Careers
Careers Lead: Ms Sarah Ledwidge, Assistant Headteacher
Contact: sledwidge@kngs.co.uk, 0121 675 1305
Link to Careers Policy.
Link to Careers Programme
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Kings Norton Girls’ School students receive Careers Education & Guidance which:
- Is independent and impartial
- Is easily accessible and free of charge
- Is based on the principle of equality of opportunity
- Is provided by adults with appropriate education and training
- Is structured and forms an integral part of students’ overall education
- Recognises the contribution of students to their own career development
- Recognises the contribution of others, particularly parents, to this process
- Respects the confidentiality of personal information
Student Entitlement
While studying at Kings Norton Girls’ School students receive the following careers guidance:
- A structured programme of careers guidance, information and advice through the PSHE programme Careers Programme
- Careers interview with independent careers advisor (1:1 in Year 11, by referral in Sixth Form)
- Contact with the world of work through participation in work experience (Year 10 and Year 12), Challenge Days, Year 9 Community Outreach days, employer partnerships and subject specific activities
- Planned activities to help develop knowledge and understanding of careers and the world of work such as careers fairs and visitors who are experts in their field
- Access to several specialist careers resources which support applications to university and apprenticeship placements and give wide ranging careers advice
Date of last review: November 2023. Date of next review: November 2024.