Students
Welcome to our student careers hub. Here you will find guidance, resources and opportunities to help you explore your future options, develop your skills and make informed decisions about your next steps.
Whether you are beginning to think about your future career, choosing your GCSE options, planning your post-16 pathway or preparing for life after sixth form, our careers resources are here to support you.
Useful Careers Resources:
- Unifrog – log in with your school email to access a wealth of support! Did you know additional tiles open up every year?
- National Careers Service – careers information, job profiles and skills guidance.
- UCAS – university applications and higher education advice.
- Apprenticeships – explore apprenticeship opportunities and applications.
If you need further support, speak to your form tutor initially who can then contact the careers team located in the Post-16 floor 0 area.
Use the links below to find guidance specific to your key stage:
Our Careers Programme:
Below you can find a breakdown of what to expect from careers education and support at Pudsey Grammar School from Year 7 through to Year 13.
Each year builds upon previous knowledge and skills, ensuring students develop increasing confidence, awareness and independence in managing their future choices.
Year 7
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- Introductory Careers Programme assembly with Mr Burkinshaw & Miss Robinson
- Careers of the Week initiative during form time
- 20 Careers initiative in subject areas
- NHS Restart a Heart Day
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
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Year 8
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- Introductory Careers Programme assembly with Mr Burkinshaw & Miss Robinson
- Careers of the Week initiative during form time
- West Yorkshire Police One Life, No Knives Day
- Altru STEM Performance
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Careers PSHE Lessons
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
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Year 9
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- Introductory Careers Programme assembly with Mr Burkinshaw & Miss Robinson
- Careers of the Week initiative during form time
- Accenture GCSE options & Future Careers Workshop
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Year 9 Speed Networking Event during National Careers Week
- Year 9 Guided Choices Evening
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
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Year 10
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- Introductory Careers Programme assembly with Mr Burkinshaw & Miss Robinson
- Careers of the Week initiative during form time
- DWP Employability Workshops
- EQUANS Green Horizons Workshops
- Year 10 Mock Interview Day during National Careers Week
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Post-16 Taster Day (with workshops delivered by local colleges for those considering technical pathways)
- Apprenticeship & HE assemblies
- Year 10 Hospitality & Catering Programme (subject specific)
- Year 10 Child Development Work Experience morning (subject specific)
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
All year 10 student will receive a 30-minute careers appointment with our in-house careers advisor, Miss Robinson. The date, time and location will be communicated to you via your form tutors.
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Year 11
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- Introductory Careers Programme assembly with Mr Burkinshaw & Miss Robinson
- Careers of the Week initiative during form time
- Year 11 Post-16 Aspirations meetings with a member of the senior leadership team
- Targeted careers appointments for those who required additional support
- Apprenticeship & post-16 options assemblies
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
- Leeds City College & Leeds Employment and Skills presence at GCSE results day
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Post-16
Year 12
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- Careers-driven weekly form time
- Year 12 UCAS Discovery Fair at Leeds Beckett University
- Year 12 Work Experience Week
- Year 12 Oxbridge & Medicine Support Programme
- Post-16 Speakers Programme including employers, education providers and high profile professionals
- Parker Hannifin Engineer of Tomorrow Programme (subject specific)
- Option to enrol onto the Progression Module Programme
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
All year 12 students will receive a 30-minute careers appointment with our in-house careers advisor, Miss Robinson. The date, time and location will be communicated to you via your form tutors.
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Year 13
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- Careers-driven weekly form time
- Oxbridge & Medicine application support
- UCAS & University application support
- Apprenticeship & employment application support
- Targeted careers appointments for those who required additional support
- Post-16 Speakers Programme including employers, education providers and high profile professionals
- Careers Fair access during National Careers Week
- Form tutor meetings to discuss aspirations & update Compass+ profiles
- Year 13 Success Evening including Student Finance & Apprenticeship talks
- Compass+ Future Skills Survey
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If you need further support, speak to your form tutor initially who can then contact the careers team located in the Post-16 floor 0 area.
Use the links below to find guidance specific to your key stage:
