Secondary Schools

Careers & Employability Education for Secondary Schools

CareerSculpt works with secondary schools to deliver inclusive, practical CEIAG and employability provision that supports informed decision-making, confident transitions and positive post-16 outcomes.

Our programmes help young people understand who they are, explore their options and develop the skills and behaviours needed for further education, training or work. Sessions are interactive and activity-based, using discussion, real-world scenarios and practical tasks to keep young people engaged and build confidence around choices and transitions.

Supporting Young People Across Secondary School

Year 7: Discover - Introducing Careers & Building Curiosity

In Year 7, careers learning focuses on helping young people settle into secondary school while beginning to explore the idea of work and future possibilities in a low-pressure way. We support young people to:

Begin conversations about careers and the world of work
Explore different roles through real people, practical examples and real-world insight
Recognise their interests, strengths and emerging skills
Build confidence talking about what they enjoy and what they are good at

At this stage, the focus is on curiosity, confidence and widening horizons — not decisions.

Years 8–9: Explore & Prepare – Exploration & Pathway Awareness

As young people progress through KS3, we support them to develop a more rounded understanding of careers and pathways by:

Exploring a wider range of careers and routes
Understanding how subjects — including STEM subjects — connect to future options
Developing self-awareness around skills, interests and strengths
Building awareness to support informed subject option choices

This stage helps young people make sense of their options while keeping pathways open.

Years 10–11: Transition & Readiness – Decisions & Next Steps

As young people approach post-16 transitions, our focus shifts towards preparation and confidence. We support young people to:

Understand post-16 pathways (A-Levels, T-Levels, Apprenticeships, Further Education (FE) and work-based routes)
Explore labour-market-relevant pathways, including STEM and technical routes
Prepare for work experience and employer expectations
Develop employability skills such as communication, resilience and professionalism
Make aspirational yet realistic decisions about next steps

All guidance is impartial, supportive and learner-centred.

What We Deliver in Secondary Schools

Careers & Employability Education (CEIAG)

Careers assemblies and year-group talks
Curriculum-linked workshops
Post-16 and post-18 pathway sessions

Careers exploration and decision-making support

Targeted & Preventative Support

Programmes for young people at risk of NEET or disengagement
Small-group and 1:1 intervention
SEND-aware and vulnerable cohort provision
Early identification of young people at RONI (Risk of NEET Indicator) / RODI (Risk of Dropout Indicator)

Employer Engagement & STEM Insight

Employer talks and panels
Enterprise sessions
Industry days
Mentoring opportunities
Work-experience preparation and employability insight
Exposure to STEM, technical and growth-sector careers

Employer involvement is structured, safeguarded and purposeful.

Impact, Tracking & Reporting

All secondary interventions are designed to support measurable outcomes. Impact reporting may include:

Identification and tracking of RONI / RODI young people
Skills confidence shifts
Pathway interest and intended destination insights
Engagement and participation metrics
Learner voice and qualitative feedback
Clear recommendations for next steps

Delivery aligns with Gatsby Benchmarks, supports statutory CEIAG requirements, and provides evidence for inspection, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Talk to Us About Secondary Provision

Book a call to discuss how CareerSculpt can support young people in your school and your wider priorities.

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