Careers
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Work Experience - Monday 29th June - Wednesday 1st July 2026
East Surrey College Taster Day - Thursday 2nd July 2026 - 12:30-16:30
Reigate College Taster Day - Monday 6th July 2026 - 12:00-16:00
Welcome to the Careers Page at Oakwood School
The aim of this page is to keep you informed of the Work-Related curriculum and associated activities, as well as providing Information, Advice & Guidance. As presented below, through the Oakwood School Career’s Programme, each student from year 7 to year 11 will experience a range of events, assemblies and presentations, to ensure that they create the best decisions for their future.
Unifrog Careers Tutor Time Programme
This will be achieved through:
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Self-development (helping students to understand themselves and develop their capabilities)
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Career exploration (helping students to investigate careers and opportunities)
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Career management (helping students implement their plans)
At Oakwood School, we provide a programme for all our students, enabling them to access to full and informative career progression which is supported by an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Advisor.
Provider Access Legislation:
The updated provider access legislation (PAL) has now been enacted. It specifies that schools must provide at least four encounters with approved providers of apprenticeships and technical education for all their students:
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Two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
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Two encounters for pupils during the ‘second key phase’ (year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
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The Careers Department at Oakwood School is committed to providing high‑quality, impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to support all students in planning their future pathways.
Led by Mr Sims, the Careers Lead, the department works strategically to ensure careers education is embedded across the school and aligns with national guidance and local opportunities.
Miss Longley, the Careers Adviser, works closely with students to offer personalised support, including one‑to‑one guidance, helping them explore post‑16 and post‑18 options, understand labour market information, and make informed decisions about their next steps. Together, the Careers Department supports students in developing the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to succeed beyond Oakwood.
If you wish to contact the school regarding careers, please email:
careers@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
You will also find details below of parental advice, colleges and labour market information. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve our service, please email careers@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk or via the school's main number- 01293 785363
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Career Advice For Parents
Please find the document below:
Information for Parents/Carers
At Oakwood School, we are always looking to strengthen the connection between education and the world of work. We warmly invite parents and carers who are interested in supporting our careers programme to get involved. Whether you’d like to lead a small group session about your job, share insights into employability skills, or become one of our valued Partner Employers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your experience can play a vital role in inspiring and preparing our students for their future careers.
Please contact eblongley@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk for further information
Labour Market Information
Please find the presentation link below:
Labour Market Information - Crawley, Reigate and Banstead - Jan 2024
Information For Employers
Partner College Websites
Please find website links to local colleges below:
Reigate CollegeEast Surrey College
Other College Websites
Crawley CollegeCollyers CollegeSt Bede's Sixth FormBrinsbury CollegePlumpton College
Apprenticeships
Please find below information in regards to Apprenticeships:
