Careers Education continues to be an important aspect of a student's development.  From Year 7 upwards, students have lessons, conferences and individual interviews to help identify:

• areas of interest
• skills and qualifications needed
• courses and training available
• individual skills and personal qualities
• local Labour Market Information

In Years 10 and 12 all students have a week of work experience to introduce them to the adult environment and world of work.  Often expectations are different, and it is a useful exercise for students to find out what they may be interested in.

We are supported by many organisations who ensure that students have up-to-date advice.  BGN works in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company who provide us with up-to-date employer need and labour market information and support us in the constant evaluation of our careers programme.  BGN also employs an impartial careers advice service. Adviza is a service for 13-19 year-olds aiming to support individuals to achieve in school and accesses specialist services. All students have the opportunity to have a one on one interview with our adviser who then produces an individual action plan for the student. This is an excellent service which helps to co-ordinate support for our students.

The 6th Form is encouraged to prepare for university entrance and attend Open Days to gain a valuable insight into expectations and life away from home.  A detailed programme of support through the Adviza service ensures that whatever the aspirations of the students, appropriate advice is given.

We have a range of facilities to support students in school.  These include:

• Careers Library in the LRC
• Computer Programmes including KUDOS, eclips
• UCAS support (organised by Mrs S O'Donnell and Mrs M Ellul)
• Careers Programme (organised by Mrs L Harris)
• Work Experience and Placements (Yr 10 organised by Mrs S Lillis.  Yr 12 organised by Mrs R Peel).  The work experience form can be downloaded and is available below.
• BGN students have support from our "ADVIZA" Careers Advisor who can be contacted via the school.
• Careers Fair held each November for students and parents in years 10-13