Careers

Careers Lead: Ms Sarah Ledwidge, Assistant Headteacher

Contact: sledwidge@kngs.co.uk, 0121 675 1305

Link to Careers Policy.

Link to Careers Programme

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

The programme is reviewed at half-term check points, using the Compass evaluation tool and meetings with Birmingham Careers Hub to assess ongoing progress in relation to the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. The impact of the careers programme is also monitored and reviewed termly as part of the whole school self-review process. We assess the impact with feedback from students, teachers and employers so that we can continue to provide and improve the quality of our careers provision. Students destinations are tracked to ensure that they can successfully move onto the most appropriate pathway for them.

Date of last review: November 2024.  Date of next review: November 2025.