Careers Education at Grove Road School

Our Careers Programme

At Grove Road School, our Careers Programme is thoughtfully designed to align with our holistic approach to education. It ensures that all pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences that extend well beyond the classroom, enabling them to become fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, and guidance necessary to pursue successful and fulfilling career paths in the future.

We incorporate a variety of tools and platforms into our programme, including the Skills Builder Framework and Morrisby, to enhance and refine key employability skills. These are introduced and developed throughout each pupil’s time at Grove Road School.

In addition, we provide access to a dedicated, independent careers adviser who offers personalised and tailored support to every student. This ensures that all individuals are given the guidance they need to explore opportunities, make informed decisions, and work purposefully towards achieving their long-term aspirations.

Information for Students:

Tailored To You – The careers programme at Grove Road School is designed around your individual interests and future ambitions.

Expert Guidance – You will be supported throughout your journey by experienced careers professionals who will share valuable knowledge and help you develop the essential skills needed for the world of work.

Dedicated Curriculum – There is a bespoke careers curriculum delivered to all students at Grove Road, tailored to your stage of your career journey and aspiration linked skills.

Information for Parents & Carers:

Careers is Central to School Life – At Grove Road School, careers education is an integral part of every student’s experience. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities including career talks, skills workshops, and meaningful work experience placements.

Independent Advice – Every student receives impartial and personalised careers guidance from a qualified independent advisor to support informed decision-making.

Information for Employers:

We Welcome Employer Involvement – We are always eager to build partnerships with employers who can offer inspiring talks, engaging workshops, or hands-on experience opportunities for our students. Your involvement plays a vital role in preparing young people for their future careers.

If you are an employer and able to partner with Grove Road School in terms of our careers curriculum or work experience opportunities, please get in touch with Lloyd Folks (Careers Leader) at lloyd.folks@horizoncare.co.uk

Work Experience

Work experience represents a highly valuable opportunity for students to gain first-hand insight into the world of work, particularly within a career or vocational area in which they have a personal interest. It enables young people to develop essential skills, build confidence, and acquire industry-specific knowledge that can be applied when they transition from the school environment into further education, training, or employment.

At Grove Road School, our dedicated Careers Leader works closely with both students and external organisations to secure meaningful work experience placements. These placements are carefully matched to the individual interests, strengths, and aspirations of each student, ensuring they contribute meaningfully to their personal career development.

For example, one of our students is currently undertaking a placement within the bricklaying industry. Through this experience, they are gaining practical knowledge and skills related to the various processes involved in bricklaying, as well as valuable, hands-on experience of working on a real site and contributing to an ongoing project.

Benefits of Work Experience:

For Students:

· Increased confidence and self-esteem.

· Enhanced understanding of different careers and industries.

· Development of key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

· Opportunity to gain valuable work experience.

For Employers:

· Increased engagement with the local community.

· Opportunity to build relationships with schools and educational institutions.

· Exposure to new talent and ideas.

· Potential future employees.

For the School:

· Enhanced reputation and community engagement.

· Improved student outcomes and career prospects.

· Increased opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

Labour Market Information

Sutton is a great place to live and work. Lots of people here have jobs in areas like healthcare, education, shops, and office work. There are also many small businesses, which means there are a variety of different jobs available some close to home, and some further away in London.

Many adults in Sutton have studied at college or university, but there are also lots of ways to learn skills through training, apprenticeships, and supported work placements. This means there are different paths to work, so you can choose what’s right for you.

People in Sutton are paid well compared to other areas, and most adults have jobs. That’s good news for our students - it means that with the right support and choices, there are real opportunities to find work, earn money, and be part of the community.

At school, we’ll help you explore careers, learn about your strengths, and find next steps that suit your goals whether that’s more education, training, or starting your first job.

The following websites can support parents in conversations about careers, qualifications and pathways allowing students to make informed choices about their next steps.

National Careers Service

National Careers Service provides excellent information about a wider variety of job roles.

Target Careers

Key information on different careers sectors – includes useful advice and information such as salaries, the types of jobs available and what your options are with, or without, a degree.

Working Futures 2014-2024

Report produced by the UK Commission of Employment and Skills on the future of work in the UK.

LMI Future Trends

To view useful information on the national labour market and future trends including Sutton, Merton and the wider London area.

Careerometer

Find out about pay and projected workforce changes in different jobs.

Target Jobs 

Focus on graduate job descriptions to find out what each job involves and the qualifications and skills that are need in that career

Creative Industries

Independent review of the Creative Industries.

Impact and Review Information

We measure the success of our careers programme through a combination of destination outcomes, such as post-16 and post-18 education, training, or employment data, as well as student, parent/carers and staff feedback collected via surveys and events.

We also track student engagement with careers activities and employer encounters throughout the year to assess reach and impact.

Our published careers information is reviewed annually, to ensure all content is current and aligned with updated guidance and local labour market trends.

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