Access Policy
Should you wish to contact the school about any aspect of the careers programme, please email Allison Blyghton, Careers and Work Experience Lead, on msblyghton@beths.bexley.sch.uk.
Careers Access provision - by Year group
Year 7
Enterprise activity: Innovation Challenge – ‘Suits You Sir’
My Bnk Money Matters – Money Twist
Year 8
PHSCE Psychometric Test – Kudos
iCould – Buzz Quiz
Camp
Enterprise activity: My Bnk Money Matters – Money Twist
University Inspiration Experience
Enterprise activity: ‘Rollercoaster Theme Park Challenge’
UKMT Junior Maths Challenge
Year 9
PHSCE Psychometric Test – Kudos
GCSE Options Evening
MyBnk – Money Matters
Careers information, options and guidance (PHSCE)
World of Work: Stock Market Challenge
Careers/university resources
Year 9 to 10 transition information & guidance
Year 10
PHSCE – Self Awareness
VESPA – study skills
Innovative Enterprise
Year 10 to 11 transition advice & guidance
Bank of England visit
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
WEX prep: CV building and applications
WEX Prep: Employability skills
Year 11
CEIAG Questionnaire
Decision Making – one-to-one interviews
CEIAG/Prospects Career Interviews (targeted)
Year 11 to 12 transition advice 7 guidance
Employability/Skills Day
Introduction to Indigo
Science Live (Dept lead)
University visits
Russell Group Universities Information Evening
Work Experience (two weeks)
Year 12
CEIAG Questionnaire
University & careers focused assemblies
CEIAG/Prospects Career Interviews (targeted)
Personal statement writing – Optimising Futures
UCAS preparation and planning
Access to Indigo
Higher Education & Careers Day (CEIAG focus)
Higher Education & Careers Evening (fair)
London UCAS convention – ExCel Centre
Skills London – ExCel Centre
Access to – Employability Day
Internships (Work Experience week)
University visits and open days
Taster programmes (Higher Education)
Reading Scholars Programme
Bank of England visit (Dept lead)
Bank of England visit (Dept lead)
Top Universities Information Evening
Maths Fest (Dept lead)
‘Safe Drive Stay Alive’ performance – Greenwich Theatre
Year 13
CIAG Questionnaire
CEIAG/Prospects Career Interviews (targeted)
University & careers focused assemblies
Bar Mock trials and Law society visit (Dept lead)
Science Live (Dept lead)
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
UCAS ‘Next Steps’ Evening
Alumni and Community contacts
We are proud of the strong links we have with our alumni, and of their willingness to return to school to share their career journeys in order to inspire the students of today. We are also proud of the excellent connections we have established with local and national employers, many of whom support our Higher Education and Careers day in July every year.
We are keen that current students continue to benefit as much as possible from contacts within our wider community and as such, we are always looking for ways to develop this side of our programme further still. We would therefore welcome any contact from alumni, parents or employers about ways they can support our students.
In addition to the above, our students benefit from ad hoc talks and one off careers provision as they present throughout the academic year.
