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Careers and Guidance

Managing your career begins at school and now it is more important than ever to be aware of all options.  Our careers programme begins in Year 7, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of themselves, their strengths and skills and to think about their future career choices.

A range of events and opportunities are organised throughout the school year, for example visits to local universities and businesses, STEM days, workshops, mock interviews, Year 10 work experience, mentoring programme.  

The Providers Access Policy can be found on the policy page of the website.  

Careers Leader: Mr D Bridle dbridle@bohuntfarnborough.com

Careers Coordinator: Mrs S Murdoch smurdoch@bohuntfarnborough.com

KS4 Progression Lead: Miss T Hoskins thoskins@bohuntfarnborough.com

Independent Careers Advisor: Joanne Laybourn

jlaybourn@bohuntfarnborough.com Tel: 07850 975813

Careers Support

Independent Careers Advice

  • Joanne Laybourn visits school every Friday for one-to-one guidance.
  • She supports Year 9 GCSE choices, and Year 10 & 11 with college/apprenticeship applications.
  • Students can drop in at break times in the library.
  • Joanne also attends Parents’ Evenings.

Employer Partnerships

  • SATRO: Mentoring and career support.
  • SSE: Mentoring, visits, apprenticeships and employability skills.
  • BMW: Mentoring and career insights.
  • HEON: University outreach, workshops, skills sessions and residentials.

Resources for Students and Parents

Useful Websites

College Applications

  • Students must stay in education or training until 18.
  • Apply by Christmas (places fill quickly).
  • Apply to at least two colleges for choice and back-up.
  • Even if applying for an apprenticeship, apply to college too.
  • Go to college Open Evenings – dates are shared via ParentMail and at the Post-16 Options Evening.

Local Colleges

BET Careers Newsletters

https://www.bohuntfarnborough.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BET-Careers-Newsletter.pdf

https://www.bohuntfarnborough.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BET-Careers-Newsletter.pdf

Evaluation

  • We track student destinations each year with data from Hampshire County Council, local colleges and the DfE.
  • 95% of students continue in education or employment after Year 11.

Destination Data 

Please click here for the full Hampshire Futures activity survey report.

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