Careers Education 

Preparing young people for life after school is crucial for both individual success and societal prosperity, whether their next step is college, an apprenticeship or employment.

The world of work is constantly evolving, with new technologies and industries emerging every day. Young people need to be prepared to adapt to these changes, which means developing not only their academic and technical skills but also a set of transferable soft skills: communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving and resilience. 1

Making decisions about future careers, further education, training and work is challenging and somewhat daunting when you are still at school. It has therefore become increasingly important   that our students, teachers and parents/carers are provided with high quality careers advice and guidance concerning future study options and employment opportunities. 

We are proud at The Hurst to have secured the services of a qualified Careers Advisor from Hampshire Futures, we also have our own Careers Leader on-site at school to organise a full programme of career-related activities and guide our students when they need additional assistance. It is important to us that every student who leaves The Hurst is equipped with the    skills and knowledge to take an active part in life in modern Britain. 

Our Careers Education programme

We aim to deliver a broad careers programme which encompasses all year groups to ensure students have the knowledge, understanding and skills that best allow them to make the transition from school to further education or work.  Our core programme includes:

  • independent and impartial careers guidance3
  • guidance and support at key transition points such as the KS4 Options process in Year 9
  • up-to-date information about the local employment market
  • support when completing applications forms, writing personal statements and CVs
  • opportunities to meet employers at school and within the workplace
  • opportunity for work experience and work shadowing
  • curriculum links to real-world careers
  • regular communication from Careers Leader relating to opportunities and events

Please click on the drop down menu on the right hand side of the page to view more Careers information. 

For more information about the Careers programme, please contact:

Careers Lead: Helen Aymes - helen.aymes@thehurst.school 

Phone: 0118 9817474

The Hurst School Careers Policy

The Hurst School Accessibility Plan