Student Information
Future Pathway is the name given to the Careers Education Programme here at Hillview School for Girls. You will be able to find a range of resource, and support to preparing you for your future in learning and work, whatever pathway you take towards your final destination of your careers goal.
Right from the start of Year 7 until leaving in Years 11/13, you will take part in careers-related learning in mentor times, subject lessons, assemblies, trips, etc. During assemblies and lessons, you may have visits from guest speakers at universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers, and different companies. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities or receive future information in a range of contexts.
Examples of Future Pathways activities here at Hillview in recent years include: (SNAKE)
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Year 7 PDL lessons on researching careers, trips
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Year 8 PDL lessons on researching careers, trips
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Year 9 PDL lessons on GCSEs, Option Evening (Feb)
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Year 10 PDL lessons, Careers Interviews with a Careers Advisor, CV drop-in clinics, Assemblies
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Year 11 PDL Lessons, Sixth Form Open Evening, Careers Interviews with a Careers Advisor, CV drop-in clinics, Assemblies
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Sixth Form Future Friday Workshops, Trips to What University? What Career’s Convention in London, Trip to Brighton University, ASK Apprenticeship Workshop, UCAS drop-in sessions
Here at Hillview, we use the Unifrog (LOGO HYPERLINK)
Unifrog is a system to track and support your progress from year 7 to the end of your time here at Hillview. It allows you to keep a record of your areas/sectors you are interested in, research training pathways, and have conversations with mentors and the Future Pathways Teams to enable a personalised approach to your career journey.
The Future Pathways Teams is here to provide support, such as:
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Help with CV building
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Interview skills/practice
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Suggested research for universities, apprenticeships, colleges, and the world of work
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Support through the application
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Part-time work/voluntary experience/gap year
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Building online presence
If you require any guidance or have any concerns, questions or suggestions, please see the Future Pathways Team, Ms Lines, Ms Birch, careers@hillview.kent.sch.uk
Students might find the following websites useful for further careers/futures information:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk