Careers Education
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
At Carshalton Boys Sports College we believe that high-quality careers education and guidance is central to raising aspiration and improving outcomes for our students. We know that if our students can't see it, they can't be it — so we are committed to giving every student access to as much career information, guidance and real-world exposure as possible, helping them see the full range of opportunities open to them and reach their potential.
We are committed to providing impartial, high-quality careers advice, and to ensuring every student progresses onto an appropriate course, apprenticeship or employment when they leave CBSC. It matters to us that every leaver has a clear, well-informed plan for their next step.
Careers Team
Our careers provision is led by the following staff.
Paula Cowell, Assistant Principal with responsibility for Careers - pcowell@carshaltonboys.org
Hannah Baker, Associate Assistant Principal with responsibility for Careers - hbaker@carshaltonboys.org
Sue Barker, Careers Administrator for IAG - sbarker@carshaltonboys.org
Katie Lee, 6th Form Work Experience Lead - klee@carshaltonboys.org
Allie Insch, Year 10 Work Experience and Year 9 Work Shadow Lead - ainsch@carshaltonboys.org
Jo Drummond, Year 7&8 Work Shadow Lead - ainsch@carshaltonboys.org
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any enquiries at contacts above.
Independent Careers Advice
The school works with an independent careers adviser to complement the careers education delivered through Personal Development lessons, assemblies and tutor time and events. Our Prospects Advisor is based in H33 and available on Thursday each week, offering one-to-one interviews as well as group sessions for students exploring specific career pathways.
Priority Next Steps interviews are arranged for students in key year groups — Year 11 students are prioritised, with those identified as needing additional support and guidance seen first. Progress is monitored, and further interviews arranged as needed. Written action plans are produced from each interview and shared accordingly. Parents and carers session on request.
Self-referrals are always welcome, from students and parents alike. Requests can be made by email at sbarker@carshaltonboys.org
Our Careers Programme
Below is an overview of the careers programme delivered across all year groups at CBSC. It sets out the milestones, learning outcomes, and key events and experiences your son will take part in throughout his time with us.
School Policies
The school policy on CEIAG (xxx) is available on our Policies page HERE
Our policy statement for provider access provides all the required information to enable providers wishing to visit the school for the purposes of sharing information directly with students. This may include providers of technical education qualifications and apprenticeships, FE & Sixth Form Colleges, HE institutions and employers. This policy (XX) can also be found on our Policies page xx