Upcoming Events:

Please see below a list of upcoming careers events in the Bicester and Oxford area. The majority 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.

 

Berkshire College of Agriculture – Saturday 18^th April | 10am – 2pm

New College Swindon – Wednesday 22^nd April | 5:30 – 7:30pm

Banbury & Bicester College – Wednesday 22^nd April | 4:30 – 7pm

The Leys College – Wednesday 29^th April | 4:30 – 7pm

Reading College – Wednesday 29^th April | 4:30 – 7pm

City of Oxford College – Wednesday 6^th May | 4:30 – 7pm

Northampton College – Thursday 11^th June | 5 – 7:30pm

 

Buckinghamshire College Group:

Wycombe Campus  - Tuesday 16^th June | 5 – 7pm

Aylesbury Campus – Thursday 18^th June | 5 – 7pm

Amersham Campus – Saturday 20^th June | 10am – 12pm

 

Abingdon and Witney College:

Abingdon Campus – Wednesday 17^th June | 3:30 – 7pm

Witney Campus – Wednesday 17^th June | 3:30 – 7pm

Bicester Construction Skills Centre  - Wednesday 24^th June | 4 – 7pm

CareerDays.co.uk - varying weekend dates & times | offers a series of online work experience and Career Days designed specifically for students aged 13–18 with a personalised certificate for UCAS or CV use upon completion

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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