At Bishopton we offer and range of support to pupils to ensure they receive quality careers guidance from Key stage 3 to year 11 and beyond. We work closely with Youth Directions to support young students, and we also have a dedicated careers team in house to support our students. 

Youth Direction provides a range of services to young people across the Borough. These services include: Participation Support. Guidance Services. Targeted Youth Support. Preventions Service. Youth Offending Team. Stockton Youth Assembly.

Contact details; www.stockton.gov.uk/youthdirection

Some of the key support students can access is:

• The school provides all learners with in-school guidance and work closely with external consultants Youth Directions.
• Access to external sources of information on the full range of employment, education and training options to all year groups. We have close links to local colleges, and sixth form colleges in the area.
• Opportunities to engage with a range of employers and training providers who cover the full range of academic and technical routes available at each transition point.
• We have a dedicated careers team at Bishopton who support children across the curriculum. We have two members of staff who are currently completing the CEIAG level 4 and 6 careers qualification. 
• We welcome into our school a wide range of external speakers to inspire and engage our pupils. They often come from a variety of backgrounds and often have a personal and inspiring story to tell.   
• We hold events throughout the academic year to support in the development of pupil’s confidence and understanding about career choices.
• Some students are given the opportunity to attend a vocational placement that supports with their future aspirations. 

In KS4 we hope to offer extended work experience to all pupils to experience a real working environment, this is a high priority area to develop once work places are able to open their doors fully after Covid-19 pandemic.