Futures and Careers

Skills for the future

At Malvern St James, our Futures Programme evolves alongside the changing world of work. We help pupils understand their strengths and interests so they can make informed choices about the pathways that will lead them to future success.

We recognise that careers are no longer linear, new opportunities can appear at any stage of life. That’s why we teach practical career management skills that pupils can use throughout their lives, giving them the confidence to adapt and thrive.

Today’s world values transferable skills as much as qualifications. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights the importance of creative and analytical thinking, technological literacy, curiosity and resilience. By developing these attributes, our pupils are equipped to embrace new challenges and opportunities, wherever their journey takes them.

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Meet Mr Yeo

Head of Futures

Mr Yeo was born in Dublin, grew up in Birmingham, and studied Modern History at Oxford and Princeton. He followed up with an MA and PhD at the University of Manchester in the History of the Book, where he was awarded the university’s highest honour, the Distinguished Achievement Award.

He has taught at four HMC schools and is passionate about careers and progression. He has advised hundreds of pupils on their way to careers and HE; his priority is always what is right for that individual pupil’s holistic education and progression.

Destinations

MSJ Futures Programme

INTRODUCING

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INTRODUCING

YEAR 7 & 8

Career terminology	Unifrog 
What is a career?	Interests Profiling
What are skills?	Panjango Top Trumps

INTRODUCING

Year 7 – bespoke lessons delivered by the Head of Futures through the PSHEEC programme, encouraging pupils to be curious about their future pathways
Year 8 – understanding individual interests, introduction to the Unifrog platform. Lessons delivered by the Head of Futures through the PSHEEC programme, utilising CDI spiral curriculum 
Year 7&8 – Employer visit (Emma Bridgewater 2024)

EXPLORING

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EXPLORING

YEAR 9

Unifrog 	Pudding Club 
What are my skills	Springpod 
Decision making

EXPLORING

Lessons delivered by the Head of Futures through the PHSEEC programme, utilising CDI spiral curriculum 
Individual use of the Unifrog platform
GCSE options evening
GCSE subject choice talks from Heads of Subjects
Optional attendance at Pudding Club
Employer visit

EMERGING

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EMERGING

YEAR 10

Initiative	Pudding Club 
Work Environment Quiz	Springpod 
Unifrog 	Vision Boards
Critical thinking skills

EMERGING

Lessons delivered by the Head of Futures through the PHSEEC programme, utilising CDI spiral curriculum 
Post-18 pathways
Optional attendance at Pudding Club
Employer visit

EXPERIENCING

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EXPERIENCING

YEAR 11

Unifrog 	Pudding Club 
Importance of work experience	Morrisby profiling 
Springpod 	CV writing

EXPERIENCING

Bespoke ‘skills experience session’ incorporating CV writing skills, making applications, mock interviews, Morrisby profiling
Sixth Form experience day and subject option talks
1:1 guidance meetings with qualified guidance consellor
Lessons delivered through PHSEEC programme by Head of Futures utilising
CDI spiral curriculum 
Optional attendance at Pudding Club
Employer visit
Medicine Society

REFINING

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REFINING

SIXTH FORM

University & apprenticeship fairs	UCAS & International application support
Interview practice	Pudding Club 
University choices	Springpod 
Networking	Unifrog 
Goal setting	MOOC 
Personal branding	Sixth Form Diploma

REFINING

1:1 guidance meetings with qualified guidance consellor
Individual UCAS mentors and Form Tutors supporting University applications
Personal statement support
Oxbridge & subject mentoring programme
Medicine Society
Law Society
Post-18 pathway options
Year 12 mandatory attendance at Pudding Club
Lessons delivered through PHSEEC programme by Head of Futures utilising CDI spiral curriculum 

Gatsby Benchmarks

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation sets out eight benchmarks in key areas, providing guidance that schools should focus on to deliver world-class career guidance for young people.

Our Futures Programme is mapped against the eight benchmarks and the Career Development Institute Framework. The goal is to ensure every pupil leaves MSJ prepared to make informed decisions about their futures.

A stable careers programme
Learning from careers and labour market information
Addressing the needs of each pupil
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Encounters with further and higher education
Personal guidance

More information can be found on the Gatsby Foundation website.

Careers guidance meetings offer puplis a confidential, unbiased space to explore their options with a qualified advisor whose practice is guided by the CDI Code of Ethics. This ensures you can trust their independent advice and guidance throughout the process. Pupils in Year 9 to 13 can book meetings. Mandatory meetings take place in Years 11 and 12.

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Massive Open Online Courses, offer pupils an enriching opportunity to expand their knowledge and explore their interests, These free or affordable online courses, delivered by prestigious institutions, provide valuable insights from leading experts in every field imaginable.

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Bi-weekly careers talks offer a unique opportunity to delve into the ever-evolving world of professions. These informative sessions, accompanied by a delightful dessert, provide valuable insights from industry leaders who are often from our Old Girls network, helping to guide your future career aspirations.

Morrisby is a career aptitude test that helps you discover your stengths and interests. It provides personalised career suggestions and lets you explore different options, which can be helpful when chosing post-16 and post-18 pathways. Morrisby profiling is undertaken at the beginning of Year 11.

Unifrog is a secure online platform for you to explore interests, find universities and areers, and manage applications. Parents can create their own account to support their daughter, enabling access to reliable and up-to-date careers information to guide them through the process.

Springpod is a free online platform where pupils can try out different careers and university subjects through interactive programs with real companies and universities. It helps them make more informed decisions about their future before they apply.