Latest Careers News
Future Focus with the Savannah Wisdom Foundation 08/01/2020
Students took part in a Future Focus scheme with the Savannah Wisdom Foundation, entitled ‘Her Untapped Potential’, as part of a challenge day to develop essential skills.
Students Design a Community Tower Block 18/11/2019
In collaboration with Enabling Enterprise, students have been taking part in a series of Challenge Days; a range of employer visits supported by use of the Skills Builder Framework. They’re most recent visit was to Lovell in Manchester, a leading construction company who build affordable homes in the UK.
Construction Enthusiasts Design a Bridge 17/07/2019
In collaboration with Enabling Enterprise, students have been taking part in a series of Challenge Days; a range of employer visits supported by use of the Skills Builder Framework. They’re most recent visit was to ISG Manchester, an international construction services company.
Careers Team
Work Experience/Careers Coordinator
I have worked here at Whalley Range for 21 years. I love the work that I do here at Whalley Range and helping the students when they reach the two most important years of their school life.
gappleby@wrhs1118.co.uk
Careers Advisor
Working as a Level 6 qualified careers advice and guidance practitioner, I am passionate about supporting students in making important decisions in their lives. I support Whalley Range 11-18 High School pupils on their career path and also help them to overcome any barriers to learning and employment opportunities.
sacton@wrhs1118.co.uk
CEIAG Coordinator
I’m a media teacher and communications professional with a desire to offer students a platform to succeed in their chosen subject area. My duty as CEIAG coordinator is to inform students of career opportunities and support their progression from the school to college, sixth form or work-based learning.
tcorney@wrhs1118.co.ukCareers at Whalley Range
The designated Careers Lead for Whalley Range 11-18 High School is Mr Corney.
At Whalley Range 11-18 High School, we work hard to ensure that all our students have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their future.
We are delighted to have been accredited with the Inspiring IAG (Information and Guidance) Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, which recognises good quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).
We're proud that we fully meet all eight of the Gatsby benchmarks for best careers provision in schools.
If you would like to offer CEIAG services to our school, please email CEIAG@wrhs1118.co.uk in the first instance.
Our Futures
We work closely with Our Futures to offer careers guidance and work experience opportunities. Our Future aim to inform and inspire our citizens of the future to become highly employable and aspirational. They aim to equip students with an awareness of the labour market, along with the skills, qualities and experience needed to succeed.
How we Measure and Assess the Impact of our Careers Programme
- Destination measures
- Student, parent and staff voice
- Employer feedback
- Visiting partners
- Work experience evaluation
- Website analytical review
- External accreditation
Careers Parental Survey - Summer 2019
We’re looking at ways that we can improve our careers education at Whalley Range for students and would love to hear your feedback. Can we ask parents and carers to complete this short survey that will help us to evaluate our current offer.
