Helping Every Student Plan for Life After School
At Bredon School, we believe that preparing for the future is just as important as success in the classroom. Our award-winning careers and work experience programme equips students with the confidence, skills and insights they need to take their next steps with purpose.
Award-Winning Work Experience
We’re proud to have won the ISA Senior School Award for Academic Excellence and Innovation for our outstanding Work Experience Programme. From mock interviews to real-world placements, students have a chance to explore careers, build employability skills and start shaping their future.
Mock Interviews: Students practise interview techniques with real employers from a range of industries, gaining experience in a supportive yet realistic setting.
One-Day-a-Week Placements: For those studying vocational and Level 2 courses, placements offer invaluable hands-on experience, often leading to apprenticeships or job offers after Sixth Form.
These opportunities help students:
- Build confidence in professional environments
- Understand different careers and working cultures
- Develop teamwork, communication and resilience
- Start networking early with industry professionals
Careers and Higher Education Guidance
Our Careers Team provides support from Year 9 through to Sixth Form, ensuring every student has a personalised plan for life beyond Bredon.
In Years 9–11, students:
- Receive guidance to make informed GCSE, A-Level and BTEC subject choices
- Explore career options through lessons, print materials and online tools
- Access support tailored to their goals, interests and strengths
In Sixth Form, students:
- Take part in careers lessons and 1:1 guidance appointments
- Attend university and college Open Days
- Get support with UCAS, college and apprenticeship applications
- Join mock interviews to practise presentation and communication skills
- Attend apprenticeship preparation workshops covering teamwork, group interviews and confidence-building
- Receive help writing a professional CV tailored to their goals
Real-World Experience | Personalised Support
Students can choose to continue weekly work placements in Sixth Form – carefully matched to their career aspirations and supported with regular school visits to ensure quality and safety.
Making Futures Happen
Together with the Head of Sixth Form, Deputy Head (Academic) and the wider pastoral and academic teams, our Careers Team is committed to helping every student find their path – whether that’s higher education, training, employment or entrepreneurship.
