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23/05/23

With the end of Term 5 approaching, it's a good time to remind pupils of the provision available should they need help with their mental health and wellbeing.Online support- https://t.co/F9T0rJ15VKOnline support- https://t.co/lgpli7ko30Text support- 07520618850 – Chat health pic.twitter.com/caODefCCha

22/05/23

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully gained a place on the School Food Champions programme. “Bite Back 2030” is a youth-led movement working to achieve a world where all young people have the opportunity to be healthy, no matter where they live.#cdsfoodtech pic.twitter.com/L7Ho6HBuzK

22/05/23

We are extremely proud of our pupils who took part in the Junior Maths Challenge. Congratulations to everyone who took part, with particular mention to our bronze and silver award winners – well done everyone!#cdsmaths pic.twitter.com/Mi2Afmmw0z

19/05/23

Y10 Travel and Tourism pupils spent time in Broadstairs conducting market research. The research was connected to the town facilities and the type of tourist who might visit the area, and enabled pupils to understand some tourism trends in the travel and tourism sector.#cdstto pic.twitter.com/NXomFLRd8D

19/05/23

Y7 girls competed in an Orienteering event at Betteshanger Park. Pupils were given a map with checkpoints around the park which they had to explore to look for secret codes. CDS came 1st out of 12 teams competing! Congratulations and well done to all who took part!#cdssport pic.twitter.com/0SS6S3y1Ph

18/05/23

Y7 pupils took part in a careers event, “what are my skills?”, delivered by EBP. Workshop tutors encouraged them to reflect on the skills they have, as well as thinking about the need to develop, to be successful in their time at school and in adult life.#cdscareers pic.twitter.com/bSTqJI2Cn5

18/05/23

CDS are seeking to recruit a Second in Mathematics, required for September 2023. For more information and full post description please do go:https://t.co/ElS7ZRJWRp#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/yQkcI2V0Bo

18/05/23

Vacancy - BCAT Specialist Mathematics Teacher required for September 2023. For more information and full post description please go to: https://t.co/2RzxR9zSo7#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/8bY8rNgRsx

18/05/23

Year 10 are continuing with their picnic theme. This time working on classic British biscuits!Bourbons and Custard Creams, all ready to dunk into a steaming cuppa! Lovely!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/dkXSwJfh1s

18/05/23

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17/05/23

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus is on “Anxiety”, a common emotion that we’ve likely experienced at some point in our lives. Anxiety signs and symptoms - Mind https://t.co/vIsh5oZBQS pic.twitter.com/VL5wtSBtjW

17/05/23

It's confirmed - CDS is a "Good" school !#cdsofsted pic.twitter.com/AJAKQ2G2FC

16/05/23

Y7 & 8 pupils, along with Y9 Food Prefects, enjoyed creating loaded nachos at our after school “Food Club”. They transformed a basic chilli, added seasoning and spices of their choice, and added toppings to homemade nacho chips. Delicious!#cdsfoodtech pic.twitter.com/BDL1uJH5Qy

16/05/23

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15/05/23

CDS pupils travelled to Wembley this weekend to watch the Women’s FA Cup Final. A thrilling match ended in a 1-0 win to Chelsea against Manchester Utd. The inspirational England Lionesses were playing on both teams! What an opportunity for our pupils!#cdssport pic.twitter.com/IhfnAFmKcd

11/05/23

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10/05/23

Competition Time!Pupils are asked to share their experience of the King’s coronation by creating a piece of artwork. Entries should be submitted to Mrs Chapman by 22 May.Good luck everyone!#cdsart pic.twitter.com/XPUWRTrqYH

10/05/23

It’s Wellbeing Wednesday and we are looking at the benefits of open water swimming. https://t.co/wV6kdzIOmo... This link shows areas near to you to visit for you to dip your toes into open water swimming.Wishing you all a positive week .#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/ELS03MWYgS

05/05/23

Year 10 have been busy making their Coronation quiches. Beautifully decorated with festive flair, I’m sure you’ll agree they look delicious and would make terrific picnic dishes for the weekend’s celebrations. pic.twitter.com/TuQdY8mU6x

05/05/23

Year 10 Hospitality students have been working on Coronation Day picnic ideas for the coming weekend. I’m sure you’ll agree they are fit for a King!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/9kKAB903XN

05/05/23

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03/05/23

On Saturday the Coronation of King Charles III takes place. However you choose to celebrate, it will bring people together and we know that this is proven to improve our wellbeing. See what's going on in Thanet here https://t.co/PeHXpH2Gmc#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/xLF3vIxkGc

03/05/23

21 KS4 Hospitality Club pupils have signed up to Thorley Tavern’s ‘Earn While you Learn’ programme. This is a great opportunity for them to learn whilst training, and receive a wealth of experience as they ease into the world of work. Good luck to the trainees!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/ShKw0KB25S

03/05/23

We are very proud of our Year 8 pupil, Freddy, who plays cricket for the Talent Pathway squad, Kent Cricket. With this season’s cricket getting underway, we wish Freddy all the luck with upcoming matches.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/d73cNgyVaj

28/04/23

Outreach worker Lena Sorachina from St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, came to CDS to promote the importance pupils having high aspirations and achieving their goals. Lena is running 170km over 5 days, visiting her partner schools in East Kent. pic.twitter.com/u4qQ0RfRMW

Careers Advice

As part of improving the quality and effectiveness of The Charles Dickens Careers Education and Guidance for our students, Mrs Read (Lead teacher for Careers Education, Information and Guidance) and Mr Weller (Lead teacher for Gifted and Talented students) are working with governors, heads of year, teaching staff, students, parents, external agencies, further education institutions and businesses so that The Charles Dickens School continues to ensure that our students receive excellent Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).

Contact details for key staff:

Mrs Read, Lead teacher for Careers Education
Email: eread@cds.kent.sch.uk Phone: 01843 862988 EXT: 1869

Mr Weller, Lead teacher for Gifted and Talented students
Email: aweller@cds.kent.sch.uk

The Charles Dickens School is working to achieve the 8 Gatsby Careers Benchmarks, which reflect international best practice, to improve careers provision. As a school, we will be ensuring that all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks are implemented by September 2020.

The school has used Compass, an online self-evaluation tool, to assess how careers support compares against the Gatsby Benchmarks and the national average. We have baselined ourselves using this tool to improve our careers programme based on these results, and track the school’s progress against the Benchmarks over time. A tracker planning tool will be used to help record activities clearly and easily, and will identify how the school is meeting the Benchmark scores. This is the key tool that we use to measure the impact of our Careers work across the school and is reviewed every six months to ensure that progress is being made and impacting the development of all of our students.

The Charles Dickens School is working with The Education Business Partnership (EBP) which will provide external support to the school. The aim will be for every student from Year 7 -11 to have at least one meaningful encounter each year with employers and that these encounters will inspire pupils and allow them to learn about what work is like, or what it takes to be successful in the workforce. In addition to this, the schools aim is for all or the majority of pupils to have encounters with further or higher education establishment. Students will have encounters with these organisations whilst in school (in addition to the access we provide to apprenticeships and universities).

From Year 7 through to Year 11 students are encouraged to actively develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their preparations for the world of employment across a range of subjects, tutor time and dedicated focus days.  Activities, including business and enterprise projects as well as workshops and specialist speakers, support our provision for our students.

In February the school hosts a Careers Fayre for all students.  This event involves 50 local and national business, who working with school staff and our partner EBP, meet with students from all year groups.  All students will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities and discuss these with the employers.  This event ties in with the year 11 making their post 16 plans and also the year 8 students choosing their options.

In order to ensure all students have 24/7 access to resources that support CEIAG, there are dedicated areas in the Learner Portal for Careers as well as links to the online software packages and other useful sites to support decision making.

We are also able to ensure that all students have access to independent Careers advice through our Careers Advisor Juliet Lasslett. She is available in school and offers confidential guidance and support to students about careers, education, training and job options, as well as other issues such as health, money, relationships, and housing. All students will have a range of opportunities to work with Mrs Lasslett. Any student 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 students on choosing GCSE options, individual interviews with actions plans for year 11 students, and attendance at parents’ evenings and options evenings to give advice for parents.

A Personal Advisor can work with you to help prepare your son or daughter 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. Personal advisors can give 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

Every pupil, and their parents/carers, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. The National Careers Service offers information and professional advice about education, training and work to adults and young people aged 13 years and over. Pupils and their parents/carers can access support via a website, helpline and web chat. For more information see the websites listed below:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

https://www.bestcourse4me.com

https://www.unifrog.org/

Documents

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