Careers Programme Information
Careers Provision at PGS
Students at Penistone Grammar School are entitled to careers education and guidance which:
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is personal and always puts students’ interests first
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motivates and inspires students to consider all opportunities both within and outside PGS
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helps students to gain the skills needed to make career ambitions a reality
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provides the support students need to be successful
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helps students access any additional support they might need
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is delivered by trained and qualified advisers, with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of career pathways and local labour market information
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protects and respects students’ personal information and shares it only with student consent.
We will support career development in a number of ways including:
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information and discussion in lessons and assemblies to help you make decisions about your future
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access to careers fairs
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access to career advisers in a variety of ways including individual meetings
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drop-in sessions
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support with CV and personal statement writing
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interview practice
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information and updates on Microsoft Teams, notice boards, plasma screens and the school website.
Our strategic leader with responsibility for careers is Mr A Gillett (Associate Vice Principal) who can be contacted at agillett@penistone-gs.uk
Our dedicated Careers Advisor is Miss H Blakeman who can be contacted at hblakeman@penistone-gs.uk
