Careers Information for Parents

As a school we are committed to ensuring our pupils leave us making well informed choices about their future. We know that in order to do this successfully we must provide them with accurate support and guidance throughout their time at Bury CE High School.

Intent

Our aim at Bury Church of England High School is that all our pupils, including those with additional needs or an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), are well-prepared for successful transition into further education, apprenticeships, employment or training, and for the ever-changing world of work.

Our Careers Curriculum is designed to provide students with a bespoke, rich set of career-based learning experiences which enrich and underpin all other aspects of their school journey.

Through a well-considered careers, education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme of study, sequenced across each Key Stage, we aim to:

raise aspirations
improve social mobility
develop employability skills
prepare all students for successful transitions into high-quality destination pathways
respond to the changing labour market and societal demands

Across their Academy journey, pupils will experience a range of meaningful encounters and enrichment opportunities that link classroom learning to career possibilities, strengthening pupils’ knowledge and awareness of the wide range of opportunities around them.

Bury CE High School acknowledges its statutory duty under the Department for Education’s guidance Careers guidance and access for education and training providers (Jan 2023, and updated May 2025) for maintained schools and academies.

Link to the Careers Guidance Policy

Newsletters

Careers in the Curriculum

Work experience programme

Our year 10 pupils will be taking part in our work experience programme this year. The programme involves pupils doing a placement in a workplace for one week during which time they will gain experience of the workplace, develop their skills and build upon their knowledge of the world of work.

Please find below the documents required for the placements.

Self placement form

Careers events

Apprenticeships presentation
Be Safe Be Cool
World of work
National Apprenticeships and education event
Local college taster events
College presentations
Mock interviews
Bury Careers event
Careers in the curriculum
CV and personal statement writing
Careers guidance 1-1
Work experience programme
Enhanced transition programme for pupils with SEN

Key Contacts

We value the role parents and carers play in supporting young people with their future career pathways. If you have any questions about your child’s next steps, post-16 options, or careers guidance, we encourage you to get in touch.

Parents and carers are welcome to contact either our Careers development co-ordinator, Mr Steven Halden or the Senior Leader for Careers Mrs R Doherty-Kirkwood using the email addresses below.

Appointments can be arranged to discuss how we can further support your child with career planning, decision-making, and progression routes.

We are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure every pupil is informed, supported, and prepared for their future.

PSHCE and Careers Development Co-Ordinator - Level 6

Mr S.Halden

steven.halden@bury.tbft.uk

0161 7976236

Assistant Headteacher

Mrs R Doherty-Kirkwood

rachael.dohertykirkwood@bury.tbft.uk

0161 7976236