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EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE CAREER

 

Start planning your journey today!

 

 

 

At Cansfield, you’ll have access to a wide range of opportunities designed to introduce you to different career paths and support your future planning as can be seen in our CEIAG roadmap. From classroom learning and form sessions to extracurricular clubs and special events, each experience plays a part in building important life and workplace skills.

 

Our Careers Curriculum Overview

CEIAG Careers Roadmap

 

 

Your Future Starts Now!

 

✔ Explore your interests
✔ Research your options
✔ Take your next step with confidence

 

There’s no single path – find the one that’s right for YOU!

 

 

Careers Advisor

 

For personalised guidance, you can speak to our Mr Blagbrough, our Careers Advisor. To arrange an appointment, please email: m.blagbrough@cansfield.wigan.sch.uk

 

Our careers advisor Mr Blagbrough can be a great option to use throughout your time at Cansfield. Mr Blagbrough will provide you with specific 1-to-1 career advice. He can help you explore options, plan your next steps, and get personalised guidance on sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or training pathways. Mr Blagbrough sends out appointments each day but if you specifically want to see him sooner please book a session slot with him before 8.30am that day.

 

 

Get in Touch!

 

If you’ve got any questions or need a bit more information, don’t hesitate to ask. Our Careers Advisor and Director of Enrichment are here to help you and will be happy to talk things through with you. Whether you’re unsure about your next steps or just want some advice, feel free to reach out anytime—we’re here to support you.

 

Careers Advisor: Mr M. Blagbrough

m.blagbrough@cansfield.wigan.sch.uk

 

 

Director of Enrichment: Mr C. Mugan

c.mugan@cansfield.wigan.sch.uk

 

 

 

 

Unifrog

 

Unifrog is an essential tool for all students from Year 7 to Year 11. It helps you identify your skills and interests and provides feedback to the school so we can tailor opportunities, activities, and visitors to you. Older students can log work experience, complete virtual placements, and explore and apply for college courses.

 

Unifrog includes tasks that once complete to 100% will result in you being entered into an Amazon voucher draw that we will do in Assembly. Alongside being able to take a dive into a wide range of careers and explore a plethora of college courses, throughout the year, you’ll also be sent after-school courses giving insight into a wide range of careers—opportunities not available anywhere else.

 

There is a dedicated Unifrog section on the careers page of our website with the link and helpful guides to make the most of the platform throughout your time at Cansfield. Just login with your school email and away you go.

 

Unifrog – Sign Here

 

 

A Guide to Careers

 

We’ve included The Parents’ Guide to Careers because it’s helpful for both you and your parents. It gives a clear look at the different paths you can take after Year 11, like A-Levels, T-Levels, and BTECs (V-Levels from 2027), as well as apprenticeships and other options. Looking through it together can help you understand what each pathway involves, what skills you’ll develop, and where it could take you—making it easier to plan your next steps with confidence.

 

Guide: The Parent’s Guide To NCW 2025 – National Careers Week

 

 

Colleges, Training Providers and Universities

 

We’ve got a full guide to lots of colleges, training providers and universities, all in one place on the careers section of our website. You can see what courses they offer, entry requirements, and how to apply. It’s the perfect way to explore your options and find the path that suits your skills, interests, and future goals.

 

 

Over the Year

 

Throughout the year, alongside a unit of work in curriculum time dedicated to careers we run a wide range of careers activities, events and opportunities for all year groups to help you explore different pathways and get real-world insight. Depending on your year group these include:

 

  • 1-to-1 Careers Guidance
  • Employer visits
  • Work experience placements
  • College Masterclass sessions
  • College Visits
  • V. Drop Down Days
  • Unifrog Form Times
  • Career workshops
  • Career spotlights in lesson
  • Careers fairs (Onsite and External)
  • Mock interviews
  • Alumni assemblies and visits
  • Visiting speakers
  • Virtual guest talks
  • And much more….See our CEIAG policy and Roadmap

We work closely with Wigan Local Authority and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to provide a strong careers programme, and we also collaborate with a range of local employers—while always looking to expand these connections. These events are designed to give you a taste of different careers, help you build skills, and support you in making informed choices about your future.

 

 

Explore Careers & Opportunities

 

These resources will help you discover different career paths, understand your options, and find opportunities that match your interests and skills.

 

  • GMACS – Find out about further education routes
  • National Careers Service – Get expert careers advice
  • Unifrog – Explore careers & opportunities (sign in with your school email)
  • Springpod – Take part in virtual work experience
  • iCould – Inspiring career ideas and real-life stories
  • BBC Bitesize Careers – Easy-to-understand career guides

 

 

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

 

If you prefer learning on the job, these options allow you to gain real experience while earning and building valuable skills.

 

  • Apprenticeships – Earn while you learn
  • Amazing Apprenticeships – Opportunities and guidance
  • Alliance Learning – Training and apprenticeship programmes
  • GMACS – Local apprenticeship information

 

 

Post-18 Options

 

Not sure what to do after sixth form or college? These links help you explore university, alternative routes, and how to apply.

 

  • Not Going to Uni – Alternative career pathways
  • UCAS – University applications and advice
  • Complete University Guide – Compare universities and courses

 

 

Careers by Subject Area

 

Explore careers linked to your favourite subjects and see where they could take you in the future.

 

 

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