Careers
Richmond School is committed to providing a high-quality, planned programme of careers education and guidance for all students. Our aims support those of the Department for Education and help students with decision making. Key themes running through the programme are:
- Self-awareness - helping young people assess their own interests, skills, strengths and weaknesses, recording their experiences and developing their capabilities
- Careers research - using resources, understanding how curriculum subjects support careers, and learning about the labour market.
- Career decisions - helping young people make decisions regarding programmes of study for GCSE and Post-16 options.
Details of Richmond School and Sixth Form College's Careers Team can be found below:
At Richmond School, we are proud to be one of the first schools to be awarded the prestigious Quality in Careers Standard, which was re-accredited in November 2024. This recognition highlights our strong and ongoing commitment to providing high-quality careers education and guidance for every student—both in school and in the Sixth Form.
Our comprehensive careers programme supports the aims of the Department for Education and helps students make confident, informed decisions about their future pathways.
Key features of our programme include:
- Celebration of National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, with inspiring guest speakers.
- Careers ideas embedded across all subjects at least once per half term, connecting learning to real-world opportunities.
- Partnerships with local colleges offering taster days to help students explore post-16 and post-18 options.
- Year 9 and Year 11 Careers Fair with a range of employers, training and apprenticeships providers, further education colleges and universities.
- Year 10 Work experience - This is a block week in May
- A LIFE Programme guided by the Gatsby Benchmarks, helping students:
- Identify their strengths, skills, and interests
- Explore career journeys and qualification routes
- Develop employability and life skills
- Access tailored study and higher education guidance
Through these opportunities, we ensure every student is well-prepared for their next steps—whether that’s further study, training, or employment.
We endeavour to create as many opportunities as possible for students to engage with employers, alumni, and professionals from a wide range of industries through assemblies, workshops, and guest speaker events. Past events include; BBC Bitesize, Norland Nannies, NHS, RAF, British Army and many more!
FURTHER INFORMATION
Our Careers Plan can be viewed HERE.
Our Provider Access Policy Statement can be viewed HERE.
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UNIFROG
Unifrog is the online platform we use to support and manage every stage of our students’ careers education from Year 7 through to Year 13.
Every student has their own Unifrog login, using their school email address, and we actively encourage students, parents, and carers to explore the platform and make use of its wide range of resources. Unifrog allows users to:
- Research universities, apprenticeships, and career pathways
- Record skills, achievements, and work experience
- Access guidance on applications, CV writing, and personal statements
Click the logo below to access the UNIFROG login page:
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LINKS AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Below you will find some excellent resources about a range of career-related topics. Just click to view and download:
We are always looking for opportunities to form and strengthen our links with employers, both local and further afield.
For the our Employers section of the website, click the link below:
