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Careers information, apprenticeship vacancies and higher education information can be found on the webpage under Students-Work Experience and Careers.
http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/work-experience-careers/
Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize
Explore BBC Bitesize’s brand new collection of free, online careers resources offering a wealth of inspiration and advice for students.
This new resources offer a rich collection of case studies across a wide range of sectors, linking curriculum subjects and the world of work: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds
START is an online careers programme designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.
The programme is broken down into sections on ‘world of work’ with a job search according to subject, skill or interest; ‘what to study’ about pathways and qualifications; ‘where to learn’ which views all colleges, universities, sixth forms, training providers and UTC; and ‘employability’ which has sections on work experience, work preparation including CV writing, covering letters and interview preparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile.
Students can access the programme at home via the website (www.startprofile.com) with the student code they have been issued with – contact Mrs Turner for further details.
Y11 students – Decisionz Magazine Please follow the link below to the latest Decisionz magazine. This is a free online publication that provides a wealth of advice and guidance for students who will be looking to take on the next step in their lives post Y11. It provides advice about colleges in Derbyshire, how to make applications to college and sixth forms and information about careers.
http://magazine.decisionz.co.uk/books/qdus/#p=1
Y11 Apprenticeships
Year 11 students were shown the link below on how to apply for apprenticeships. We felt it might be useful to parents/carers of Y11 students to view if your son/daughter is thinking of following this path: https://highfieldsmy.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/cgiles_highfields_derbyshire_sch_uk/ERqzZ7aTGzJLhtj4EYtFNcgB nnJvYT1zABhmJztal-hffg
If year 11 students have any questions or would like further information, please see Mrs Giles.
Buxton & Leek College
Please follow the link below to access Buxton & Leek College presentations covering what they are able to offer students and to find out more information.
The presentation below is 24 minutes long: https://ca-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/4202da3d91fc465497f782c46bc429fe A shorter presentation below is 15mins long https://ca-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/118788fc24214794b68c334ab6714b0d
Please look at their website for the virtual open day event – students will need to register in advance.
A link to Buxton & Leek YouTube channel provides a good video library with a wide range of clips including ‘meet the tutor’ videos, interviews with students and the main college film: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuxtonLeekCollege/videos
Learn Live - & Free resources
Learn Live have a virtual pod within www.myfuture.org.uk (located within the careers and transitions zone). Within their pod there is a live streaming TV screen – they will be streaming careers linked videos from over 300 organisations continually through the platform, as an example the Royal Navy are streaming currently.
Linked to that within the ‘Welcome to the Careers and Transitions zone’ you will see a ‘more videos’ hotspot with over 150 pre-recorded videos that have been recently added from organisations such as KPMG, Barclays, Mental Health charities etc.
My Future app and website
My Future is a virtual gateway to support students with their next steps.
• Meet local employers and explore apprenticeship opportunities • Work with training providers to learn about and access courses that are available • Virtually visit post 16 institutions including colleges and universities • Learn about the employment opportunities in your town
To access My Future click on the link below: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/learning/myfuture/
If you are using a PC click on the launch fullscreen button below to enter the platform or if you are using a mobile or tablet download the app from m.appbuild.io/myfuture
Unifrog Careers programme
We have signed up to the careers programme ‘Unifrog’ which offers students careers advice, support and guidance. Students in years 10 and 11 have been emailed with the log on details for Unifrog. If students have not received an email they can access the website through the link - www.unifrog.org/sign-in and click on ‘forgotten password’ to reset the password and log in.
A quick tasks sheet on Unifrog has been uploaded to Show My Homework for students to complete.
Toyota 2021 apprenticeships
Toyota have produced a PowerPoint giving an insight into their apprenticeship opportunities. To view this please click the link below: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Apprenticeship-OpportunitiesPresentation.pptx
For full details of Toyota apprenticeships please visit their website: https://recruitment.toyotauk.com/
Learning Curve Open Day for 16-19 year olds
Work experience - Airbus, EY, Nestle and more
Airbus’ aerospace virtual work experience is for year 10 - 13 students. It involves around 10 hours of activities that students can complete at a time that suits them - meaning they don’t have to take time off school (or eat into lesson time) – full details can be found through the link below:
https://www.springpod.co.uk/airbus-aerospace-workexperience/?utm_source=campus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=airbus%2Bopwexcoord_04 _11_2020
The free virtual work experience lasts for one week and would involve students (virtually) meeting a variety of team members working in areas anywhere from space to civil aviation. They’ll also learn about sustainability and manufacturing and they’ll complete work and assignments to get an understanding of what life at Airbus is like.
Student’s will receive a certificate directly from Airbus themselves, which is something they can use in both their CVs and personal statements.
Please click the link below for further information and the application process:
https://www.springpod.co.uk/airbus-aerospace-work-experience/
Careers update:
Nestle are holding virtual open evenings running from the 9-13 November, aimed at students, parents and teachers, outlining all of their apprenticeship opportunities. For the full schedule (designed to fit around school hours) and all other information click the link below: https://www.springpod.co.uk/opportunities/nestle-virtual-open-eveningweek/?utm_source=campus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=airbus%2Bopwexcoord_04_1 1_2020
North West London NHS Trust are speaking at a conference aimed at aspiring healthcare professionals. Students with an interest in the NHS can find out further information from the link below: https://www.springpod.co.uk/opportunities/health-careers-live-sat-7thnovember/?utm_source=campus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=airbus%2Bopwexcoord_ 04_11_2020
For details on the latest work experience programmes please click the link below: https://www.springpod.co.uk/workexperience/?utm_source=campus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=airbus%2Bopwexcoord _04_11_2020 To view everything available you can create a free Springpod account.
School Meals – week 2 menu
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November
Week 2
During the autumn/winter term and until Covid-19 guidelines are relaxed there will be a reduced menu option for both school sites.
Highfields Grab and Go Menu:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Main Pork Italian Loaded Roast Chicken Catch of Meal Meatballs with Shepherds Gammon Katsu the Day One Mediterranean Pie Cob/ Baguette Curry Sauce Main Vegan Italian Loaded Roast Veggie Veggie Meal Meatballs with Vegetarian Quorn Cob/ Korma Pizza Two Mediterranean Shepherds Baguette Sauce Pie
All main meals are served with seasonal vegetables and traditional accompaniments.
Light Bites
A selection of hot paninis, jacket potatoes, pasta pots and cold sandwiches/baguettes are available daily.
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November Food available at break:
Toast with Butter Croissant Garlic Bread
Thursday Half Toasted Teacake Full Teacake Bacon Cob Sausage Cob
Friday Bacon Cob Crumpet Toast with Butter Flavoured Naan Toast with Butter Garlic Bread Pizza Baguette
Half Buttered Bagel Half Cheese Topped Bagel Toastie (2 slices of bread)
Crumpet Toast with Butter Garlic Bread
