Career Programme and Policy

The Commonweal School believes that good careers education goes hand in hand with students achieving academic success and achieving their potential.  The landscape of education, training and employment opportunities that students need to navigate is considered more complex and challenging than previous years which is why Commonweal School is committed to providing an outstanding careers programme that helps every student to make the right choices for their progression.  We strive to make the most of all our students’ motivations, skills and talents and endeavour to help parents support their child in the decision-making stages.

Commonweal supports students from year 7 – 13, helping students identify and build experiences, skills and behaviours essential for a successful working future. We provide students access to differentiated, impartial and independent information and guidance in various forms about the range of training options available post 14 and16 as well as insight into up to date labour market information and pathways to specific careers.  Parents are always welcome to join one to one careers sessions with their child when they take place.  By helping students with decisions at crucial stages, informing them of all their training options and introducing them to the world of work, we aim to prepare them for the world of work whatever pathway they choose.

At Commonweal, we have a whole school approach to careers with all staff supporting the delivery of careers education through the pastoral system and within curriculum areas. In addition, we have a designated ‘Futures team’ who co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of the Careers programme.  The Careers Programme at the school is managed by the Careers Leader Lottie O’Brien who is Head of Global Learning.

Address: The Mall, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4JE
Email: cobrien@commonweal.co.uk
Tel: 01793 612727

The Careers Section of the Commonweal website is split into three separate areas:

• Students – provides information on the careers programme, with links to a range of resources and information to help students make informed decisions.
• Parents – gives an overview of the careers programme activities which their child will take part in during their time at Commonweal, and how to help and support their child.
• TBD – gives details on how employers and training providers can work with the school and support the school with careers activities.

Commonweal Careers Policy

Click below to view the school’s updated Careers Policy.  The policy provides information on the aims and objectives of Commonweal’s Career Programme, what students can expect from the programme and how the programme is evaluated.