Dorset Healthcare will be running a free 4 day Nursing programme over the half term in February for those in year 11/12 interested in this career path. This taster and work experience opportunity will include clinical days on wards as well as classroom discussions and workshops
On Friday 29th November many of our students participated in “Take your child to work day” when students accompanied and work shadowed a parent/sponsor throughout a normal working day. We feel it is really beneficial for students to experience the world of work, and gain an understanding
Year 11 and 6th form students had the amazing opportunity to attend two talks from external speakers, who are experts in the field of nursing and engineering. Emily Foyle delivered a passionate and informative presentation, outlining nursing careers within the NHS and describing her own personal
On Tuesday 19th November 2019 all of our Year 12 students were given the opportunity to participate in mock interview. The volunteer interviewers came from a wide range of local businesses which gave our students the best possible experience. Prior to the interview students were nervous
As part of Careers Fortnight the Purbeck School held a Careers Fair on Thursday 14 November 2019 where students in Years 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were given the opportunity throughout the day to meet and talk with over 30 exhibitors, including local employers
Year 10 students returned from this year’s Work Experience, having had an amazing time with a variety of local employers and businesses in the area. It gave students the opportunity to test out a particular job they may be considering in the future, and also an
Thursday 14th November 2019 10 am to 3.20 pm An opportunity for you to talk to local employers and training providers about further and higher education, intermediate and higher apprenticeships, volunteering and employment with training. We have a large number of career professionals, prestigious companies and
On Wednesday 12th June, students in Y10 and Y12 were visited by former Purbeck School student Sam Handy, Vice Chair of Design at Adidas in Germany. Students heard about his career progression from Purbeck School student to being headhunted by Adidas to lead a design team.
Former student Josie Cox (now aged 25) is on her way to being a chartered accountant with HIll Osborne. Read her story on their website at https://www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/hill-osborne-helps-josie-cox-in-her-dream-career/ We love to hear from our past sixth form students and see what they are up to now, so
Dr Jon Boakes – a psychologist from St Anne’s hospital gave a talk to the Year 12 and Year 13 Psychology students on 12th March. There was a great deal of interesting information on careers in Psychology and career paths. Dr Boakes also showed the students