Careers Information

Upcoming Events:


Please see below a list of upcoming careers events in the Bicester and Oxford area. All of these events are free to attend, and I would particularly encourage our KS4 students to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible.

This page will be updated regularly as new events become available, so please do check back often to make sure you don’t miss out on any upcoming opportunities.

Abingdon & Witney College

  • Apprenticeship Webinar – Monday 9th February | 4pm-5pm
  • Abingdon Campus Open Day – Wednesday 11th February | 3:30pm
  • Witney Campus Open Day – Wednesday 25th February | 3:30pm

Banbury & Bicester College Ask Us Anything Apprenticeships Webinar – Tuesday 10th February | 6pm-7pm

The Leys College Open Evening – Wednesday 11th February | 4:30pm-7pm

Bicester Careers & Apprenticeship Fair – Thursday 12th February | The John Paul II Centre | 5pm-7pm

Oxfordshire Careers Fest – Wednesday 18th March | 4pm-7pm | Kassam Stadium, Oxford


Careers at a Glance

At Heyford Park School, our careers programme helps students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to make informed choices about their future.

Our Careers Programme:

  • Delivered from Year 7 to Year 11
  • Aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks
  • Supports academic, vocational and technical pathways
  • Promotes equality of opportunity for all students

What Students Experience:

  • Careers education through the curriculum and PSHE
  • Encounters with employers and education and training providers
  • Information about apprenticeships, T Levels and post-16 pathways
  • A one-week work experience placement in Year 10
  • Access to impartial careers guidance

Support and Guidance:

  • Additional support for students with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET
  • Careers guidance tailored to individual needs

Provider Access:

  • Full compliance with the Provider Access Legislation (Baker Clause)
  • Balanced, impartial information from a range of providers

Measuring Impact:

  • Student and employer feedback
  • Review of destinations data
  • Annual evaluation of the careers programme

For further information, please explore the Careers pages or contact the Careers Leader:

Miss L. O’Sullivan

lyosullivan@heyford.epatrust.org

 

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Career Programme 06th Jan 2026 Download
Careers Programme Summary 06th Jan 2026 Download
Destinations Data 06th Jan 2026 Download
Provider Access Legislation PAL 06th Jan 2026 Download
Provider Access Policy Statement 06th Jan 2026 Download
CEIAG 06th Jan 2026 Download
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