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Students will have access to a dedicated careers event each year aimed at enhancing their aspirations and understanding possible career paths after leaving The Boswells School.
Careers & Next Steps
Your future starts here
Your time at school is about more than qualifications. It is also an opportunity to discover what you enjoy, what you are good at and where your skills and interests could take you.
Our careers programme will help you explore different careers and pathways, understand the world of work and feel confident about making decisions about your future.
Explore your options
There are lots of different routes available after school, including:
- Sixth form
- College
- Apprenticeships
- Further education and training
- University
- Employment
There isn't one pathway that is right for everyone. Take time to explore your options and find the route that is right for you.
Make the most of opportunities
Throughout your time at school, you will have opportunities to learn more about careers and the world of work. Make the most of:
- Careers advice and guidance
- Careers fairs and employer events
- Talks from employers and former students
- Workplace experiences and visits
- Work experience
- Apprenticeship and further education information
- Careers activities within your lessons
Ask questions, get involved and be open to discovering careers you may never have considered before.
Build your skills
Employers value more than qualifications. The skills you develop every day at school, including communication, teamwork, organisation, problem-solving, creativity, resilience and independence, will help prepare you for your future.
Think about the skills you are developing in your subjects and how you could use them in further study, training or employment.
Take charge of your next steps
You don't need to have your whole future planned now. Start by exploring your interests, strengths and ambitions, research different opportunities and ask for help when you need it.
Be curious. Explore your options. Take opportunities. Ask questions.
Your future has many possibilities, and we are here to help you discover them.
You can make an appointment to speak to Mrs Page about your ideas for careers and next steps contact ppe@boswells-school.com
Apprenticeships
www.amazingapprenticeships.com/search-and-apply
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.essexopportunities.co.uk/apprenticeship-hub
https://padlet.com/theapprenticeshiphub/apprenticeship-hub-and-careers-padlet-vghkq58fi4w1lmws
Careers Research
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
www.myworldofwork.co.uk/tools-and-quizzes/animal-me
www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-advice-help/choices/online-skills-and-careers-courses/
CV and Cover Letters
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/cv-sections
www.amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/rapid-read-how-do-i-write-a-cv/
www.amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/rapid-read-how-to-write-a-covering-letter/
barclayslifeskills.com/families/blog/cvs-and-covering-letters-putting-their-best-foot-forward/
Labour Market Information
greateressexcareershub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/chelmsford.pdf
careers.startprofile.com/page/home-page
www.essexchambers.co.uk/lsip/lsip-sector-insights/lsip-labour-market-dashboard/
Options for Next Steps
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/media/sxxpyh5w/youth-service_whats-next-guide-2026_south.pdf
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cm5m6rkdwyvt
https://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/news-events/showcase-information-events.asp
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/college-courses
https://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/stansted-airport-college/
https://www.uspcollege.ac.uk/news-events-blog/events/
Work Experience
https://www.unifrog.org/know-how/for-students-a-guide-to-finding-and-completing-work-placements
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/types-of-work-experience
https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/why-work-experience-still-matters-and-6-places-to-find-it/
https://www.ucas.com/careers-advice/virtual-work-experiences
https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience
https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-virtual-work-experience/school/online-work-experience/
SEND
Advice for young people | Essex Local Offer
https://send.essex.gov.uk/advice-young-people/help-finding-work