Careers / Next Steps

We aim to ensure Careers Education and Guidance is accorded a high priority in preparing pupils in each of our pathways for the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of adulthood and/or working life. At St. Christopher’s we cater for pupils with a diverse range of needs and abilities. We promote equality of opportunity and put the needs of all learners above all considerations.  

Lincoln St Christopher's School is proud to be a member of the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub, established to help every young person find their best next step and delivered locally by the team at the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.

The Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub is funded by the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, the Careers and Enterprise Company, Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, and the Humber Outreach Programme.

In Middle School, students will avail of the following opportunities as part of the first steps of their Careers pathway. This will allow students to have a comfortable initial experience of the world of work before moving to Upper School (KS4).  

Formal Pathway

For students in the Formal Pathway the thought of a career may appear to be a long way off. However, the focus of the Careers Co-ordinators and the staff team is to ensure that the development of skills needed later in life begins as soon as possible. Pupils will have opportunities to explore lots of different tasks in engaging ways so that when the time comes to think about the World of Work, they are more confident in their abilities to succeed.  

Semi Formal Pathway

The Careers Co-ordinators work closely with the teaching staff from the Semi-Formal pathway to facilitate appropriate opportunities for the students as they take part in their first Careers roles. The need for positivity and enjoyment underpins every aspect of the tasks carried out when engaging with employers.  

In Upper School (KS4), the pupils complete AIMS units with a focus on Skills for Living and Work. This course provides the theory behind the world of work and allows students to explore the wide range of employment options. Pupils also have numerous opportunities to visit post 16 education providers such as Lincoln College on a regular basis. 

External agencies and guest speakers are invited in to explain their organisation and the many career opportunities within these for example, Pets at Home and the NHS. In addition, the school host an annual careers day with a wide range of education providers, organisations and employers who meet with parents and students to provide information, advice and guidance. 

Formal Pathway

St. Christopher’s School aims to provide a high-quality Careers Education and Guidance programme to students where appropriate opportunities will allow for preparation of all students to make those important decisions that ‘influence their future education, careers and role in the world of work.’

Semi Formal Pathway

Where pupils do not have the cognitive ability to make these decisions, we will act as advocates for the young person and work with key stakeholders such as parents to ensure transitions are smooth, learning geared towards this is relevant and has value for that pupil. 

Please see the Careers & Work Experience Policy here or see your child’s class teacher for more details.