Careers
The Hollyfield School believes in raising the aspirations and ambitions of all its students, improving their eventual employability and life chances by providing a planned programme of careers education, individual advice and guidance; and work-related learning for all students in Years 7-13. The school bases its careers programme on the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
The Hollyfield school is committed to independent and impartial guidance. To address this, the school employs a Careers Adviser. This role is currently shared with Grey Court as part of a joint agreement between the Multi Academy Trust to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance.
Get involved
We welcome support for our Careers Programme from alumni, parents, members of the local community, employers, training providers and Further and Higher Education Institutes. For further information about how to get involved please contact ipoole@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk
The Careers Team
Matthew Winpenny Deputy Head and Careers Lead mwinpenny@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk
Ian Poole Careers Coordinator ipoole@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk
Bernie Corrighan Careers Adviser bcorrighan@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk
Vicki Jones Careers Governor vjones@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk
Links
Careers research links
Students are encouraged to use a range of online resources to explore their career options:
Offers impartial careers advice and guidance to help students make decisions about learning, training and work opportunities. Advisers are available from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Bank Holidays. Telephone 0800 100 900.
Start is an online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future careers potential.
This has a wealth of careers information including apprenticeships, university courses, CV templates and a personality quiz.
This is a useful careers platform to help students research and explore further information.
Information for Kingston and Richmond students about local learning, training, working and volunteering opportunities.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available for young people at different levels. Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeships.
Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK
University
Some useful links to start researching university options.
Which Degree Courses Do Your A-Levels Suit? - The Uni Guide