Careers & Aspirations Programme
Careers Lead: Mr Lennon
Careers Manager: Miss Adby
careers@burnhamgrammar.org.uk 01628 604812
Burnham Grammar School prepares students for life beyond secondary school through its Aspirations Programme, essentially developing students’ skills and abilities towards the world of work to ensure they are prepared for the future.
At BGS we appreciate that our students will engage in future careers which will often currently be unknown to them, however these roles will develop and students must be able to adapt their skill set and knowledge over time.
Given the ability of our students, the Aspirations Programme is designed to stretch students academically to achieve the very best for themselves as individuals. In order to support our students to develop the skills they require post-secondary education and to support them in their decision making throughout their secondary education experience BGS fully embraces the National Gatsby Benchmarks.
In doing so, BGS works closely with the Bucks Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP) advisor.
Susannah Edwards is currently the Enterprise Coordinator assigned to support BGS.
For information about Careers, specifically in Buckinghamshire, please visit the Bucks Skills Hub Website below:
Please see below for Employer Encounters that took place at Burnham Grammar School during 2020/2021/2022/2023 and into 2024.
BGS Employer Encounters 2024/2023
BGS Employer Encounters 2023/2022
BGS Employer Encounters 2022/2021
BGS Employer Encounters 2021/2020
You can view all our current Careers Policy on the policies page of our website:
Burnham Grammar School : Policies
Please view our Provider Access Policy below :
Careers Provider Access Policy Statement
BGS assesses and measures the impact of the careers programme through stakeholder voice activities, for example through surveys.
The results of these are reviewed by the Careers Lead. The Careers policy is reviewed annually.
The Burnham Grammar School Careers Policy & information regarding our careers programme and careers across the curriculum can be found below in the page downloads at the bottom of this page.
National Careers Service: Useful Links for Students
National Careers Service Website
Making the most of virtual job fairsHow to find a virtual internship
Talking Futures
Please see below a Parents' Guide resource full of useful information for parents to help talk to their children about their future career and education plans.
Amazing Apprenticeships
Please click the link below to view current information about apprenticeship opportunities.
Amazing Apprenticeships : Vacancies available to BGS Students Amazing Apprenticeships Parent PodcastNational Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Parent Download Guide
Labour Market Information
Please use the widget below to access LMI Information about Careers.
For Labour Market Information in Buckinghamshire please click on the following link and scroll to the bottom:
https://www.buckstvlep.co.uk/key-partners/bucks-skills-hub/
Useful Websites
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
This provides you with excellent information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
This has information about apprenticeships with live vacancies available. When you register you can then browse the available apprenticeships in your chosen area and apply directly online.
http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/
Apprenticeships are a great option for getting on the job ladder and earning a wage while you train.
A good start for planning ahead for University and Higher Education. Easy to use website with links universities for further in-depth information.
Try out their new A-Level explorer tool.
Sign up with future-talent.com and they’ll keep you up to date with information and advice on the latest apprenticeships, school leaver programmes, courses and training that suit your interests, qualifications and needs as a school or college leaver.
http://www.gov.uk/browse/education
Useful information on tuition fees and student finance
Downloads
| BGS Careers Encounters List 2023/2024 |