Careers
Careers Education at Castle Donington College
At Castle Donington College, our vision for Careers Education is to raise aspirations, equip pupils with the skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential, and provide meaningful opportunities to explore a wide range of career pathways.
We are committed to ensuring all pupils receive high-quality, impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) so they are fully prepared for their next steps in education, training, or employment.
Our aim is to improve the life chances of all young people by providing a nurturing, safe and supportive environment alongside a personalised approach to careers learning.
How Our Careers Programme is Delivered
Our CEIAG programme is delivered through:
- The curriculum, particularly PSHE
- Tutor time activities and assemblies
- Employer engagement activities and workplace encounters
- Careers events and visits
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews with a careers adviser
- External provider engagement (colleges, universities, apprenticeships, training providers)
We work to ensure pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for life beyond school, including employability, communication, resilience, and enterprise skills.
National Careers Service
Further independent careers information can be found via the National Careers Service:
Useful LMI Resources
- National Careers Service – Explore Careers and LMI
- National Careers Service – Skills and Careers Advice
- LMI for All (Government-supported data tool)
Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Careers Provision
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) Our Key Stage 3 programme supports pupils in exploring future pathways and making informed GCSE option choices. Pupils receive:
- Technical & Apprenticeship Encounters: At least 2 encounters with providers of technical education or apprenticeships across Years 8 and 9.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 1 week’s worth of structured work experience activities across Years 7 to 9.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) Our Key Stage 4 programme helps pupils research post-16 routes, education, and training options through visits to and from post-16 providers. Pupils receive:
- Technical & Apprenticeship Encounters: At least 2 encounters with technical education or apprenticeship providers across Years 10 and 11.
- Work Experience Placements: A minimum of 1 week’s worth of external work experience placement(s), delivering a total of 2 weeks of work experience across Key Stages 3 and 4 in line with the national work experience guarantee.
Information regarding the National Careers Service can be found here.
For more information about our Careers Programme, please contact our Careers Leader Miss Najib, via postroom@cdcollege.uk or 01332 810528