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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
Buxton & Leek College have just finished their Virtual Information Events which have taken place over the past two weeks. Their next expected events will likely take place in January which will take on a similar format. Students can still register for these events the same way as last time through the registration form on the website to ensure they get an appointment slot. Register at: https://www.blc.ac.uk/virtual-information-evening-2/
As part of the event Buxton & Leek College launched a new part of their website containing lots of video content and information relevant to any school leavers thinking about coming to the college. It is a useful resource and makes for easy exploring. To access follow the link below: https://www.blc.ac.uk/about-blc/virtual-open-day/
Normally the college would offer to host application workshops to support students who want to come to Buxton & Leek College. They would like to continue this commitment towards supporting students who otherwise find applying to college difficult and will be running group video chat sessions with students over Teams or speaking to students over the phone to provide information advice and guidance or to walk them through the application process.
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 full screen 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/
Virtual Careers Events
The following virtual events will take place at the start of December. Students can register online now for either/both events and will have the opportunity to chat with exhibitors by voice/video or text chat as well as download useful information and view online video content.
The user experience is optimal when students have access to their own PC/phone/tablet and can navigate the event at their leisure.
The National School & College Leaver Show
1 December 2020, 9.30am-4.30pm https://nscl.vfairs.com/en
Over 80 exhibitors, a mix of employers and HEI’s with an emphasis on Higher Education.
The National Apprenticeship Show
2 December 2020, 9.30am-4.30pm https://nas.vfairs.com/en
Over 40 exhibitors promoting Apprenticeship opportunities.
I wanted to bring your attention to the following virtual
events which will take place at the start of December.
If you would like to see more about how Unifrog can support your future decision-making and career options, and explore some of the exciting features of the platform, we’ve created a short video tour that you can watch here.
Amazing free Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) for whole year groups
The Experience programme from Speakers for Schools have a fantastic virtual work experience opportunity for students from Highfields School.
Virtual STEM Careers and Skills Week – 20 online sessions with unlimited places at one of the world’s most prestigious science and engineering firms!
If students want to find out more about careers in science, technology, engineering and sustainability, between 7-11 December, Speakers for Schools have partnered with one of the world’s biggest science and engineering firms, Johnson Matthey, to run a virtual skills and careers week. Each evening, scientists, engineers and other professionals from across the firm will be running a range of one-hour careers information events, including:
Finance; Law; Engineering; Tech Start-Ups; Scientific Research; Information Technology (IT); Graduate and Apprenticeship Schemes; Strategy and Business Development; Human Resources (HR)
They will also be offering skills sessions, helping students to understand the importance of the following skills for their own futures:
Job applications; Resilience; Communication; Problem solving; Sustainability; Social value of science; Biases and stereotypes; Career success; Career searching.
About Johnson Matthey
At Johnson Matthey, our vision is for a world that’s cleaner and healthier, today and for future generations. We’re passionate about people and the planet, and we use science to create technology that contributes to healthy and sustainable societies. For example, we fight air pollution with our automotive technologies, and we make better use of the planet’s resources by turning house waste into airplane fuel. You can find out more at https://matthey.com/en/about-us
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
If you have any queries about the process, have forgotten your login details or are having technical issues, please get in touch with experience@speakersforschools.org or call 02075 493 669.
School Meals – week 3 menu
Monday 16 November – Friday 20 November
Week 3
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 Meal Organic Beef Loaded Roast Chicken Catch of
One Beef Nachos Turkey Cob/ Korma the Day Burger in Baguette a Bun Main Meal Vegetarian Veggie Loaded Roast Veggie Roasted
Two Burger in Nachos Quorn Cob/ Korma Vegetable a Bun Baguette Calzone
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 16 November – Friday 20 November Food available at break:
Toast with Butter Croissant Garlic Bread
Thursday Half Toasted Teacake Full Teacake Bacon Cob Sausage Cob 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
