Individual Careers Advice

We are also able to ensure that all pupils have access to independent Careers advice through our Careers Advisor, Mrs Lasslett. She is available in school every week and offers confidential guidance and support to pupils about careers, education, training and job options, as well as other issues such as health, money, relationships, and housing.

Any pupil who would like a Careers interview should speak with their HOY who will arrange this for them.  The Charles Dickens School offers a general programme of group sessions for year 8 pupils on choosing GCSE options, individual interviews with actions plans for year 11 pupils, and attendance at parents’ evenings and options evenings to give advice for parents.

Mrs Lasslett can work with your child to help prepare them for the future. There might be particular times when you need our help, for example when your son or daughter:

• is starting to think about their GCSE subject choices at Key Stage 3
• is considering their options after Year 11. We can offer them advice and guidance on staying on in full-time education, starting work, training, work-based learning or apprenticeships
• may be experiencing difficulties and they need extra support to get back on track
• needs advice on the benefits available to them to support their progression through education and training
• has a learning difficulty or disability and needs help with their next steps