Mrs Harris is responsible for independent Careers Advice and Guidance at Shenley Brook End School. Mrs Harris is based in the Careers Office opposite Art 1.

Any student in years 7 to 13 can arrange an appointment with Mrs Harris by speaking with your Form Tutor, Head of Year or arranging an appointment directly in form time, break time, lunch or after school.

Appointments can cover a range of topics including:

• Careers exploration
• Information about a particular career/industry
• Post-16 options
• Post-18 options
• Job application support
• Apprenticeships
• Alternative routes in to careers
• CV writing
• Mock interviews
• Planning next steps

All advice and guidance provided is personalised to the student, impartial and detailed. At the end of a careers appointment students can expect to go away with a detailed action plan in order to help them follow through with research planning and taking action in order to progress.

All staff at the school will support you to develop the Attitude, Skills and Knowledge (ASK) you need for the world of work. You will receive information when appropriate about work experience opportunities, how curriculum subjects link to careers and will meet people from the world of work who will help you to acquire the skills and knowledge to be successful.

The school is committed to helping you realise your potential and develop your understanding of what is available so that you are equipped to deal with the challenges and opportunities that the world of work brings.