for students about apprenticeships, jobs and training. Details of employees offering apprenticeships and training. Students can register to receive weekly updates.
Apprenticeships
The main website that advertises all apprenticeship opportunities. These can be searched by geographical region or by employment sector. Students can register to receive weekly updates.
Prospects
Guiding millions of students to make the right choice. Match your skills and personality to 400+ job profiles.
Career Companion
Independent and impartial gateway to careers information on the Internet. A comprehensive database describing a range of careers and required qualifications.
Step into the NHS / NHS Careers
Two websites specifically designed for students with details about the jobs available in all areas of the NHS. Case studies of people who work for the NHS. Links to university courses.
Parental Guidance
Careers information advice from the Careers Writers Association with a mass of useful information for students aged 11-21. The website section has detailed links to specific employment sectors.
Helping Your Child begin their Career Journey 2020 ebook eBook.
Case studies, information on T-levels, plus guest articles on university, mental health, encouraging young women into engineering and more.
Work Experience
Please see the Work Experience tab for information on both in person and virtual work experience opportunities.