Careers

  College and Sixth Form Events 2023-2024

  Careers Provider Access Statement Destination Data

 Careers Advice Presentation from the Prospect Trust

 

 

Careers Team

SLT Line Manager - Grant Davies  

Careers Leader - Victoria Delehanty 

Careers Advisor - The Prospect Trust  

 

Careers at Frogmore

At Frogmore Community College we believe that every child can excel. The aim of our curriculum is to inspire and empower every child, through rich and memorable experiences, to flourish in their learning and live a fulfilled life, confidently equipped with breadth and depth of knowledge to play an active and informed role in society. Providing a robust Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) programme for our students is an important part of this commitment.  

The Careers Curriculum

We are committed to exploring how the subjects that we offer can prepare students for life after Frogmore and we make explicit links to careers in our lessons. In addition to this, age appropriate careers- related PSHCE lessons are delivered to all students.

Towards the end of key stage 3, students are invited, along with their parents, to a key stage 4 options evening where they look into the different subjects that they can take, whether they be GCSEs or vocational qualifications. Following this, students have one- to-one bespoke Careers Guidance meetings about their option choices.

In key stage 4, students undertake a variety of activities to prepare them for life beyond Frogmore. Each student has a post-16 options advice and guidance interview with the careers advisor from The Prospect Trust, located at Farnborough Sixth Form. All students are offered an appointment but they can also request an appointment by speaking to their Director of Progress.

In addition, we offer the following opportunities:

  • College, apprenticeship and employer talks
  • Careers fair with colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers
  • Careers focused assemblies
  • Promotion of National Citizen Service

 

Careers Adviser

We have a careers adviser from The Prospect Trust who is in school every Monday and based in Mr Davies, Assistant Headteacher's office. 

During student career interviews, the Careers Adviser will help students to think about their future, what interests them, what college courses they would like to do after they leave Frogmore, as well as possible University options or future careers.  Interview sessions are for one lesson in duration, after which, students are able to email the Careers Adviser directly with any questions they might have or for follow up information. Students will also receive notes from the session, as well as web links and additional information to help guide them via their school email account.

Students can make appointments to see the Careers Adviser by speaking to their DoP, Tutor, Careers Leader or requesting an appointment form at reception.

 

Next Steps

Local Colleges

Basingstoke College (BCOT)
BCOT Website                                              BCOT Prospectus

Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)

BCA Website                                                BCA Prospectus

Bracknell & Wokingham College

Bracknell & Wokingham Website                   Bracknell & Wokingham Prospectus

Edgbarrow Sixth Form

Edgbarrow Website                                       Edgbarrow Prospectus                 

Farnborough College of Technology (FCOT)

FCOT Website                                               FCOT Prospectus

Farnham College

Farnham Website                                          Farnham Prospectus

Guildford College

Guildford Website                                         Guildford Prospectus

HSDC

HSDC Website                                               HSDC Prospectuses

Merrist Wood

Merrist Wood Website                                    Merrist Wood Prospectus

Queen Mary’s College (QMC)

QMC Website                                                 QMC Prospectus

Reading College

Reading Website                                             Reading Prospectus

Sandhurst Sixth Form

Sandhurst Website                                         Sandhurst Prospectus

Sparsholt College

Sparsholt Website                                          Sparsholt Prospectus

The Sixth Form College Farnborough

Farnborough Website                                     Farnborough Sixth Prospectus

Yateley Sixth Form    

Yateley Website                                              Yateley Prospectus

 

National Citizen Service

NCS (https://wearencs.com/) is a nationally run programme for students at the end of year 11, with the objective “to help young people achieve their potential and build bridges between communities”

Every year, students from Frogmore take part in the NCS summer programme and we are very proud to have been awarded the ‘Champion Award’ for our participation in this programme. We received the Gold Award 2019, which means that 50% of our eligible cohort signed up for this wonderful opportunity.

 

Careerometer

The Careerometer tool can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations to support the process of identifying potential careers. The widget provides access to a selection of headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects. 

Click the dotted square.  Type in the first career you think you might be interested in and select from the drop-down list, then add your second and third choice to see the comparison.

Careers Library

Prospectuses for the local colleges are also available from the Directors of Progress, and in the Careers Guidance appointments.    

Careers Resources for Staff

For information and resources for staff, please refer to the Careers folder on the Shared Drive

 

Websites for Parents

Career Map                                                  careermap.co.uk/

Amazing Apprenticeships                               amazingapprenticeships.com/

Success at School                                          Success at School - parents

CEC Facebook group                                     facebook.com/groups/careersforparents

Websites for students

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ (Careers advice and guidance)

www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship - (Government Website for Apprenticeships)

amazingapprenticeships.com/ - (Apprenticeship advice, resources and vacancy snapshot)

www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/ - (Apprenticeship information and advice)

www.careercompanion.co.uk/ - (Careers advice and guidance)

www.careerpilot.org.uk/ - (Careers advice and guidance)

icould.com/ - (Careers advice and guidance)

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - (Government careers information and guidance)

www.tlevels.gov.uk/ - (T Levels explained)

www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges - (Surrey University events for school students, including holiday camps and University prep)

www.ucas.com/ - (Explore Universities and course options)

www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ - (Unsure of which course? This website can help)

www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2019/jun/07/university-league-tables-2020 - (League table of all the Universities in the UK, which you can filter by course)

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ - (information about the variety of careers available within the NHS)

 

Employer Engagement

We would welcome interest from any company who would like to help young people in their choice of careers. If you are interested, please complete the Microsoft Form below, or if you would like more information of how you can help, then please contact our Careers Leader, Mrs Delehanty (v.delehanty@frogmorecollege.co.uk)

Employer Engagement Form

 

Alumni

Did you once study at Frogmore? Then we’d love to hear from you! Our alumni can play a vital role in linking our students to their future prospects. If you would be interested in coming back to Frogmore to assist in our Careers programme by speaking with students or taking part in our careers activities, please complete the form below and we will be in touch.

Alumni Engagement Form

 

Impact of careers programme

We assess/measure the impact of the school’s career programme through the DFE published Destination Data. We also welcome feedback to help us to continually evaluate our Careers provision. Please complete one of the questionnaires below to assist in this evaluation.

Careers Evaluation - Parents

Careers Evaluation - Students

Careers Published Information Review Date: January 2022

Testimonials

  • "Everyone is welcome and included in everything.” Oliver, Y9
  • “I feel comfortable talking to teachers or adults around school about my worries.” Connie, Y10
  • “The best things about being at Frogmore is the tutor groups, as you get to be around older and younger years to get and give advice.” Georgia, Y8
  • “Every member of staff cares.”  Oliver, Y8
  • “All the teachers help push you to the best of your ability.”  Chloe, Y8
  • “I think the best thing about Frogmore Community College is that the teachers are always there to help and your voice is heard by them.” Mollie, Y8
  • “The teachers are always helpful in lesson and will always help when you don't understand.”  Madison, Y9
  • “The environment is well cared for and the school is diverse and inclusive.” Serynna, Y8
  • “I think that the one of the best things is the diverse range of subjects.”  Hiba, Y7
  • “I feel happy and positive every day when I am at school.”  Jake, Y7