Careers (CEIAG)

Careers Programme

At The Harbour School, we are committed to ensuring that careers and aspirations are embedded throughout all aspects of school life. The Harbour School is devoted to ensuring that all students have an appropriate and sustainable post-16 destination that is tracked and supported.

Understanding students’ career choices and aspirations is paramount to a student’s success at school, and also in preparing them for their future lives.

Students at The Harbour School are encouraged to explore a wide range of career choices through our PSHE and careers programme. We aim to prepare our students for future opportunities in the world of study, and ultimately, in their working life.

Key Stage 3

KS3 students have a term of PSHE lessons focused on careers, Students look into different career pathways, collate information and advice, matching their skills and qualities to two career options.

Local employers are invited in to speak to students each year to inform students of the changing needs within their community.

Key Stage 4

All students are able to access

• In-house careers guidance in the form of individual and group meetings on post 16 pathways, apprenticeships and college courses.
• Taster days and open evenings at our local FE providers.
• All students will be introduced to our PCC careers advisor from Year 10. All Year 11 students will have the opportunity to receive individual personal guidance at least twice throughout the year.
• Local employers are invited in to speak to students at least once a year to inform students of the changing needs within their community.
• Year 11 students will have the opportunity to experience the workplace, this may be done virtually or through work visits

To reflect the changes and the labour market needs of Portsmouth and the surrounding area, we are continually reviewing our options programme at KS4 to include more vocational courses in partnership with our partner Further Education providers.

Alumni of The Harbour School have gone on to pursue a variety of post 16 options including;

• foundation course entry at university
• joining the army
• apprenticeships
• sixth form study
• college courses
• internships and jobs with training

Careers lead at The Harbour School

The Careers lead at The Harbour School is Jane Marshall

[email protected]

Curriculum Roadmap

Meet the Careers and Progression Advisers working with The Harbour School

Our role is to provide impartial advice and guidance tailored to each student’s interests, strengths, and goals. This entails helping students understand the full range of options available to them—whether that be further education, apprenticeships, vocational training, or employment.

Support provided includes:

 One-to-one career guidance interviews

• Help with CV writing and job applications
• Information on post-16 options
• Support with college and sixth form applications
• Guidance on apprenticeships and vocational routes

We believe that early and consistent careers guidance plays a crucial role in building confidence and helping students to take ownership of their future. I work alongside teaching staff, parents, and external partners to ensure that students are well-prepared for life beyond school.

All Year 10 and Year 11 students are offered a one-to-one careers meeting with me and a parent, carer, or keyworker is welcome to attend the meeting with them.

If you would like to meet with our advisors or find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Jane Marshall on [email protected], THS careers lead, who will share your details with us.

We also encourage you to talk to your child about their aspirations and the support available to help them achieve their goals.