Careers
Careers and Work-Related Education (CWRE) at St Cyres School
Our Vision
At St Cyres School, we are committed to preparing our students for their future pathways. Our Careers and Work-Related Education (CWRE) programme equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to make informed choices and thrive in an ever-changing world of work.
Aims of CWRE
Our CWRE provision is designed to:
- Raise aspirations and broaden horizons
- Ensure all learners understand the full range of academic, vocational, and technical routes available to them
- Promote equality of opportunity, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate diversity
- Develop employability skills through real-life experiences
- Support pupils to make informed decisions at key transition points
What We Offer
Curriculum Integration
CWRE is embedded across the curriculum and supported through:
- Discrete lessons within the Health and Wellbeing programme (Years 7– 9)
- Curriculum-linked opportunities (e.g. enterprise in Business, labour market trends in Economics)
- Careers education as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate
Careers Education Lessons
From Year 7 onwards, learners take part in regular CWRE lessons which explore:
- Personal strengths and skills
- Career exploration and research
- The world of work
- Labour market information (LMI)
- Post-16 and post-18 pathways
- CV writing, applications, and interview preparation
Events and Experiences
We provide a range of activities to inspire and inform our learners, including:
- Annual Careers Fair (Years 10 and 13)
- University and college talks
- Apprenticeship and vocational route sessions
- Sector-specific careers days (e.g. Health, STEM, Creative Industries)
- Employer encounters
- Mock interviews and CV workshops
One-to-One Guidance
Pupils have access to impartial, personalised careers guidance from our qualified Careers Adviser. This is available to all students from Year 9 onwards and is especially encouraged at key decision points.
Working with Partners
We work closely with:
- Careers Wales, our key partner for individual guidance and employer engagement
- Local employers and training providers
- FE colleges and universities
- Alumni and community volunteers
St Cyres Careers and Work-Related Education Policy (Add in PDF link here)
Welsh Government CWRE Framework
Our provision aligns with the Welsh Government CWRE Framework and is guided by the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure quality and consistency. Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure impact and continuous improvement. We are working towards the Careers Wales Quality Award having achieved Stage 1 and coming to the end of Stage 2.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The impact of our CWRE provision is measured through:
- Pupil voice and feedback
- Destination tracking
- Engagement data (e.g. attendance at events)
- Quality assurance processes, including lesson observation and evaluation of partnerships
Contact Home
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Contact Us
If you would like to know more about CWRE at St Cyres School, please contact:
Mrs L Shearer
Head of Careers and Work-Related Education
📧 lshearer@stcyres.org
Careers Wales Alumni Project
https://careerswales.gov.wales/employers/working-with-schools/the-education-business-partnership
If you are an Alumni (previous pupil and would like to support CWRE provision e.g. through supporting mock interviews) please complete the following form.
Careers Wales
For information on different careers and apprenticeships please visit www2.careerswales.com
Alternatively, you can email our Careers Wales Advisor, Tony Mclean at tony.mclean@careerswales.com