Careers includes both education, information and guidance. Careers education helps our pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to make successful choices, manage transitions in learning and move into work. Through guidance pupils are able to use their knowledge and skills to make the decisions about learning and work that are right for them.

Careers education forms an integral part of the curriculum in the Curriculum Enhancement programme. The four main areas of careers learning, identified in the National Framework, form themes throughout careers work from Year 7 to Year 13. 

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• Self-development - understand themselves and be aware of their strengths and areas for development to inform future learning, work choices and progression routes. 

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• Positive self-esteem – understand themselves and the influences on them and how best to manage these influences to maximise their potential. 

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• Career exploration - investigate opportunities in learning and work through a wide range of resources (computer programmes, internet, books, leaflets and impartial careers guidance). 

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• Career management - make and adjust plans, to manage change and transition in learning, work and career choices.