Futures
Multi Award winning Mainstream Dyslexia Specialist School for ages 7 to 16
Futures
All MHS students are entitled to impartial careers education, advice, information and guidance which will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills they need to make successful choices, manage transitions in learning and move into further education and work
“The ‘Futures’ programme is a comprehensive career guidance initiative based on the Gatsby principles which prepares pupils for future education or employment. With workshops, external speakers, university visits, and cross-curricular integration, the school has created a forward-thinking careers programme that is highly valued by parents and pupils.”
(ISI Report, December 2024)
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'Futures' 3D interactive careers room
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'Futures' noticeboard (Padlet)
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FuturesBot
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'Futures' Video support
- 2025-26 - ‘Futures’ Post-16 webinar
- 7. (Y11s) ‘Getting Ahead - Setting SMART goals’
- 7.(Y9-10s) ‘Getting Ahead - Setting SMART goals’
'Mock' interviews
"For Year 11 students preparing for college interviews in England, it's essential to anticipate common interview questions that allow you to showcase your strengths, interests, and readiness for further education. Here are five of the most important questions you are likely to encounter, along with tips on what interviewers are looking for in their responses . . ."
- Student preparation, including 5 questions, suggestions for answers AND ChatGPT prompt - Powerpoint | pdf
- Interviewer questions and guidance (pdf)
- Practice your interview delivery using Microsoft's Speaker Coach, including immediate AI feedback
Work Experience (WEx) and workplace scenarios
- Structured_Workplace_Decision_Student_Worksheet
- Structured_Workplace_Worksheet_EXEMPLAR
- WorkThink - workplace scenario app (please contact me directly)
Additional resources
- Personal / Subject / Career quizzes + resources
- Year 9 Options - Options Booklet / Activate Learning - GCSE Options Overview Flyer
- 16 to 19 Bursary Fund: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
"You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:
- studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
- on a training course, including unpaid work experience
A publicly funded school is one that does not charge you for attending it."
'Futures' documentation
- 'Futures' (careers, options and pathways) Policy
- 2023-25 Futures (Careers Options & Pathways) and Enrichment report
- MHS 'Futures' Strategy
- MHS Overview of CEIAG
- MHS Compass evaluation
Compass is a tool that quickly and easily helps to evaluate careers activity in schools and colleges in England, against the eight benchmarks of best practice – known as the 'Gatsby Benchmarks'.
For any help and assistance, please contact Mr David Curran, Head of Careers