At UBHS, we are proud to offer outstanding careers provision, achieving 100% across the Gatsby Benchmarks - a standard met by only 17% of schools nationally.

 

Our track record of excellent GCSE outcomes is underpinned by a broad, rich, and creative curriculum that promotes academic success. However, we are a school that offers far more than just academic achievement. We are deeply committed to supporting our learners in developing essential life and employability skills, broadening their horizons, and equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to succeed both beyond our school gates and in their future careers.

 

Our dedicated Careers Team closely monitors current employment trends and skills shortages within the UK labour market. In response, we proactively embed opportunities within the curriculum to develop the skills most valued by employers, ensuring our learners are well-prepared to meet the needs of the modern workforce.

 

Every learner has access to personalised one-to-one guidance with our Careers Adviser, who helps them map out individual career pathways and take clear steps towards their goals. This tailored support is complemented by a wide range of careers education opportunities, including:

 

• Integration of essential skills across lessons
• Our Skills Builder programme during tutor time
• Mock interviews
• Work experience placements
• Strong partnerships with employers and higher education institutions

 

We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a leading school for careers education. We currently have 0% NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training), meaning 100% of our learners successfully progressed to their next destination - whether that be college, sixth form, training, or employment. Nationally, the average NEET rate stands at around 5%, making our achievement particularly notable.

 

Our commitment to excellence is further recognised by our achievement of the Quality in Careers Standard - a national award which reflects the high standard of support we provide to our learners as they prepare for a successful and fulfilling future.

 

Aman Singh Kang