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?

Useful careers links

Resources for Employers

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.

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/champions/