Careers
Careers Education
At Uxbridge High School, we are committed to providing a high-quality careers education programme that inspires, informs and empowers every student to make ambitious and well-informed decisions about their future.
Our careers programme supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of education, employment and training. Through a range of experiences, including employer encounters, workplace experiences, careers guidance, higher education opportunities and curriculum links, students are encouraged to explore the wide variety of pathways available to them.
We believe that effective careers education plays a vital role in raising aspirations, broadening horizons and helping students understand the relevance of their learning beyond the classroom.
Our careers programme supports students to:
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Develop self-awareness, confidence and independence
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Explore a wide range of career pathways and opportunities
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Understand the skills employers value
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Make informed choices at key transition points, including GCSE options, post-16 and post-18 destinations
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Build employability skills that will prepare them for the future workplace
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Understand the links between their subjects, future careers and real-world applications
Throughout their time at Uxbridge High School, students have access to a broad range of careers-related learning opportunities, including:
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One-to-one careers guidance
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Employer encounters and guest speakers
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Workplace experiences and work shadowing opportunities
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University and apprenticeship information
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Careers fairs and themed careers events
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Careers workshops and curriculum-linked activities
Our careers programme is underpinned by the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and is regularly reviewed to ensure students receive meaningful and impactful experiences that prepare them for life beyond school.
Employability Skills
We aim to help students develop the transferable skills needed to thrive in education, employment and life, including:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Leadership
Creativity
Digital literacy
Organisation and self-management
Numeracy
Our careers provision is aligned with the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance ensuring that all students receive a progressive and meaningful careers education throughout their time at Uxbridge High School. For further information about each benchmark, please click the links below to visit the Gatsby website.
Our careers programme includes:
Through this section of the website, students, parents and carers can access information about future pathways, careers opportunities and the support available throughout each key stage.
You can also explore:
An overview of our careers programme
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) careers education
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) careers education
Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) careers education
Information about post-16 and post-18 pathways
Careers resources for students, parents and carers
Our aim is to ensure that every student leaves Uxbridge High School with the confidence, skills and aspirations needed to succeed in their chosen next steps.
For More Information
For more information, please contact the Careers Lead:
Ms M Akgun
111 The Greenway, Hillingdon, UB8 2PR
makgun@uhs.org.uk
01895 234060