“I love BHS because it really does feel like a family. All staff and students know each other, are extremely supportive of one another and show amazing levels of respect throughout the school. There really isn’t another school like it!”
Miss Yates
Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG)
Careers at Burnley High School
Our tailored CEIAG programme helps students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate the 21st-century world of work. We combine personal development sessions, dedicated careers days, encounters with employers and further education, and visits to workplaces, colleges and universities. Further details are available from our Careers Lead, Mr Redman.
Gatsby Benchmarks
We work with the Careers & Enterprise Company to embed the Gatsby framework and ensure provision that is stable, inclusive and aligned to labour market needs.
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career & labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers & employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further & higher education
- Personal guidance
Careers 5-Year Plan
Download our strategic overview for careers provision across Years 7–11, including key milestones, encounters and evaluation points.
Measuring impact
Published destinations data
We review DfE destinations at 16 & 18 and compare with local and national trends.
Evaluating activities
We collect student feedback to improve the design and long-term impact of events.
Community feedback
Students, parents, carers, employers and governors contribute via surveys & focus groups.
Platforms & programmes
Start — careers platform
Start provides personalised careers information, progress tracking and planning tools for 11–18 year olds.
iDEA — digital & enterprise awards
Free online challenges build digital, enterprise and employability skills. Earn Bronze/Silver awards recognised by industry.
More about Start
- Student profile for personalised study & career information
- Modules guiding students at the right time
- Up-to-date content on what to study, where to learn and the world of work
- Locker: online record of achievement
- Employability action plan with goals
Questions? Contact Mr Redman at john.redman@burnleyhigh.com.
SEND careers information
Pupils with SEND are supported through our CEIAG strategy to make informed choices and achieve their aspirations. Contact our SENCO and Careers Lead for tailored guidance.
Find a college (local offer)
Useful links (SEND)
- Guide to apprenticeships (Disability Rights UK)
- BASE — supported employment
- United Response — support services
Further support: SENCO Mrs J Garvey — joanna.garvey@burnleyhigh.com
Provider access
We welcome training providers, colleges and employers to talk to students about education and apprenticeship pathways.
