December 2021 - Ousedale School
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December 2021
Careers Department Newsletter
The Careers Team have continued to support students, with a focus on year 11 and 12
students this term. Face-to-face appointments have recommenced as well as employer engagement and further
education information sessions.
We work as a team and a whole school to implement the Gatsby Benchmarks. These are:
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance
Careers Team 1:1 Session Feedback 2021
Careers meeting feedback On a scale, how would you rate your
careers appointment?
25
20 Very Poor, 0 Average, 1
poor, 0
15
10
Very
5 good, 5
0
Was your Did you enjoy Did you feel Was your Do you know Do you know Excellent, 16
careers your careers safe during careers your next how to
adviser meeting? your careers adviser able steps to contact the
welcoming meeting? to answer support your careers team
and friendly? your career going
questions? aspiration? forward?
Yes No
Gatsby Benchmark 1 – A stable careers programme
The Careers team have continued to utilise google classroom to ensure that the careers programme remains fully
implemented along with The Careers Team Website which holds resources and careers information for students,
teachers and parents. This can be access via the school website or by visiting -
https://sites.google.com/ousedale.org.uk/careers/home
The 2021/22 Careers Calendar can now be found on the school website and includes a breakdown of careers related
activities for each year group.
https://www.ousedale.org.uk/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Careers%20Calendar%202021%202022.pdf
Gatsby Benchmark 2 – Learning from career and labour market information (LMI)
A video from Paul Thompson, Employment and Skills Manager at SEMLEP is available to view by clicking on the image
below or via the Careers Website.
Engineering is a growing sector with a high demand for skilled workers. While Covid has
impacted this growth there is now signs of an increase in demand. The link below
provides an overview of the Industry statistics, and the last slide provides some
excellent links to career information within this sector -
https://www.semlep.com/modules/downloads/download.php?file_name=1036
The House of Commons report on Coronavirus: Impact on the Labour Market is available to view here -
https://www.ousedale.org.uk/ckfinder/userfiles/files/House%20of%20Commons%20LMI.pdf
Gatsby Benchmark 3 - Addressing the need of each pupil
The National Apprenticeship Show Central Virtual Fair was held on 10th November, highlighting
Apprenticeship opportunities and offering information from Central England and the Midland's top
employers and training providers.
The show included workshops from ASK Apprenticeships, GCHQ/MI5/MI6, Experian, Virgin Media, PwC and The
Royal Air Force
We also welcomed Grant Thornton and Mercedes Benz to
the school to talk to our Yr12 and Yr13 students about
opportunities within their companies including their Degree
Level Apprenticeship Schemes.
Health and Social Care students went on a trip to HealthTec Thames Valley which is
a unique health simulation centre based in the Aylesbury Campus of the
Buckinghamshire College Group and is a Partnership with NHS Health Education
England. They provide young people and adults with a practical insight into the 350+
careers available within the NHS and the Health & Social care sector, and an
opportunity to experience working in Healthcare scenarios alongside healthcare
professionals. The students experienced immersive learning following patient pathways and increase skill levels in
basic first aid including resuscitation, AED and unconscious casualty.
Yr12 students have received a number of UCAS support sessions run by Mrs Moulds. If you are considering University
below are some links to some excellent resources to help you explore your options. The Careers team have offered
all year 12 students one to one careers appointments.
https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/
https://padlet.com/melaniegibbard1/vujozaq4a32cm4za
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/writing-personal-statement/how-write-
personal-statement
Each year group has its own “Careers” google classroom. Information and
opportunities are shared via this platform on a regular basis from September we will
be promoting a “Career of the week” to increase students’ knowledge on the variety
of job roles available.
Every student at Ousedale has a Unifrog account and access to the platform. Please use your student email to log in,
if you have forgotten your password please use the forgotten password link. Any issues please email
careers@ousedale.org.uk for support.
Students can access Unifrog via the link https://www.unifrog.org/
Unifrog is a one-stop-shop where students can explore their interests, then
find and successfully apply for their next step after school.
Students can log in and access information on careers, apprenticeships and
university courses and compare them in the same place. This is a fantastic
resource. Information is up to date, including the latest
employment/destination data.
Students can create a CV, write competency statements in support of apprenticeship and job applications.
Parents- an introduction to Unifrog
Benchmark 4 Linking Curriculum learning to Careers
Yr10 welcomed BP to the school to hear about opportunities and learn more about the company. This
also included launching the Engineer of the Year Competition.
Yr11 and yr13 design students attended the MK Innovates STEM Festival which showcases the science,
technology, engineering & mathematics excellence in our city.
If you are unsure of your Career pathway do not worry, sometimes when we explore our favourite subjects this can
highlight possible career sectors to explore further.
Using the information on the careers website (https://sites.google.com/ousedale.org.uk/careers/home ) you can find
your favourite subject and see what careers are linked to it. Why not make a list of careers that interest you and
book an appointment to see us to help you explore your possible next steps by emailing careers@ousedale.org.uk
Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
Network Rail were welcomed to the school to run STEM workshops with some of our students which included
presentations, practical activities and interaction with professional from the industry.
Yr12 and Yr13 took part in a virtual Employability Skills workshop with InvestIN.
Ousedale School has partnered with InvestIN which offers programmes to students and immersive experiences of
their dream career, giving them the confidence to choose the right career and maximise their potential. Attendees
gain unique insight through simulations, seminars, Q&As with industry leaders and personalised career coaching.
Please use discount code ousedale10 to receive 10% off experience prices.
Benchmark 6 Experience of the workplace Yr10 Engineering and Design students attended Niftylift Headquarters for a ‘Women in Engineering’ event this term to encourage young females to work and study in engineering roles. Speakers for schools and SpringPod continue to offer virtual work experience placements, please explore the sites below to find out more about upcoming opportunities. If you have any questions please let us know. • https://www.springpod.co.uk/virtual-work-experience-programmes/ • https://www.speakersforschools.org/experience-2/vwex/ Why not have a look through our virtual work experience booklet and see if there are any opportunities to support your future. Virtual work experience booklet Benchmark 7 Encounters with Further and Higher Education We welcomed Milton Keynes, Northampton, Moulton and Bedford Colleges to our campuses for Yr11 students to hear about the course and facilities they offer. We also hosted a series of virtual evening events aimed at parents and students interested in finding out more about local collages. For more information about local college, sixth forms and university open days, please use our padlet which can be accessed via the Careers Website - https://padlet.com/melaniegibbard1/mrql8ef5xd2hiw52 The Careers Team hosted a series of virtual college transitions talks for our Yr11 students moving onto college in September with Bedford, Moulton, Northampton and Milton Keynes College. The sessions allowed students to hear from staff and pupils at college, discuss their first day and activities they will be involved with, results day, extracurricular activities and vital information such as bursary and bus pass information. The sessions went well with students asking questions throughout. For upcoming University open days please refer to our padlet here or refer to the UCAS noticeboard within sixth form.
The Careers Team have created a new interactive display in the Sixth Form Centre showing a wide selection of universities by location and distance from Ousedale School with QR codes which the student are able to use to view the Universities website and explore courses they are interested in further. Gatsby benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance All Yr11 students are being seen for a Careers One to One session over the coming months, if you feel that you would like an appointment as soon as possible please contact the Careers team. Email careers@ousedale.org.uk or by dropping into the office.
Alumni Stories
Name: Nathan Smith Year graduated from Ousedale: 2021
What qualifications did you gain at Ousedale?
GCSE: Biology 8 Math 8 Religious 8 English 6
Studies Language
Chemistry 8 Further B Spanish 7 English 7
math Literature
Physics 8 Business 8 History 8
A Level: Business A* Economics A* Math B
What was your career aspiration while you were at school? What advice would you
I have always wanted to pursue a career in the finance sector. I was never 100% give our current students?
sure on what route I wanted to take into finance however I always had a keen I would say to ensure the
interest in accounting and therefore chose this route as the first step in my career. next step in their career/
education should be in the
What if any work experience have you completed? direction of something you
In Year 10, I completed 2 weeks work experience for Mean Broadcast. During my have a genuine interest in. If
time there I assisted the sales team by performing market research. I also gained you have an interest in it,
exposure to the financial side of the business, aiding the finance team with small then it will be enjoyable and
tasks. Overall, my time performing work experience gave me a good understanding feel less like work. It will
of how a business operates and the different departments that contribute to the allow you to get the most
running of a business. I have also attended various careers events and talks from out of the next step in your
external companies that have been held at Ousedale. These have given me great career as you will put your
exposure to the opportunities available post 6th Form as well as the ability to best effort into it. I would
expand my network. I also took up many opportunities that were presented to me also say to take advantage
during my time at Ousedale, including Head Boy, Ambassador, Young Enterprise of any opportunities that
programme and Sports Ambassador. I also had a part time job at David Lloyd as a are presented to you as they
clubroom assistant which I started after finishing GCSE’s in 2019. will help you develop lots of
key competencies that will
What did you enjoy most about your school life at Ousedale? be beneficial in your future
The environment and culture that was present during my time at Ousedale was a endeavours.
very friendly and supportive one. There was always help available for me in all
aspects, from my studies to career choices. There were also endless opportunities to develop and push myself
throughout my time at Ousedale, many in which I took up and were beneficial to me. They helped me develop as a
person and helped during application and interview processes.
Have you faced any barriers that have meant you have had to change your career aspiration and how have you
overcome these?
The process of applying for apprenticeships was a tough one in which a lot of work had to be done in order to be
successful. There was an added challenge in doing this during a time by which working had gone remote, and
therefore my application was also virtual. This meant additional research and preparation had to be done to ensure I
was fully prepared for each stage of the application. If students are looking to apply for apprenticeships my one piece
of advice would be to ensure they have thorough knowledge of the company they are applying for and examples
where you have portrayed their values/culture in real life.
In ten years’ time where do you see yourself?
In ten years’ time I still see myself working in the finance industry. I aspire to be in a senior managerial position.
Career and education path stories from past students can help to raise aspirations and see that not every journey
looks the same. Check out our collection of past student stories -
https://sites.google.com/ousedale.org.uk/careers/past-student-career-storiesUpcoming events next half term:
Campus Date Event Year
Group
NP 12th January 2022 Institute of Technology talk Yr 12/13
NP/Olney February – TBC FCDO apprenticeship talk Yr11/12/13
NP/Olney W/C 7 March 2022 MK College Information and Application Yr 11
support (Yellow Bus event)
NP 9th March 2022 National Citizens Service talk Yr11
Olney 16th March 2022 National Citizens Service talk Yr11
NP/Olney 16th/17th March 2022 National Apprenticeship and HE Fair at MK Yr11/Yr12
Dons stadium*
*covid restrictions allowing
Ousedale Careers Team
The Careers Team can be contacted on careers@ousedale.org.uk
The Careers Team consists of Mrs Montague Careers Manager, the Careers and Work experience advisers - Leigh
Gibson & Melanie Gibbard. During the present time we contactable via the careers email – careers@ousedale.org.uk
The Careers team regularly provider’s information on Careers, Apprenticeships, College
and University Open days, local and national Careers related events and employment
opportunities via the schools Facebook page and google classroom.You can also read
