Students at Queen Elizabeth’s School will benefit from:
● Access to a range of activities that inspire them, including employer talks, careers fairs, motivational speakers, assemblies, college and university visits.
● Links with local employers, to help boost attitudes and employability skills, learning about the range of roles and opportunities available to them.
● Direct experiences of the workplace.
● Meaningful encounters with employers, helping all students learn about what work is like and how to be successful in the workplace.
● Access to advice from external providers on options available at Post 16 including apprenticeships. T levels, GAP year opportunities, university, college and direct employment.
● Face to face advice and guidance to build confidence and motivation.
● Co-ordinated support from external agencies including Dorset Careers Hub, Educational Development Trust, ASK apprenticeship.
● Information, including local Labour Market Information from a range of agencies to develop a smoother pathway between education and work:
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership
National Careers Service
● Careers embedded within the curriculum.
● Free access to careers advice, 7 days per week, from trained specialists through the National Careers Service 
● The opportunity to book a career appointment with a trained specialist at school. This is available to all students in every year group. 
● Activities during tutor time in all year groups that promote awareness of a wide range of career opportunities and progression routes.

Employer involvement is key to our Careers programme. Employers help inspire and motivate our students enabling them to make informed decisions about their future.

Benefits for Businesses:
● Making a difference: The opportunity to inspire young people and shape their futures is highlighted as a source of satisfaction.
● Fulfilling Gatsby Benchmarks: Participating aligns with best practices outlined by the Gatsby Foundation and the Careers and Enterprise Company.
● Developing staff: Employees can acquire new skills through engagement activities.
● Community building: Forging connections with schools and fostering positive community relations.
● Enhancing company profile: Participating businesses gain positive exposure.
● Supporting future workforce: Businesses can contribute to developing a skilled future generation.

Ways to Get Involved:
● Mock interviews: Assisting students with interview practice and CV structuring.
● Extracurricular activities: Participating in clubs or events related to your industry.
● Motivational talks: Sharing career experiences and inspiring students.
● Mentoring/coaching: Providing structured guidance to students.
● Workshops: Hands-on activities related to your field of expertise.
● Pathways discussions: Sharing knowledge about apprenticeships and other career options.
● Diversity and inclusion: Championing efforts to break down workplace barriers.
● Subject enrichment: Connecting your industry to specific school lessons.
● Work experience: Offering placements at your company.
● SEN Support: Providing work experience opportunities with tailored support for students with special needs.

Support:
● Maximise your time: The school ensures efficient use of your time.
● Dedicated contact: Mrs Hayley Jones serves as your point of contact.
● Clear information: Pre-briefings, details on arrangements and safeguarding policies.
● Evaluation and feedback: The school actively seeks feedback to improve the program.
● Networking and updates: With your permission, you will be added to the employer database and receive information on future activities.

We know that you want to give your child the best start in life, this relates not just to their
grades and qualifications, but also to wider areas of school and society.

● Focus beyond grades: QE prioritises student experiences beyond just academic achievement.
● Exploring interests: The school provides opportunities for students to try different things and discover their passions.
● Career guidance: QE actively helps students consider their future careers through 1:1 support, events and programs.
● Parental support: The school encourages parents to motivate their children to participate in these opportunities.

Actionable points for you as a parent:
● Check the school calendar and encourage your child to particpate: look for upcoming career events such as: 
Careers & Apprenticeship Fair, apprenticeship workshops, mock Interviews and encourage
● Support your childs choices: help your child make informed decisions about their future by discussing their interests and career options. You can access Unifrog, the careers platform via unifrog
● Parents advice and resources: Use the provided link to view support and information for helping your child with their career and education decisions: skills for careers