Careers
Careers Provision at Merit
(Next review date of published information: Summer Term 2024)
Merit recognises its statutory duty to provide impartial and confidential careers education to all our students in Years 7 to 11 and to give students access to careers information, advice and guidance. All pupils at Merit are dual registered with a mainstream Secondary school and have access to Careers support from both school settings. As Merit is a short stay school this means all pupils have different starting points and will have participated in more than one Careers programme depending on their Key Stage and the length of their Merit placement.
The Careers programme at Merit aims to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and help students to make the most of a range of opportunities on offer during their placement. As we are a medical setting, the programme has to be flexible and adaptable to take into account individual medical needs that may present a barrier to engagement and participation.
The Labour Market (LMI)
Why is LMI useful?
The world of work is a complex and fast moving area - LMI helps to simplify it a little and equips individuals to make informed choices on their career progression based on information that is relevant at that point in time and in the location they are living in. LMI also importantly looks to predict future skills that will be in demand.
LMI can give individuals some insight into areas including:
- Are there any job opportunities where I live or do I need to consider relocating?
- Can I earn what I hope for in this career?
- What is the career progression like?
- How competitive is this industry? What is my back up?
Merit Provider Access Policy
Merit Careers Programme
Useful careers links
Resources for Employers
Resources for parents and teachers
- CV Templates - a range of different free CV templates and guidance on the application process
- Target Careers for parents and teachers
- CEGNET Supporting Careers Education
- I Could STEM resources
- I Could Teaching Resources
NSCG Update
Please find below a range of subject videos for you to view.
Newcastle
- Apprenticeships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmKwnHZiplY
- Access to HE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eok58gW-7Uo
- Hairdressing & Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-7T5LQprks
- Higher Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mLBm3oT8uM
- Computing & IT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AheRNWBqK1c
- Creative Arts & Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufj3qbCucCI
- Early Years & Health and Social Care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_HTWwWOrmY
- HNC/D Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG7d6mGHf38
- Maths & English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTIRZRl3l7Q
- Construction & Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVFQpfKaxSI
- A Levels & A+ Programmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0hjy4ImxvI
- Business, Accounting & Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFIfgbKN4FI
- Music & Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5n8e4tHVEs
- Sport & Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPg_712Wkc4
- Public Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1WNAk5Lxbs
- Foundation Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0aKWabbg9M
Stafford:
- Virtual Campus Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOfr5AaTKQ
- NEW BUILD! Skills & Innovation Centre Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhzK8_VVlQI
- Foundation Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1uP5OTzX3M
- A Level & A+ Programmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-jBLcr3ICQ
- Sport & Public Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQDLcKqr3rc
- Creative Arts, Film & Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGsOYGSXMQ
- Music & Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fHCo1KXTU
- Health & Social Care and Early Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpmd5z30xNk
- Maths & English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rin-pjldU84
- Hairdressing & Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPRrgjjUWC0
- Hospitality & Catering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZBeX4KPy80
- Business, Computing, IT & Accounting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTGLEcid_x8
- Access to HE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cCP5FiciZk
- Higher Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amF0l-fBAVc
- Engineering, Construction & Motor Vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-HOlxSoXQ
- Apprenticeships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM7GxcDad_E
Apprentice Videos:
- TT Pumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmS_m30WEhY
- NHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekAUsF4-KGs
- NHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekE6r6nlKNc
- Littleton Arms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8iL0fY1e8
- Briggs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toizKMMjnWo
- Amie Nicole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR1BnHg_kMQ
- Caitlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTFuliPpSFs
- Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YnkPuynKGs
Misc:
- A Levels at Newcastle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQFF4UGDq0s
- BTEC at Newcastle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yf_nUzDpzM
- Apprenticeships at NSCG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILC4EnS3ock
- Academy of Sport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6nR1w_L6b0
- Honours Programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtfJ-wuujC0
- A Level Results Day 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwjNda0ucrI
- Welcome to Palmbourne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L66xaq3C_WY
- BTEC at Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMXnfnIvhJ0
- Art Exhibition Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_aak4ZWcso
- A Levels Results Day at Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCTADQbKwk
Vacancy Snapshot - This Webpage shows Students a selection of very well-known Companies and Familiar Brands that employ Apprentices.
Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
Live Broadcasts – A selection of bite-size videos (each about 15 minutes long) Interviewing Apprentices from different sectors to talk about their experiences.
Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts/
Apprenticeship Champions – All Teachers and Careers Leaders can sign up to be an Apprentice Champion. This is free and gives access to extra resources and information.
You also get invited to Events where you can network and share ideas and information - and meet with some of the country’s leading apprenticeship employers.