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Careers

It is important that all students are fully supported and guided through the process of planning their futures.

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At St Andrew’s our programme of careers education is delivered through PSHE, special events, enrichment programmes, visits, trips and assemblies and also within individual departments and through form time. 

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All students will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their abilities and affinities

  • Gain a greater knowledge of the range of opportunities open to them

  • Take part in work related activities in and out of school

  • Understand the labour market and the requirements and expectations of employers

  • Learn to make decisions wisely about their future

  • Be prepared to manage change and be fully supported through key transition periods

  • Learn how to improve their own employability: how to find work, how to get work and how to progress their careers

A more detailed plan of our careers programme can be provided to pupils, parents, teachers and employers in a written form or by making an appointment to discuss it further with Mr Harwood via harwooda@sta-worthing.com or 01903 820676.

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Careers Guidance 

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All students receive: 

  • An individual options interview with a member of SLT in year 9;

  • The option to have a further interview with their parents about their options with the same member of SLT in year 9;

  • An individual careers interview with Mr Harwood, an qualified independent careers advisor, during KS4. 

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Students from years 9 to 11 also have access to: ​

  • SpringPod which allows them to research careers, apply for virtual work experience and attend virtual university open days. 

 

Work Experience 

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At St Andrew's we encourage students to gain as much work experience as possible. They undertake an ‘in person’ placement during our school’s Enrichment week in July in year 10. Students in Key Stage 4 also have access to an online platform called SpringPod where they can gain as much virtual work experience as they wish with big national and international companies. 

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Destination Data 

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Our latest official destination data published by the Department of Education is from 2021/22 showing 94% stayed in education or employment for at least 2 terms after leaving St Andrew's. West Sussex’s average was 95% and national average for that academic year is 94%.   
 

Getting Involved with our Careers Programme 

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We welcome organisations and businesses to help us educate our students about careers. If you would like to get involved in any of the following please contact Mr Harwood via harwooda@sta-worthing.com: 

  • Providing work experience placements;

  • Delivering assemblies about your company, organisation or sector;

  • Delivering workshops to small groups on your company, organisation or sector;

  • Having a stall at our annual careers fair. 

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Measuring and Assessing our careers programme 

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Each year group covers the Gatsby Benchmarks 1-5 each academic year within the school’s curriculum.

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Benchmarks 6-8 are covered by all students by the end of year 11.  

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Each term the Gatsby Benchmarks are evaluated with the help of West Sussex through the programme Campass+. All benchmarks are met by at least 98% and are at least 22% above the national average. 

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The Baker Clause 

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The Baker Clause states that schools must provide education on Apprenticeships and training from year 8 to year 11 each year. This academic year, STA will meet this in every year group including year 7 through the following events: 

  • Year 7 - Big Dreams STEM activity day with Talent Foundry, 

  • Year 8 - Sea Cadets STEM activity and Big Dreams STEM activity day with Talent Foundry, 

  • Year 9 - NHS Careers Workshop and Employability Skills Workshop, 

  • Year 10 - Apprenticeships Evening, Learning Styles and Options workshop and Assembly by Plumpton College on Apprenticeships, 

  • Year 11 - Assembly by ASK of Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships Evening, Workshop on Applying to Apprenticeships by ASK and Workshop on Apprenticeship Interviews by ASK. 

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For More Information 

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Careers and Enterprise at St Andrew’s is led by Mr Harwood (Academic Mentor). Mr Harwood can be contacted via harwooda@sta-worthing.com or 01903 820676.  

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The information on this page is reviewed at least at the end of every academic year, and updated when appropriate. The next scheduled review is July 2025. 

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Local Colleges and Education Providers 

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If you would like to explore local provision for Further Education or Higher Education, please see the links below:

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Apprenticeships

  

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Careers sites

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USEFUL LINKS

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