Careers
There is a comprehensive programme of careers and guidance at West Kirby that runs from Year 7 - 13. We were the first school on the Wirral to be awarded the Connexions Careers and Guidance standard. Wherever an individual’s talents or interests lie we endeavour to nurture every student so that they can follow their dream and maximise their potential. Our schedule of WKGS Futures talks are an excellent way of introducing students to a wide range of sectors and pathways, many presented by WKGS alumni.
At West Kirby Grammar School we fully appreciate the importance of making good choices after GCSEs. Our Year 10 & Y11 Sixth Form Taster Days give an excellent insight into Sixth Form courses available and gives our students the chance to speak to Sixth Form students who are already studying subjects they may be interested in. This is all done to support students in making a successful transition to Sixth Form study.
One-to-one support is delivered by our Career Connect adviser. Online tools are also used to aid discussions.
An annual Careers Convention is very popular with our senior students. It is an excellent way to talk with employers and representatives from a wide range of universities.
Sixth Form guidance is excellent. Support is tailor made to support each student individually. Our Summer Programme in the Lower Sixth helps ensure that our students are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We provide a range of workshops on personal statements and finance delivered by local universities. There are also seminars for parents and students on Oxbridge applications, finance and prospective medics.
Work experience is a key element of our careers and guidance programme. In the summer term of the Lower Sixth, Sixth Form students can gain insight into vocational choices.
Contact [email protected] to arrange a careers appointment. Mrs Kimber is the Assistant Headteacher (Student Development & Wellbeing) with responsibility for careers. We also ensure coverage of the Gatsby Benchmarks through our programme, a framework of eight guidelines that define the best careers provision in secondary schools using the Compass Benchmark Tool.