Careers Programme Information

Michaela Community School is committed to raising the aspirations of all of our pupils. Indeed, one of our fundamental aims is to ensure that all our pupils develop as high achieving, confident, articulate young people whose education fully equips them to go on to university or the career of their choice.

Every student at Michaela Community School is encouraged to set their sights high for their futures, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. Our Careers programme supports this process through a wide range of activities including Careers education as part of the PSHE Programme, outside speakers, academic support, mentoring and visits to universities.

The programme equips pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to make the transition from school to a university, college and career of their choice. This programme begins in Year 7 and provides opportunities, careers information, advice and guidance so that all pupils are aware and supported to make the right choices as well as developing the skills necessary for a successful career. The Michaela Careers Pathway for Years 7-11 can be seen in detail below.

Our Careers Lead is Mr Burkitt. If you would like to contact him, please email below and put FAO Mr Burkitt:

info@mcsbrent.co.uk

Of course, preparation for a successful transition into further education and careers is not limited to career-focused sessions: we aim to develop the fundamental skills for a successful career (such as teamwork, communication, cooperation and problem solving) as part of our curriculum and pedagogy in all academic subjects.
 

Careers Speakers

Michaela offers pupils across years 7-13 a varied range of speakers. These are progressive through the age range and tailored to individual need, but have previously included employers and employees from a wide range of professions from the following disciplines: barristers, doctors, hairdressers, business owners, data scientists, documentary producers and firemen, to name a few.

Michaela offers a minimum of two employer encounters each term to each year group. Pupils are made aware of the employability skills, experience, and qualifications that employers want to build up a rich picture of the world of work and its requirements. 
 

University Taster Days

Sixth Form students are encouraged through the Michaela6th Tutor Programme to take a proactive and independent approach to their university options. Students are also encouraged to apply to programmes such as UNIQ, Sutton Trust Summer Schools, Debate Chamber, UCL Target Medicine programme and others, as a way of experiencing university life before making UCAS applications.

UNIFROG

We are in the process of integrating the UNIFROG online platform into our careers and further education advice to pupils.
 

Work Experience and Volunteering

All pupils are directed towards opportunities for workplace visits, volunteering, virtual work place visits and part-time work during Key Stage 4.
 

Management of Provider Access Requests Procedure

Michaela Community School can arrange access of providers to pupils at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997. Please contact the school through the main school email at below, if you wish to come and speak to pupils about your institution.
info@mcsbrent.co.uk