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Careers at Sedgehill Academy

At Sedgehill, we believe that it is never too early to be thinking about our careers and planning for a bright future

Careers Team

Tom Stuchfield is our Careers Lead and can be contacted via tom.stuchfield@sedgehillacademy.org.uk to discuss any future opportunities with external companies.
 
Our Careers Adviser is Jenny Edwards (Thursdays). She can be contacted on jenny.edwards@sedgehillacademy.org.uk.
 
We are always looking for additional support from our community. If you feel able to provide any insight to our students regarding your career, please contact Tom on the details above.

Main Aims

The Careers Department's main aim is to prepare students for the world of work through a range of opportunities, some that are statutory and others which are personalised. We believe that Education with Character is as important to Careers Provision as it is to each and every subject studied. We work with a number of local and national providers to give real employability skills through work experience, mentoring, 121s, employer insight visits and tutor time assemblies and talks. Higher education, apprenticeships and training schemes are further explored through talks, university visits, higher education and apprenticeship fairs and one to one interviews with external advisors.
 
Our Careers ethos and aim are also reflected into our Careers Policy. Our students are therefore able to make more informed choices at key points in their education:
 
  • Year 9 option choices for GCSE
  • Year 11 choices for sixth form
  • Year 13 higher education, training or apprenticeships
 

Students at Sedgehill Academy have access to Unifrog; this is used to track student aspirations and identify opportunities that link to their future. We encourage external providers to contact the Careers Lead (Tom Stuchfield) if they are wanting to deliver an inspirational assembly, careers talk to students or workshop to improve transferable skills. Furthermore, we are always wanting to grow our network of local external providers to support with Drop Down Days and the Careers Fair. A copy of our Provider Access Policy can be found below.

In order to meet the Baker Clause, students engage with a range of higher education provision, not just universities. We offer  talks from students who have completed apprenticeships alongside delivering sessions and assemblies on what apprenticeships can offer to our students.

Timetable of Events

Students at Sedgehill can expect the below diet of events across the school year.
KS3
At Key Stage 3, students will be entitled to:
 
  • Four careers assemblies across the year
  • Three insight talks from industry experts
  • A careers-focussed drop down day, during which students will be off-timetable
  • A careers fair, with the opportunity to meet over two dozen organisations
  • Five careers lessons delivered through PSHE per year
  • A weekly Scholars programme for those identified as having the potential for high achievement
KS4
In addition to the above, Key Stage 4 students can expect to receive:
 
  • Five days of work experience, with assistance given by the Academy when finding placements
  • Two 1-2-1 sessions with the Careers Lead or Careers Advisor
KS5
In addition to the above, Key Stage 5 students can expect to receive:
 
  • A fully supported UCAS programme for entry into higher education
  • An additional five days of work experience
  • An additional 1-2-1 with the UCAS Lead
Departments across the school also regularly organise university and workplace visits each year.
 
A more detailed breakdown of our offering can be found below.

Guidance interviews and 121 meetings

At Sedgehill, we believe meaningful futures are built through personalised support. Beyond the guidance interviews required by UK Careers Education guidelines, our dedicated Careers Department goes further—offering every student up to three additional one-to-one sessions. These tailored 1:1s give students the time, space, and expert advice they need to explore ambitions, refine goals, and make confident decisions about their next steps. Whether considering university, apprenticeships, or employment, our extra guidance ensures no student feels uncertain or overlooked. With Sedgehill, every learner benefits from focused, individual attention designed to unlock potential and turn aspirations into achievable plans for success.

Communication and information

Our Careers Team will regularly email students and guardians with events, information, and suggestions. We will endeavour to keep a record of all communications on the below page for your reference.

We will also inform you of any talks or assemblies delivered to students. We will upload all resources, where possible, to the below page.

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