Careers

We work closely with each student to understand their goals and aspirations and support them to make these a reality!
 

At Aurora Foxes, we have a dedicated careers team who will support students with work experience and their future options. 

Each student has access to speak with the careers team at any time to ask for advice and support with any aspect of employability or future education options. All students will also be offered work experience placements in line with their interests and hopes for the future.  In addition to this, all students will have the opportunity to access independent advice and career guidance from an external agency at least once a year. 

Working jointly with National Careers Service (NCS), students will meet to identify and discuss their career and/or educational aspirations. They will be provided with essential information regarding their chosen pathways including details of courses & educational institutions, apprenticeship schemes, employers and any prerequisite qualifications. 

The Careers Team at Aurora Foxes 

Kim Williams - Preparing for Adulthood Programme Lead / Careers Lead

Clare Sealby - Work Experience Coordinator 

Lee Dales - Careers Governor 

Lewis Singletary - Careers Enterprise Advisor

Matthew Markham - National Careers Service 
 

How can parents and carers be engaged in careers education at Foxes?

Parents and carers play a crucial role in shaping young people’s career awareness, aspirations, and decisions. Effective engagement does not require expert knowledge of the labour market!

What matters most is ongoing support, conversations, and exposure to opportunities.

1. Attend our Futures Fair and speak with relevant employers and services
   • Evaluate our Future’s Fair
2. Attend virtual or face-to-face meetings with our transition officer to discuss progress on destinations / next steps / opportunities.
    
3. Discuss progress in EHCP reviews and support young people's voices
    
4. Support your young person to attend any work placements over the holidays.
    
5. Build employability skills at home:
   • Communication
   • Time management
   • Problem-solving
   • Independence (travel, money management)
6. Support applications and transitions:
   • CV (information shared for updates
   • Application Forms
   • Job Interviews
   • Access resources
7. Promote High Expectations and Positivity
   • Encourage ambition while being realistic about support needs
   • Challenge limiting beliefs and stereotypes
   • Celebrate achievements and progress
      
8. Volunteer
   • If you have experience in career-related learning and are willing to provide an employer/employee talk, please contact us.
      
9. Spread the word – we are always looking for new partnerships!