Sullivan Upper

Careers and Guidance Department
Sullivan runs an active Careers and Guidance programme from Key Stage Three to Sixth Form and extends provision to pupils who have recently left secondary schooling. Currently six members of staff are responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the programme. Opportunities are sought for the involvement of outside organisations and individuals to participate in the provision of careers guidance. The Careers department uses the expertise of the Northern Ireland Careers Service, local universities, local businesses and parents to enrich the Careers Programme.

The provision includes:

Key Stage 3
- Careers teachers contribute to the delivery of ‘Education for Employability’ through the Learning for Life and Work programme
- Guidance interviews for pupils and parents for GCSE choices
- Subject Choice for GCSE Information Booklet

Key Stage 4
- Careers teachers provide and help to deliver material for the Pastoral programme
- A parental evening concerning choices at 16+
- Guidance interviews for pupils and parents for choices at 16+
- Outside speakers informing pupils about career paths
- Consultations with the Northern Ireland Careers Service for pupils with an interest in Further Education courses or employment

Sixth Form
- A weekly Year 13 taught Careers programme
- A week of work shadowing
- Organisation of Higher Education (HE) applications (UCAS, CAO etc)
- The opportunity for pupils to consult with Careers teachers prior to their HE applications
- Various outside speakers representing HE and GAP Year organisations,and opportunities to attend Open Days and conferences

After Care
- A reference writing service for former pupils
- The facilitation of HE applications by former pupils