Employers praise maturity of Longridge pupils

Longridge hosted an exciting Careers Fair in school this week which drew praise from career providers for the maturity in School pupils.

There was also an opportunity for pupils to lead on discussions around particular career options and what they are seeking in the next chapter of their lives.

Deputy Headteacher Mrs Arnott said: “The Careers Fair is always a really important event because it brings a reality to the work we do in school around paths into further study and work, and careers that suit of pupils. It also opens the eyes of our students to more career opportunities and ideas.

“Our approach at Longridge is very much around encouraging pupils to have a voice, and to use it, and so as well as empowering them to have good discussions with employers and make good contacts, this time we had Gabbi and Miriam (pictured) presenting on their experience of Cadets, and how that is developing a wide range of skills and experience that apply not only to a career in the Forces but more widely. The girls presented very well and it was very well received.”

Head of Pastoral Mr Skeen added: “It is important to us that our students get the maximum benefit they can from careers fairs and so we work with both the students themselves and providers to ensure they both understand the purpose of the event and what can be achieved.

“I think that came through strongly this time with a number of providers making a point of saying to us that they found the Longridge pupils very engaging and confident in discussing careers and opportunities.

“That is the key for us – that both pupils and employers can share information and start to develop understanding of the pathways for pupils into a wide variety of work.”