01635 510500
Careers Lead: Mrs D Evans
careers@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
01635 510500
Link Governor: Mr T Morrison
Trinity School is committed to providing a planned programme of careers education, information and guidance to meet the needs for all students in Years 7-13. It is differentiated to ensure progression through activities that are appropriate to students’ stages of learning, planning and development. The aim of the careers programme is to prepare students for their future destination and the world of work.
Our aim is to help the students achieve the following;
1. High aspirations and expectations for the future.
2. Gain a greater knowledge of the opportunities available and an understanding of how the world of work is changing and the skills needed to be successful in the future.
3. Take part in work-related activities both in and out of school.
4. Meet with external and impartial business people to help investigate different jobs and careers pathways.
5. Identify skills and strengths needed to achieve in certain professions.
6. Develop the skills to access and manage careers and labour market information and advice from a range of face-to-face and online sources
7. Be able to make career-enhancing plans, decisions and transitions at the appropriate time.
8. Develop their work-related skills to improve their employability and understand how to prepare for the world of work.
All staff at Trinity School play an active role in delivering the careers programme and preparing students for the future. The careers education programme is delivered through a variety of activities including PSHE days, WoW Wednesday tutor sessions, guest speakers, assemblies, schemes of work and trips.
All students are entitled to impartial and confidential careers advice and guidance. All students are able to meet with the careers coordinator or our independent careers advisor for individual appointments, with no restrictions on how many appointments students can have throughout their time at school. We also welcome parents to contact us for any advice and guidance required.
Our careers plan is updated annually, however it evolves and is adapted throughout the year to take advantage of local and national opportunities that arise. We use the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to evaluate our provision against the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students. The eight Gatsby benchmarks below are the measures of good careers and enterprise provision in schools:
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education `
8. Personal guidance
At Trinity School, we use a variety of methods (Satchel, email and face to face) to promote in person and virtual careers related activities to relevant year groups. A careers newsletter and other opportunities are in the school’s weekly bulletin to parents. Parents are able to request access to Unifrog, the universal careers platform we use to see the careers and labour market information available to their child. We work with Miss Ruth Crossley, who is an independent external careers advisor(L6), to provide students with a 1-2-1 guidance meeting and agreed action plan in Year 10/11, as well as in Y12/13. Working with local apprenticeship providers, colleges, the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC), and other organisations help ensure that a wide variety of relevant and up-to-date information on careers and future pathways is provided for our students. Tours of universities, volunteering, in person and virtual work experience, job opportunities and seminars as well as careers fairs are also offered. Links to useful resources can be found below.
The careers market is constantly changing, and it is difficult to predict the future employment landscape. However, it is important to be aware of local labour market intelligence to find out which roles and skills are most in demand locally now and which will be in the future. This can help us understand the skills, qualifications and wider attributes that are needed for the future in the areas where we live.
Labour market information (LMI) is published by the National Careers Service and the Berkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan to help students and their parents understand the local job market. Berkshire Opportunities offer career insights, and provide essential information on Berkshire’s thriving economy for parents and students, including Support for SEND students. Within school we also use Unifrog and World of Work Wednesday videos in tutor time to help students understand the job market.
In order for us to provide a comprehensive and varied careers education programme at Trinity School, we need the support of both local and national businesses. As well as this being personally rewarding, it is also an opportunity for businesses to;
Opportunities to help
There are a number of ways that employers can help to support the Careers Education Programme at Trinity School. These include:
Work experience (regular weekly placements or one week or 3 day placements are needed)
Attending our Careers Fair
CV writing and feedback
Mock interview days
Mentoring
Careers Network
We are always grateful for the support that individuals and organisations give to the Careers programme at Trinity School. If you would like to join our Careers Network and explore the ways that you can help us inspire and educate students, then please contact the school’s Careers Lead, Mrs D Evans : careers@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
It is important for students to start thinking about their potential career path early in their school journey as the decisions they make can impact on their future. Parents as well as students can access Unifrog which is the universal careers platform we now use. Additionally, we have a section on 'Careers News' within our weekly bulletin . The latest version can be viewed, on our newsletters page
The links below to help you explore all the opportunities available to students. There is a lot of support available, and we actively encourage students to make the most of the careers programme here at Trinity School. Please scroll down and visit the Useful Career Resources and Website section.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships allow students to gain qualifications alongside working and are available in a wide variety of sectors and at different levels. You can discover more about apprenticeships at amazingapprenticeships.com, and in particular in the Parent & Carer zone where you can access a monthly magazine with all the latest careers and apprenticeship information. The government also fund https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices with advice on how to find and get an apprenticeship.
Unifrog
In keeping with our commitment to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps after school, we use Unifrog; an award-winning, online destinations platform. Unifrog is designed to support students in making informed decisions about their futures as it has a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. It is introduced in Year 8 but accounts are available from Year 7 Each student has their own account where they can explore all the careers and next step information available to them, including:
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Suitable age range |
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Quizzes |
Finding their interests, personality type, preferred work environment, and skillset. |
Years 7-13 |
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Exploring pathways |
Explore careers, career sectors, subjects, free webinars, explore MOOCs and courses, and find wider reading materials. |
Years 7-13 |
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Recording what you’ve done |
Record their in-class and extracurricular activities, record examples of their skills, and see the record of careers related events the school has added to their accounts. Work shadow placement recording and administration. |
Years 7-13 |
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Searching for opportunities |
Find scholarships, activities, and bursaries to support their HE journey. Find and compare degrees in the UK and overseas, live apprenticeships, and FE courses. |
Years 10-13 |
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Application materials / Making applications |
Write their CV, cover letter, Personal Statement, and more. Track their applications and record their Post 16 / 18 intentions. |
Years 11-13 |
Students can access the platform Unifrog from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. We would encourage you to use the platform with your child so you can support them through the process of deciding their next steps. Parents can also request access to their child's Unifrog account to learn more about the opportunities, and pathways open to young people, so you can support them in making an informed decision about their next steps.
Unifrog has been running in the UK and internationally for over 12 years and currently works with over 4000 schools, including 20 schools across West Berkshire. They work with over 1 million students so take data and security very seriously, but parents may wish to refer to the following sections of their website Security , Privacy and How We Use Your Information . We are proud that are sixth form are regularly in the top 10 schools nationally for use of Unifrog as they utilse the work experience, personal statements, CVs, universities and apprenticeships tools it offers.
Careers Network
We are grateful for the support that individuals, as well as local and national organisations give to the careers programme at Trinity School. If you would like to support our careers programme and explore the ways that you or your employer can help us inspire and educate students, then please contact the school’s Careers Lead, Mrs D Evans: devans@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
We are committed to ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), have access to high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance. Every young person should feel confident and supported in exploring their future options, whether that involves further education, apprenticeships, supported employment, training, or the workplace.
The resources below have been carefully selected to help students and families understand career pathways, apprenticeship opportunities, inclusive employers, reasonable workplace adjustments, and the support available to individuals with additional needs. They are designed to help students make informed decisions, develop independence, and successfully prepare for their next steps beyond school. A wide range of additional resources and website links can be found in the final section of this page.
If you would like further careers information, please contact careers@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org or send@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org . We are here to help every student achieve their ambitions and realise their potential.
Apprenticeship application support
Apprenticeship Guide - The Essentials SEN
Finding an inclusive Employer 1
Finding an inclusive employer 2
Functional Skills Qualifications and Apprenticeships
It is important to start thinking about your future as soon as you can, to help ensure you explore all the options and opportunities available to you. There is plenty of support available, so it is really important to make the most of the careers programme and provision here at Trinity.
As a starting point, you might want to start to consider questions such as;
At Trinity School you will be given careers support throughout your school journey from Year 7 to Year 13. This will include a range of activities to ensure that you gain impartial and independent advice. Examples of these activities are below;
Individual careers appointments with a qualified Careers Adviser.
Access to Unifrog which is a universal destinations platform, designed to support you with employability skills and decision making in relation to careers whilst in school.
Work related learning and employability skills are part of our PSHE programme
Work Experience and Work Shadowing
In Year 10 you will be expected to undertake at least 3 work experience days which normally involves accompanying a relative or family friend to their place of work. The aim of this is to allow you to experience the world of work and to investigate the links between school and your future career plans. These days will be really useful in helping to develop both practical and social skills.
In Year 12 you will complete a week’s work experience during the summer term. This ideally should be linked to either your career goals or potential university subjects, to help ensure that it is valuable and relevant.
Choosing Option Subjects
The school will provide you with plenty of support to help you make your choices, but it is important that you start to research the subjects and careers that you are interested in pursuing. You will have a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to finalise your option choices and if needed have a careers meeting with our careers advisor.
A-Level and BTEC Courses must be applied for by the published date in Year 11. The application form is available on the website and should be completed and submitted by the deadline for your options to be factored into the timetable blocks. There will be plenty of help and support available for you from your tutor and the careers team as well as having a 1-2-1 meeting with an independent external careers advisor.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a job that allows you to earn money whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. They are available to students after they have completed Year 11, with highly sought after degree apprenticeships available after sixth form. There are a variety of different levels of apprenticeships in different industry sectors, that you can apply for depending on your interests, skills and qualifications. As part of the careers programme at Trinity School, you will get information and advice on apprenticeships and how to explore the opportunities available. We invite colleges and apprenticeship providers such as AWE to the first PSHE Day in Year 11, as well as welcoming a wider number to our whole school careers fair in February. Opportunities are shared on Satchel, in the Careers Newsletter and in the weekly bulletin to parents. Sixth form students also benefit from the opportunity to attend additional external careers fairs and apprenticeships events.
Unifrog
Unifrog is designed to help you in making informed decisions about your future, using a range of tools that are suitable for your age and interests. You will have your own account that provides access to:
● Psychometric testing quizzes
● Career and subject exploration
● Webinars and interactive short courses
● Self-reflection and portfolio building tools
● Search tools for live apprenticeship and employer opportunities, and university courses
● CV building and application support tools
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Section of the platform |
Examples of what you can do |
Suitable age range |
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Quizzes |
Finding your interests, personality type, preferred work environment, and skillset. |
Years 7-13 |
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Exploring pathways |
Explore careers, career sectors, subjects, free webinars, explore MOOCs and courses, and find wider reading materials. |
Years 8-13 |
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Recording what you’ve done |
Record in-class and extracurricular activities, record examples of their skills, and see the record of careers related events the school has added to your account. Work experience placement recording and administration. |
Years 7-13 |
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Searching for opportunities |
Find scholarships, activities, and bursaries to support your Higher Education (HE) journey. Find and compare degrees in the UK and overseas, live apprenticeships, and FE courses. |
Years 10-13 |
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Application materials / Making applications |
Write your CV, cover letter, Personal Statement, and more. Track your applications and record your Post 16 / 18 intentions. |
Years 11-13 |
You are encouraged to review the platform with your parents/carers to support your decision making and options.
Translate Unifrog into another language
You can translate any page on Unifrog into almost any language, using a browser like Chrome, Firefox or Safari. This video explain how this works on the student side, the parent side, and on the placements tool forms.
Additional Information
If you would like to find put more about careers please see Useful Career Resources or contact Mrs Evans on devans@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
All staff including support staff have access to Unifrog. Support is available for staff at each stage of the careers programme.
Careers and PSHE resources for teachers are primarily shared via SharePoint with general information by email and the weekly bulletin.
The World of Work Wednesday video links for each year group can be found within the Tutor Programme on SharePoint.
For further information staff can contact Mrs Diana Evans: devans@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
The sections below contain links to websites that may be useful when researching different careers and options for the future. A comprehensive range of age-appropriate careers information is available on Unifrog and KS5 6th Form Life section of the Student Hub on SharePoint.
Apprenticeships
Links to key sources of information include:
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Amazing Apprenticeships with major employers, vacancies and advice. Twice yearly Higher and Degree Apprenticeships listing for download. |
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Apprenticeships - Guides for Students, Parents and Carers from the government website. |
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Search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies on the government portal. You can Browse Apprenticeship by Type of Work based on your interests and strengths |
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A free 145-page guide to how degree apprenticeships offer a debt-free alternative to a traditional university degree – for sixth form students and parents |
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Pathway CTM – free Careers, Training and 1-to-1 Mentoring for Apprenticeships including AWE |
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A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate or master’s degree while you work. Degree apprenticeships take three to six years to complete, depending on the course level. |
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WBTC are a leading local provider of apprenticeships in business, project management, customer service and digital roles. |
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Art, Photography, Design |
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Geography, History and RS |
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Apprenticeships in STEM (Science,Maths,Engineering and Technology) |
Science, Maths, Engineering and Technology |
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In partnership with the Government, this guide lists this year’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers alongside leading companies offering placements, internships and graduate jobs.. |
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Information on next steps and how different subjects can support career pathways. |
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Short videos of different careers. |
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Provides careers information, advice and guidance to help people to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in their career. |
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Information on alternative career opportunities, including apprenticeships & work based learning (post-18) |
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Jobs and apprenticeship advice and links to organisations Pathway CTM – free Careers, Training and 1-to-1 Mentoring for Apprenticeships including AWE |
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Information for parents and teachers. |
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Exploring pathways after GCSE, browse the UCAS Guide to Careers. |
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Universal destinations platform used in school which brings together careers information in one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices |
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Online magazine with careers information and articles. |
Students have access to Unifrog which is an interactive platform which helps in making better decisions about subjects, courses, careers and apprenticeships. Quizzes, psychometric assessments and careers activities completed on Unifrog can be updated as they progress through the school.
Additional sources that can be used to help in identifying careers include:
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To help students understand and then explore possible careers related to their interests |
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More detailed personality quiz to help identify interests |
Students will have the opportunity to create and update their CV at appropriate points in the PSHE programme using a template on Unifrog. Information and advice is available to students on Unifrog and the 6th Form Life SharePoint pages as well as on the websites below.
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Information about financial help towards studies post-16 from Gov.uk |
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Information about student finance towards your degree from Gov.UK |
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WizeUp provide a series of 6 financial awareness webinars as part of our 6th Form PSHE programme. Selected resources are available on their website. |
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Explore what university courses are available and their entry requirements |
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Information about some of the top UK universities. Download the “Informed Choices” booklet about 16+ study options and what A Level subjects to study (and not study!) if considering applying to a Russell Group University |
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Find out how other students rate universities & courses |
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Postgraduate website – find out what graduates do with their degree |
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Calendar of university open days |
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Information about applying to The University of Oxford. Our Oxbridge programme in Sixth Form supports students wishing to apply to Oxford or Cambridge |
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Information about applying to The University of Cambridge. |
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Statistics on Universities and the Graduate Job Market |
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The Complete University Guide |
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The Guardian University Guide – the rankings |
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Explore university events, download the Students' Guide to University 2026, watch subject guide videos, and much more. A Parent Guide is also available. |
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Information about studying in Europe. Look out for new Erasmus programme information in 2027. |
Many professions and industries have national organisations which represent them. These may be useful sources of industry or occupation specific information for some careers. The government maintains an approved list of these professional organisations and learned societies which you can access here
