Careers

Careers Education at Brookfield School

At Brookfield School, careers education is delivered through a curriculum-embedded model designed to meet the needs of our SEMH learners.

Rather than operating a standalone careers curriculum, careers learning is strategically woven through subject teaching, Personal and Social Development (PSD) sessions, assemblies and individual guidance. This ensures careers education is meaningful, accessible and delivered by trusted adults within existing learning structures.

Pupils are supported to:

  • Understand their strengths and interests

  • Learn about a range of realistic future pathways

  • Develop employability and life skills

  • Prepare for post-16 education, training or employment

All pupils in Key Stage 4 receive personalised careers guidance, with additional support provided for pupils who are vulnerable or at risk of becoming NEET.

Brookfield School’s careers provision is reviewed annually, informed by pupil voice and destination data, and fully aligned with the eight Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance.

What are the Gatsby benchmarks?
The eight benchmarks are a framework for good career guidance developed to support schools and based on best practice from across the world.

To view more information on Gatsy Benchmarks please follow the links below:

Gatsby SEND joint statement – Gatsby Toolkit – Gatsby Benchmarks

Our Gatsby Benchmark Evaluation for Autumn 2025 can be found here

Although we strive to inspire our students to seek out their next steps, we know that the strongest role models for career information are parents and carers. In order to help support your student when speaking about careers, please see the Lancashire Careers Hub’s Guide for Parents and Carers.

We have strong links with the following institutions:

The specific needs of our pupils are identified early with regards to post 16 destinations and provision. Our college and workplace partners understand the demands and needs of our pupils and tailor their approach accordingly.

Throughout their career at Brookfield (Year 7-11), pupils can expect the following careers-related input:

  • Careers assembly focus
  • Leadership Skills – Personal Development curriculum
  • Targeted students one-to-one careers aspiration meetings, including all disadvantaged students
  • CEMV and Personal Development sessions lessons each week, that focus on careers-related themes
  • Careers focus included in Parent Review Days
  • Mentoring sessions for selected students from external partners
  • Targeted students one-to-one careers aspiration meetings, including all disadvantaged students
  • Careers Fairs
  • Mentoring sessions with Pastoral staff
  • Work Experience in Year 10 & Year 11
  • Careers Officer and post-16 providers present at Parents Review Day
  • Work Skills qualification centred on employability skills (including a job interview)
  • A one-to-one careers interview for every student
  • Assemblies and visits from various post-16 providers
  • Personal Finance through CEMV and Work skills curriculum
  • Careers Officer and post-16 providers present at Parents Review Day
  • Drop-in sessions from local providers

More information can be requested from Mr L Pinch or Mr K Cleland (Careers Leads) on 01253 886895,  pinchl@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk or clelandk@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk

Careers Policy

Careers Programme

Provider Access Policy

All of the documents above are reviewed and updated annually.

Pupils, parents and carers will be regularly updated via parent review days, regular communication (Weduc, social media, email) and dedicated events.

 

Local Labour Market Information (LMI)

Brookfield School has excellent links with local businesses supported by our Enterprise Coordinator and Business Enterprise Advisor.

To learn more about Lancashire’s Labour Market Information, click here

Additionally, please see the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership Labour Market Factsheet below!

Lancashire Enterprise Partnership – Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Labour Market factsheet

We are always looking to develop relationships with local businesses that would be willing to support our careers programme. Any interested businesses should contact Leon Pinch (Careers Lead) or Kane Cleland.

In addition to advice and guidance provided as part of or careers programme, we will regularly add supportive resources and documents (below) for parents and pupils to access.