Brownhills Ormiston Academy | Careers Education & Guidance

Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Sarah Murphy Independent Careers Advisor

Our careers adviser at Brownhills Ormiston Academy is Sarah Murphy.

Sarah is based in the careers room (147) on Mondays and Wednesdays.

All students in year 11 are offered a minimum of one careers guidance interview – although more can be requested if further support is required.

Self and parent referrals can also be made and students in all years can request an appointment by attending a drop in session at break, lunchtime or after school until 3.30pm. Parents and guardians may also attend the interview, with prior notice.

Students may also be referred for an interview by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Progress Leader or Director of Learning. Contact Details Email: [email protected]

Brownhills Ormiston Academy

How 1-2-1 CEIAG interviews support our students

Careers guidance interviews are aimed at supporting students in making decisions about their future.

This can include:

Career goals and exploring wider options
6th form, college and apprenticeship information
Support with choices and application forms
Discussion around strengths and matching suitable careers
Use of online programmes to support learners in researching information on careers
Questionnaires to help learners to identify what they might be interested in
Advice on work experience and volunteering
Advice on gaining part time work
Completion of an action plan to identify their next steps
Information on specific careers of their choice
Raising aspirations and looking at positive actions around revision and aiming higher
Support with any concerns that learners may have, through mentoring
Helping learners to contact employers or education provider