Careers - Student Guidance
You deserve to be best version of yourself and have access to a fantastic careers programme, relevant resources, curriculum-based activities. We will ask you to take part in activities, trips and work experiences so you can develop the skills needed to be successful during and long after you leave Hall Park.
No matter what your ability is, effort, passion and belief are what ignite that ability and can turn this into accomplishment.
Supported by your Careers Team and the wider staff body, you will have access to a range of activities, engagement opportunities and information to help decide the right pathways for them.
We are always open to hearing your thoughts on how we can improve our careers provision and make it relevant to your interests, so please reach out to the careers team with your feedback.
This page can give you an overview of what you can expect during your time with us. Click the drop-down menus below to have a look.
You can find our Careers Advice Information and Guidance Policy and Provider Access Policy on our Policies page.
Please explore our 'career and apprenticeships websites' page for links to useful tools and websites.
The Careers Team
The Careers Team
Your Careers Team is dedicated to helping all students discover their potential, explore their options and feel confident about their future.
Through a wide range of careers guidance, employer encounters, work experience, university and college visits, and opportunities to explore different pathways, we aim to support you in developing your knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make successful decisions about your next steps.
Whether you are considering our Sixth Form, further education, an apprenticeship, T levels, university or the world of work, our team is here to help you understand the opportunities available to you and find the pathway that is right for you.
| Staff Name | Role | Email Address | Room Based In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bytheway | Careers Advisor | s.bytheway@hallparkacademy.org.uk | Careers Office |
| Miss Mabon | Aspirational Programme Coordinator | j.mabon@hallparkacademy.org.uk | Reception |
| Mr Dolman | Assistant Headteacher (SLT link to Careers) | d.dolman@hallparkacademy.org.uk | Office near P1 |
| Mr Fenby | Work Experience Coordinator | j.fenby@hallparkacademy.org.uk | H7 |
Careers Advice Appointments
Having a Careers Advice Appointment
Mrs Bytheway meets with every Year 11 student to provide professional careers advice.
If you're not sure what to expect, have a read through our One to One Career Guidance Information for Students Information Sheet first. You will certainly get the best out of the session if you prepare for it in advance using the tips inside.
The Careers Journey
The Careers Journey
You should have high quality, independent careers guidance to encourage you to be aspirational and well-informed when making educational and career decisions.
All students should participate in a range of activities to develop a variety of employability skills, preparing them for a working life which is in the best interest of the student being enjoyable and providing economic well-being.
View our Careers Roadmap and Aspiration Programme Overview here