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Get involved with CEIAG

Staff, Governors & Employers

We work with staff, governors and local employers to bring careers learning to life. From curriculum-linked talks and workplace visits to mock interviews and apprenticeships guidance, your support helps our students see real routes from classroom to career.

Careers Lead

Mr Redman

Tel: 01282 681950

Email: john.redman@burnleyhigh.com

Provider Access Statement (PDF)

Ways to get involved

Career talks & Q&A

Short talks in lessons/assemblies connecting subjects with jobs, skills and pathways.

Workplace visits

Invite a small group or class to visit your workplace and meet staff.

Mock interviews

Support interview practice and give constructive feedback to students.

Project briefs

Set a real-world challenge for a class or club to solve over a few weeks.

Work experience

Offer a placement or taster day (suitable roles, supervision and H&S required).

Careers fairs & panels

Join our events to showcase roles, apprenticeships and entry routes.

Email Mr Redman to offer support

Information for employers & training providers

What we ask from you
  • Clear outline of the activity, dates/times and any resources required
  • Safeguarding and H&S compliance while on site or hosting students
  • Realistic view of roles, entry requirements and progression
What you can expect from us
  • Briefing on student group and objectives
  • Staff support on the day and simple feedback process
  • Follow-up opportunities and recognition on our channels
Safeguarding & compliance
  • Visitors must follow our safeguarding guidance while on site
  • Some activities may require DBS, risk assessment and insurance
  • See our Provider Access Statement (PDF)

For staff & governors

Linking curriculum to careers

Invite an employer into your lesson, use local labour-market examples, or set a short employer brief to bring topics to life.

Career Choices page

Governors’ role

Governors help monitor CEIAG quality and impact, including employer encounters, destinations and Gatsby Benchmarks.

Contact Careers Lead

Governors: key resources

CEC Guide for Governors (2025)

Practical guidance on statutory duties, Gatsby Benchmarks, and how link governors can support the Careers Leader.

Open CEC guide

National Careers Week Resource Booklet

The latest NCW pack with links, ideas and activities to support careers education across the year.

Open NCW booklet

Recent activities

Employer talks

Local firms shared routes into engineering, health and digital careers.

Workplace visits

Students toured facilities and spoke with apprentices and graduates.

Mock interviews

Year 11 took part in interview practice with volunteer employers.

“It was fantastic to see students’ confidence grow through real conversations about work.”
— Employer volunteer

Offer support or ask a question

We welcome new partners and ideas. Whether you can spare an hour for a talk or host a visit, we’d love to hear from you.

Email Mr Redman Provider Access Statement (PDF)

“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!”

Mrs Nixon