Welcome to the Careers section of our website.

At Castle School, we believe that preparing pupils for adulthood begins from the moment they join us. Careers education is not just about choosing a job—it is about helping every pupil develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives.

Our careers programme is carefully adapted to meet the needs of pupils across all of our pathways: Early Years, Pre-Formal, Engagement, Semi-Formal, Formal and Post 14. As pupils progress through school, they experience age-appropriate and meaningful opportunities that reflect their individual strengths, interests and future goals.
Through classroom learning, enrichment activities, employer encounters, community experiences, work-related learning and personalised guidance, we support pupils to develop key employability and life skills. We work closely with families, employers, further education providers and external agencies to ensure every young person is well prepared for their next stage, whether that is further education, supported internships, apprenticeships, employment, volunteering or increased independence within their community.

Our careers programme is underpinned by the Gatsby Benchmarks and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, ensuring that all pupils receive high-quality, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance throughout their time with us.

This section of our website provides information about our careers curriculum, pathway-specific careers learning, work-related opportunities, key events, destination information and resources for pupils, families and professionals. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves our school with the confidence, skills and ambition to make a successful transition into adult life.