“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
5-Year Career Plan
A term-by-term overview of careers and personal development opportunities from Year 7 to Year 11.
Year Group
Autumn Term 1
Spring Term 2
Summer Term 3
Year 7
- Power Up sessions with FutureU (for selected students).
- Personal Development linked to careers.
- Power Up sessions with FutureU (for selected students).
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 8
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- Careers Week and Pillars of Growth with FutureU.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
- Teen Tech Festival (for selected students).
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 9
- College visit to go through career pathways.
- Careers Pathways Mapping with FutureU.
- Careers Week and Pillars of Growth with FutureU.
- Taster Day and careers options linking to school options.
- The Brilliant Club (for selected students).
- Personal Development linked to careers.
- Teen Tech Festival (for selected students).
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 10
- College visit to go through career pathways.
- College drop-in lunchtime sessions.
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews preparing for next steps into College / 6th form.
- Career guidance & support for work experience at academic achievement evening.
- Next steps careers guidance presentations in form.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
- Work Experience – 1 week placement.
- Work Readiness Drop Down Day.
- CV writing – external visit from further education establishment.
Year 11
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews for next steps into College / 6th form.
- Careers Fair with 50+ employers and further education establishments.
- College visit to go through career pathways and college applications.
- College drop-in lunchtime sessions.
- Next steps careers guidance presentations in form.
- Interview skills and mock interviews with external companies.
- Careers guidance at Y11 academic achievement evening.
- Study Skills and Careers Drop Down Day.
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews for next steps into college.
- Careers support with college / 6th form applications.
- College drop-in / application support lunchtime sessions.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
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Year 7View terms
Autumn Term 1
- Power Up sessions with FutureU (for selected students).
- Personal Development linked to careers.
Spring Term 2
- Power Up sessions with FutureU (for selected students).
Summer Term 3
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 8View terms
Autumn Term 1
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Spring Term 2
- Careers Week and Pillars of Growth with FutureU.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
Summer Term 3
- Teen Tech Festival (for selected students).
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 9View terms
Autumn Term 1
- College visit to go through career pathways.
- Careers Pathways Mapping with FutureU.
Spring Term 2
- Careers Week and Pillars of Growth with FutureU.
- Taster Day and careers options linking to school options.
- The Brilliant Club (for selected students).
- Personal Development linked to careers.
Summer Term 3
- Teen Tech Festival (for selected students).
- Visit to UCLAN (for selected students).
Year 10View terms
Autumn Term 1
- College visit to go through career pathways.
- College drop-in lunchtime sessions.
Spring Term 2
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews preparing for next steps into College / 6th form.
- Career guidance & support for work experience at academic achievement evening.
- Next steps careers guidance presentations in form.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
Summer Term 3
- Work Experience – 1 week placement.
- Work Readiness Drop Down Day.
- CV writing – external visit from further education establishment.
Year 11View terms
Autumn Term 1
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews for next steps into College / 6th form.
- Careers Fair with 50+ employers and further education establishments.
- College visit to go through career pathways and college applications.
- College drop-in lunchtime sessions.
- Next steps careers guidance presentations in form.
- Interview skills and mock interviews with external companies.
- Careers guidance at Y11 academic achievement evening.
Spring Term 2
- Study Skills and Careers Drop Down Day.
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews for next steps into college.
- Careers support with college / 6th form applications.
- College drop-in / application support lunchtime sessions.
- Personal Development linked to careers.
Summer Term 3
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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.
Careers guide for parents & carers
A practical guide to help you support your child with career choices, pathways, and next steps.
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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.
