PERSONAL,
SOCIAL, HEALTH AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
INCLUDING CAREERS
North Cestrian Grammar School has a comprehensive guidance programme
with timetabled PSHCE lessons for all years. Five members of staff
contribute their expertise to the programme. The PSHCE programme covers
Self-awareness, Education for Citizenship, Health Education, Understanding
Different Faiths, Environment Issues, Understanding Each Other and
the Community in which we live. Specific topics include: Bullying,
Smoking, Parliament and Elections, Finance, Sex Education, Careers
and Options Guidance.
Careers guidance plays a more important role in Years 10 and above.
Work Experience is undertaken in Year 10 when placements are found
with the help of BEST. Close contact is maintained with parents at
all times in the process.
The Higher Education programme in Years 12 and 13 prepares all students
for entry into university:
"Careers education and support for university entrance are excellent."
(Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2001.)
The complete programme of guidance helps promote self-awareness, enables
students to make well-informed educational, vocational and training
choices and facilitates the transition from secondary education to
new roles including employment.
Visiting speakers and outside agencies, notably Trafford Connexions,
make a valued and enriching contribution to the whole school delivery
of PSHCE.
The Careers department enjoys the use of a dedicated room equipped
with literature, computer facilities and reading space, allowing students
to browse through university prospectuses. Video facilities also allow
students to view prospective universities.
Visits are undertaken to Higher Education Conventions and University
Open Days and are supported by visiting speakers and whole school activities;
charity days, etc.
There is a thorough programme of Higher Education advice and guidance
enabling students to apply to top universities and gain places on demanding
and over-subscribed courses. |
