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Careers
Careers Education at Holsworthy Community College
At Holsworthy Community College, we believe that high-quality careers education is essential to helping students make informed, confident decisions about their future. We are committed to providing impartial guidance, raising aspirations, and ensuring every student understands the full range of opportunities available to them — whether that’s further education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
Our Career Calendar
Our Approach
We follow the Gatsby Benchmarks, a nationally recognised framework for excellent careers provision. These eight benchmarks guide our careers programme and ensure that every student receives meaningful encounters with employers, experiences of the workplace, and personal guidance tailored to their needs.
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Benchmark
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Description
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1. A stable careers programme
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An embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents, teachers, and employers.
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2. Learning from career and labour market information
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Access to high-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities, supported by informed advisers.
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3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
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Tailored advice and support that meets the individual needs of each pupil, embedding equality and diversity throughout.
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4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
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Teachers link curriculum content to career pathways, especially in STEM subjects.
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5. Encounters with employers and employees
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Multiple opportunities to learn from employers through enrichment activities such as mentoring, talks, and enterprise schemes.
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6. Experiences of workplaces
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First-hand experiences of the workplace through visits, shadowing, and work experience.
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7. Encounters with further and higher education
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Understanding the full range of academic and vocational learning opportunities available.
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8. Personal guidance
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Access to guidance interviews with trained careers advisers at key decision points.
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Support & Guidance
Careers education is delivered from Year 7 to Year 11, with a focus on:
- Exploring academic and vocational pathways
- Promoting equality and diversity
- Linking curriculum learning to real-world careers
- Preparing students for life beyond school
If you have any questions or would like to get involved in supporting our careers programme, please contact
Mrs Godwin, Head of Careers:
📞 01409 253430
jgodwin@hccdevon.org
Get Involved
We welcome support from parents, carers, and local businesses. Whether through work experience placements, mock interviews, or sharing your career journey, your involvement can make a real difference in shaping a young person’s future.
Mrs Godwin, Head of Careers:
📞 01409 253430
jgodwin@hccdevon.org
CSW Post-16 Survey Results
We regularly review the destinations of our students after Year 11 to ensure our careers programme is supporting their aspirations and needs. The CSW Post-16 Survey provides valuable insight into the choices our students make, including further education, apprenticeships, and employment.
If you are a parent, carer, or local business and would like to support our careers education, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities to get involved include:
- Work experience placements
- Work shadowing
- Careers workshops
- Mock interviews
Give an Hour
We invite local professionals and business owners to give an hour of their time to inspire the next generation. By sharing your career journey and industry insights, you can help students explore new possibilities and make informed choices about their future.
Whether you work for or own a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), your experience could be the spark that changes a student’s life.
📧 To get involved, contact Mrs Godwin, Head of Careers:
📞 01409 253430
📩 jgodwin@hccdevon.org
Partner Organisations
We work closely with a range of organisations to support our careers programme:
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CSW Group
A not-for-profit social enterprise delivering services that support young people and adults through key transitions. CSW helps build aspiration and unlock potential. -
The Careers & Enterprise Company
The Careers & Enterprise Company | The Careers and Enterprise Company
Connecting young people with meaningful work experiences and employer engagement. -
Young Devon
Young Devon | Changing the odds in favour of young people
The largest youth charity in the South West, supporting over 2,000 young people each year to thrive through strong relationships and tailored support. -
Devon Wheels 2 Work
Home - Wheels 2 Work Southwest
Helping people in Devon and Somerset access work and training through affordable scooter rentals, safety checks, and inclusive services.