Careers
Careers Lead - Mrs K Millmore-Davies
Email: careers@purbrook.hants.sch.uk or telephone: 02392 370351
Strategic Careers Lead - Miss B Smith bsmith@purbrook.hants.sch.uk
We have taken the commitment to undertake "The Quality in Careers Standard", working with CSW Investors in Careers (via Hampshire Futures).
As part of our Careers programme, pupils in Years 10 and 11 are allocated a 1:1 appointment with an EBP Careers Advisor. During their appointment, pupils are given the opportunity to discuss their future educational/career aspirations. Where necessary, pupils will be supported in identifying their strengths to enable them to select suitable College courses, apprenticeships or jobs. With over 20 years’ experience connecting businesses and schools, EBP South provides established, high-quality programmes which inspire young people about future career options and help them on their journey to the world of work. Working alongside forward-thinking businesses our proactive approach provides social mobility for young people, opportunities to challenge job role stereotypes and support for industries with emerging skills gaps, delivering a diverse, skilled workforce.
The PSHE Curriculum allows pupils to consider and explore career pathways through specific lessons using the Unifrog website, as well as developing and learning about employability skills, pathways and equal opportunities. In keeping with our commitment to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps after Purbrook Park School, we are using Unifrog; an award-winning, online destination platform. All students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 now have access to this website.
Careers activities for 2024/2025 will include:
- EBP Employer Interview Day
- College taster sessions/days
- Links with local Colleges / technical education or apprenticeship providers
- Visits to local Universities
- Year 10 Work Experience Week
We look forward to extending our links with Havant & South Downs College (HSDC), Highbury, Portsmouth and Fareham Colleges, as well as Portsmouth and Chichester Universities. Colleges offer information to support pupils and parents at many of our events and parents' information evenings.
UniFrog - The Complete Destinations Platform
In keeping with our commitment to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps after Purbrook Park School, we use Unifrog; an award-winning, online destinations platform. All students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 have access to this website.
Unifrog is the universal destinations platform and is designed to support learners in making the most informed decisions about their futures and has a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account where they can explore all the career and next step options available to them and find information on everything from managing their workload to writing a winning CV. Students have access to a wide variety of video and written content, and interactive quizzes and tests, including:
| Section of the Platform | Examples of what students can do | Suitable Age Range |
| Quizzes | Finding their interests, personality type, preferred work environment, and skillset | Years 7 - 11 |
| Exploring Pathways | Explore careers, careers sectors, subjects, sign up for free webinars, explore MOOCs and courses, and find wider reading materials. |
Years 7 - 11 |
| Recording what you've done | Record their in-class and extracurricular activities, record examples of their skills, and see the record of CEIAG events the school has added to their accounts. | Years 7 - 11 |
| Searching for opportunities |
Find scholarships, activities, and bursaries to support their HE journey. Find and compare degrees in the UK and overseas, live apprenticeships, and FE courses. |
Year 10
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| Application materials / Making applications | Write their cover letter, Personal Statement, and more. Track their applications and record their Post 16 / 18 intentions. | Year 11 |
Students access the platform by clicking a link in their welcome email, where they create a password and can begin using the platform. They sign in to Unifrog using their email address and password and they can do so from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. We would encourage you to use the platform with your child so you can support them through the process of deciding their next step.
For more information, go to www.unifrog.org or contact careers@purbrook.hants.sch.uk
Unifrog - Creating a Parent Account
Scan this QR code or go to www.unifrog.org/student and click ‘Sign in for the first time'
You’ll be asked for some details and a Sign up Code. This is what you need: PBPAfamily
After signing up, log into Unifrog using your email address and password via the student sign-in page!
Useful websites:
- http://icould.com/ - Real stories to inspire your career
- http://www3.hants.gov.uk/business/skills-employment/apprenticeships.htm - Apprenticeships in Hampshire
- http://www.sciencecareerpathways.com/home/ - Science Career pathways
- http://www.careersworld.co.uk/ - A-levels, apprenticeships, University and more
- https://www.careersbox.co.uk/ - Career films on the web
- https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/home - Information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work
- https://www.careersadviceforparents.org/ - Advice for parents
https://www.how2become.com - Information, advice and guidance on all aspects of your future career
Please see our Careers Policies below:
Careers Provider Access Policy Statement
Open Events - Sixth Forms and Colleges
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Open Day Event Dates |
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Andrew Simpson Centre | Open events have taken place. |
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Barton Peverill Sixth Form College | Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September 2025 |
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Brockenhurst College |
Thursday 3rd July 2025 5 - 8pm Book via this link: https://www.brock.ac.uk/event/brockenhurst-college-open-event-july3/ |
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CEMAST, part of Fareham College | Wednesday 19th November 2025 and Tuesday 24th March 2026 |
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Chichester College | Open events have taken place. |
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City of Portsmouth College |
Wednesday 5 October 4:30-7:30pm Thursday 16 October 4:30-7:30pm Wednesday 11 February 2026 4:30-7:30pm Bookings will be open shortly. |
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Fareham College |
Saturday 28 June 2025 11am-2pm Tuesday 14th October 2025 Thursday 13th November 2025 Wednesday 18th March 2026 Saturday 20th June 2026 |
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HSDC |
HSDC events have taken place: Alton campus have taken place. Havant campus have taken place. South Downs campus have taken place. |
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Highbury College
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Wednesday 15th October 2025 4.30pm - 7.30pm Thursday 16th October 2025 4.30pm - 7.30pm |
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Itchen Sixth Form College |
Thursday 9th October 2025 Saturday 11th October 2025 Wednesday 29th April 2026 |
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King's Academy Bay House Sixth Form | Friday 10th October 2025 |
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Peter Symonds College |
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 5.30pm - 8.30pm Thursday 3rd July 2025 5.30pm - 8.30pm |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College |
Wednesday 11 June 2025 6-8pm Book a space here. |
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Southampton College |
Tuesday 21st October Tuesday 25th November 2025 Thursday 19th March 2026 Saturday 27th June 2026 |
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St Vincent College |
Open events have taken place. |
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Sparsholt College |
Open event on Thursday 12 June 2025 (5pm – 7pm, however the time at the open event depends on the time of the tour that is booked). This event is aimed at year 10s. However, Year 11s who are still looking at options are very welcome and there is the opportunity for year 11s to apply on the night with help from college staff. To attend, your students will need to register for the event as soon as possible by visiting Experience Sparsholt - Sparsholt College Hampshire as our events do fill up quickly! At this event students will have a tour of the subject area they are interested in at a specific time which they will book in advance. It is not too late for year 11s to apply to Sparsholt College as applications are still open and students can apply by visiting the Sparsholt website or by using How to Apply - Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt. |
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Steve Willis Training Centre |
Burgess Hill Centre Wednesday 29th October 2025 3.00pm - 7.00pm Saturday 22nd November 2025 9.00am - 1.00pm Wednesday 18th February 2026 3.00pm - 7.00pm Portchester Centre Tuesday 28th October 2025 3.00pm - 7.00pm Saturday 15th November 2025 9.00am - 1.00pm Tuesday 17th February 2026 3.00pm - 7.00pm |
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UKSA Maritime | Open events have taken place. |
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UTC Portsmouth |
Open events have taken place. Watch the UTC virtual tour. |
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Warsash Maritime School | Open events have taken place. |