Careers
Hollyfield is committed to providing high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance to all of its students. To see The Hollyfield School's Careers Policy and Careers programme please click here.
Hollyfield Sixth Form has a planned careers programme for students and covers a wide range of activities. The Sixth Form team work hard to support students with their post 18 options and help with applications to University and Apprenticeships.
The Careers team are based in the Library Monday - Thursday. Students can go to see the careers team for information and guidance around their post 18 options and careers choices. If you need any support you can email Mr. Poole, the Careers Coordinator: ipoole@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk or Miss Corrighan, our Careers Adviser: bcorrighan@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk.
We welcome volunteers from business or industry to come and share their knowledge and experience of the world of work with students, either by taking part in careers networking events, talks or mock interviews. Also, if you are a local provider of Technical, Further Education or apprenticeships and wish to contact students in the school regarding future opportunities, please contact Mr. Poole, the Careers Coordinator. See the Provider Access Policy below.
One-to-one careers guidance interviews take place with the careers team to personalise the support you receive. You can make an appointment with the careers team by speaking to them directly or asking your form tutor or Head of Year.
Information on different careers platforms
Careers research links
Students are encouraged to use a range of online resources to explore their career options:
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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.
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Start is an online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future careers potential.
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This has a wealth of careers information including apprenticeships, university courses, CV templates and a personality quiz.
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This is a useful careers platform to help students research and explore further information.
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Information for Kingston and Richmond students about local learning, training, working and volunteering opportunities.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available for young people at different levels, including Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeships.
University
Some useful links to start researching university options: