Our Ethos

The Petersfield School is committed to providing students with high quality Information, Advice and Guidance regarding a full range of educational pathways and career options.

Sound careers guidance can support students in making informed decisions regarding their next steps. This includes, but is not limited to, option choices in Year 8, Post-16 plans, and higher education/post 18 choices. We support our students in this process by providing access to differentiated, impartial, and independent information and guidance about the range of options and opportunities most likely to help them achieve their ambitions.

We believe that giving students the best Careers education and guidance is vital to improving their motivation to learn and help them to achieve. We follow the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Careers Guidance, including adhering to the Baker Clause of the Education Act.

All students at The Petersfield School are entitled to and able to access Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance that:

• Provides high quality independent careers advice which inspires, motivates and meets the needs of each individual in order to fulfil their potential. The guidance given will ensure that students are aware of academic, technical, and vocational routes available at each transition point
• Contributes to the raising of student achievements by encouraging them to develop high aspirations and consider a broad and ambitious range of careers whilst also encouraging them to see career development as a lifelong process
• Provides opportunities throughout KS3 and KS4 for students to work in meaningful partnerships with employers, training providers, local colleges and others to support their personal development and next steps and the world of work
• Develops enterprise and employability skills including skills for self- employment, leadership and teamwork
• Develops students’ skills and knowledge of careers including career management skills and knowing the local labour market (LMI)
• Supports inclusion, challenging stereotypes and promoting equality of opportunity
• Supports social mobility by improving opportunities for all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

We are always looking for employers to come into school to help with Careers Fairs, Mock interview Day and inspire/motivate our students.  If this is something you would like to help with, or find out any more information, please contact the Careers Team. 

For more information, or if you would like to offer your services or support to the Careers and Guidance Team at TPS, please email:

Louise Groves (Careers Coordinator) or Lewis Joiner (Lead Teacher of Careers)

lgroves@petersfieldschool.com or ljoiner@petersfieldschool.com

Link to the Careers Padlet Page:

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