Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it. Our Careers Education Intent ​ To excite and motivate pupils’ curiosity about different careers and industries; To inspire pupils’ aspirations in order to unlock their potential and develop their employability skills; To empower pupils to challenge stereotyping and discrimination and other barr iers to diversity and equality in further education and careers. Careers Lead - Mr Hurley Assistant Headteacher Contact Information phurley@westgate.hants.sch.uk 01 962 854757 ​ Statutory Require ments & Provider Access Policy ​The careers provision at The Westgate School is in line with the statutory guidance developed by the Department of Education, which refers to Section 42A and 45A of the Education Act 1997: as a school we provide independent careers guidance from Year 7 to Year 11. This guidance is impartial and gives information on a range of pathways and post-16 education providers, including university options, apprenticeships and further education. It is adapted to meet the needs and interests of the individual pupils. ​ Provider Access Legislation S t atement ​ Our Careers Education Implementation 2023/24 :​ Curriculum Overview for Years 7 – 11 Careers Programme Post 16 Informati o n Evening PP Careers Education Policy - Lo cated on our policy page Partners in Learning: Apprenticeships (for Year 9 and 10) Careers Fair Map 29/2/24 ​ Our Careers Education Intent is evaluated termly against the Gatbsy Benchmarks and our documents and policies are evaluated and updated yearly. The most recent evaluation can be found further down on this page Our Careers Education Impact 2023 / 24: ​ Our most recent Gatsby Benchmark evaluation ​ PL Apprenticeships Information for pupils: We hope you like the look of our Careers programme for this year and value the range of experiences which have been planned to support you as you explore and discover a variety of careers.​​ Book a careers appointment Learn More Match the career right path for you Learn More Skillsometer Compare occupations Compare occupations Learn More Careerometer Useful Links Open Events Destination Data Useful information Local colleges Andover College Barton Peveril BCOT Eastleigh College Peter Symonds College Sparsholt College Careers guidance and support Your step-by-step guide to applying for an apprenticeship A Guide to Career Options 2023 / 2024 | Rate My Apprenticeship Get the Jump: explore your education and training choices | National Careers Service Apprenticeship.org National Caree rs Service T Levels Work Experience ​ Work experience pack ​ Our HCC destination data can be found here: ​ Year 11 destination data 2023 Year 11 destination data 2022 Year 11 destination data 2021 Year 11 destination data 2020 Year 11 destination data 2019 Year 11 destination data 2018 Year 11 destination data 2017 Year 11 destination data 2016 Year 11 destination data 2015 Year 11 destination data 2014 ​ ​ Year 11 destination data: ​ The progress of pupils onto other destinations is incredibly important to us and every year we evaluate where our pupils choose to study for post-16. ​ ​ Where types of destination do our pupils attend when they leave Westgate? Where do our pupils go when they leave Westgate? Typically, our Year 11 leavers attended: Andover College Barton Peveril Sixth form College Basingstoke College of Technology Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School Eastleigh College Fareham College Millfield School Peter Symonds College Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Southampton City College Sparsholt College The Isle of Wight College What types of programmes do our pupils study when they leave Westgate? ​Encounters with Further and Higher Education ​ Andover College ​ To apply to Andover College visit the Andover College website or use Apply - Full Time and Part Time courses - Andover College | Hampshire ​ Sparsholt College ​ To apply to Sparsholt College visit the Sparsholt website or use How to Apply - Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt. ​ Our Digital Handout which can be used in school or sent digitally to Year 11s and their parents/carers. Information can be accessed by clicking on anything of interest. The Digital Handout includes links to a presentation with voiceover and other useful online information. Digital Handout ​ Also, please could you make your year 10 & 11 students aware that registrations are opening in the next few days for Sparsholt College’s open event on Saturday 7 October 2023. These are on campus, in person events. To attend, your students will need to register for the event and tours of subject areas as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire . Timings for the event depend on the tour/tours that the student has booked. Open Events ​BCOT – Basingstoke College of Technology Basingstoke College of Technology (bcot.ac.uk) ​ Peter Symonds College Peter Symonds College / Open Evenings: July 2023 Our next Open Evenings for 2024 entry will take place on Wednesday 5 July 2023: 5.30 - 8.30pm Thursday 6 July 2023: 5.30 - 8.30pm Booking for these events will be essential. A booking system will be available from mid-June. ​Winchester College 6th Form Winchester College | Sixth Form ​ Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Home - Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Eastleigh College Eastleigh.ac.uk ​ The Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA) ​ We welcome any offers of support for our careers programme. You may like to offer to talk to pupils about your career in a particular field or share your career journey. In our programme, we have built in opportunities for pupils to experience a wide range of careers from Science, Technology and the field of Mathematics, as well as creative careers in the Arts, Publishing, Journalism and Design and Business. In fact, the more diverse the better, as it enables pupils to widen their opportunities on offer. If you would like to get involved, please contact Careers Lead - Mr Hurley phurley@westgate.hants.sch.uk Inspire the next generation

The Westgate Community Challenge and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme -Planned Personal Development Duke of Edinburgh scheme The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised scheme designed to extend the life experiences of young people. We are the largest DofE school centre in Hampshire, enabling pupils to gain both their Bronze and Silver accreditations. Participants choose to support our school community through volunteering to read with Lower School pupils or, by helping at after school clubs. We work with pupils in planning their routes, choosing and cooking their foods and how to pack and carry their loads over the two or three day journey. Throughout the whole adventure our large number of trained colleagues are on hand to guide and support. The Westgate Community Challenge Year 7 and Year 8 pupils participate in our Westgate Community Challenge which is modelled on the D of E Award. This scheme provides a clear pathway into the DofE as well as developing the ethos and outlook of our community. ​ Pupils are given 4 challenges for the year: To participate in our overnight camp with their Tutor Group. In Year 7 this on our school site, in Year 8 we go to Fairthornes outdoor centre. To volunteer to help others in the school- for example by joining one of our leadership groups, being a Tutor Rep, reading to Lower School children. To participate in an aesthetic activity - this includes Drama, Music and the Arts. To participate in a physical activity ​ To celebrate this participation pupils are able to gain a bronze, silver and then gold award. Additionally, by gaining these awards they gain points for their House. ​ Steps to gain Westgate Community Challenge awards: Bronze award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group ​ Volunteer - 10 weeks Aesthetic - 10 weeks Sporting - 10 weeks ​ Silver award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group ​ Volunteer - 20 weeks Aesthetic - 20 weeks Sporting - 20 weeks ​ Gold Award ​ Overnight Camp with Tutor Group 2 activities for 20 weeks, 1 for 30 weeks from: Volunteer Aesthetic Sporting Our House System ​ All pupils participate in the House system, are encouraged to participate in leadership groups - including those which review the School’s policies and, to make a wider contribution to our community through music, drama, sport and through other opportunities such as Eco Group, Charity Group and our Debating Club. ​ We know that some of our pupils are participating outside of the school in some of these activities, and so, Tutors are able to sign off these commitments to enable every pupil to achieve. Progress towards the goals and achievements are celebrated regularly through the year as part of our assembly programme. House Points Air House Learn More Earth House Learn More Fire House Learn More Water House Learn More

Welcome to The Westgate School Learning Together - Achieving Excellence At The Westgate School our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence. Our Prospectus As a thriving and highly successful learning community, The Westgate is founded on a tradition of high academic achievement and exemplary pupil support. At the heart of our success is the strength of partnership that exists between pupils, adults in school and, their families. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging in our school community and enjoy their learning. As a result of this, individuals will leave with the skills and resources to take the next step in their lives, confident in their strengths and prepared to meet the challenges of the future. As Hampshire’s first all-through school, The Westgate School is uniquely placed to understand the learning journey from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to GCSE. We have strong links between the phases in our school and in particular, in Physical Education, the Arts, Modern Foreign Languages and in Mathematics. Colleagues bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about how pupils learn and are always actively seeking ways to extend, challenge and support pupils in their learning. ​ We enjoy a close relationship with our linked primaries, sharing their values and allowing us to plan for a smooth transition as pupils move from the primary phase into our secondary phase at The Westgate School. Our strong partnership with local schools, working together for the benefit of pupils in our community, is something of which we are proud. We warmly invite you to be part of our success. Visitors are most welcome and if you would like to arrange a visit then please email contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk or contact the School Office . Mrs Fae-Anna Dean Headteacher B.A. (Hons), PGCE, M.A. (Ed.), NPQH, MCCT ​ Our Ethos and Values ​ Being a high achieving, successful learning community only happens as a result of genuine collaboration. Every young person is unique and so we seek to provide a range of different learning opportunities in which every individual can excel. The Early Years Foundation Stage is framed around the characteristics of effective learning: playing, exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically. These provide a foundation for learning upon which our curriculum in the Lower and Upper Schools are built. Our central purpose is for children to develop into young people who are happy and effective learners. We achieve this by being a community of learning where adults and pupils alike are committed to this central aim and work in strong partnership with parents to inspire success for all. ​ Adults working with children and young people in our school community use a process of observation, assessment and planning to identify the learning and developmental needs of each child. Alongside knowledge of children’s interests, we plan opportunities for learning that are stimulating and engaging, leading to strong progress right from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to examination age. In addition to the planned curriculum, pupils in The Westgate will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that enhance and enrich the curriculum. The all-through setting provides a unique opportunity for young people to learn from their peers and through the teaching of younger pupils. This powerful model for learning is one that permeates our culture and further enriches the community of learning. ​ School Development Plan April 2024-2027