Careers
Our Twin Imperative:
Pathways School life is centred on our ‘twin imperative’ where all members of the school community approach each pupil as individuals and consider their need and put the relevant adaptations and provisions in place for them to make notable progress both in character education and through academic including vocational qualifications.
It is our intention that all pupils who leave Pathways School have the knowledge and skills to be successful in their desired destination:
All students will:
Develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their abilities and affinities.
Gain a greater knowledge of the range of opportunities open to them.
Take part in work related activities in and out of school.
Understand the labour market and the requirements and expectations of employers.
Learn to make decisions wisely about their future.
Be fully prepared to manage change and be fully supported through key transition periods
Learn how to improve their own employability: how to find work, how to get work and how to progress their careers.
We are extremely proud of our links with employers. These employers work very closely with students through work placements, which are individually matched to the student’s interest and are of a very high quality.
Year 7
Next Step – Students are supported in their transition from primary school into secondary school and begin to learn more about themselves. During the year they complete a pupil pathway and milestone outlining their targets and skills.
Year 8
Exploring Work – Students explore the world of work gaining a greater understanding of employer’s expectations, employability skills and the labour market.
Year 9
Students have opportunities of engaging in vocational courses, attending courses run by different industries, e.g. Life Course run by the London Fire Brigade. Visiting professionals from various industries, visits to career fairs.
Year 10
A program of identifying concrete skills and personal attributes, which will be, linked to career paths, job and college applications. Creating a personal statement, CV, cover letter culminating in interview skills and submitting applications for work placements and attending interviews with employers. The length of the placements adapted to the individual students individual needs and abilities.
Year 11
Preparation for Progression – Students undergo a programme of education, information and guidance to help them make the vital decisions about their future. A series of PHSE lessons teaches them about effective decision-making, explores their options and gives support in making their applications. It covers the full range of routes into their future including sixth form, FE College, apprenticeships and school leaver programmes. This is supported by 1:1 careers interviews and a progression interview with a member of the Leadership Team.
The careers policy will be reviewed next in Spring 2025. For more information regarding careers please contact Dan Aristidou via the school office on pathwaysinfo@ekotrust.org.uk.
