Our aim is to provide an outstanding programme of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance activities that satisfy national requirements and provide guidance which enables us to address the career development needs of all our students. We pride ourselves on the impartial guidance offered to students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 to help them make decisions about their futures.

CAREERS DEPARTMENT STAFF

Mr M McCurdy - Careers Leader

Ms K Collins - Careers Leader

FACE-TO-FACE GUIDANCE INTERVIEWS

Mr McCurdy, the Careers Leader, is also fully-qualified to give careers guidance and will work with students in Years 11 to 13. Appointments with Mr McCurdy are also available at Year 9-13 parent evenings. If you have any queries about Careers, Apprenticeships, Work Experience or Higher Education please contact Mr McCurdy: MMcCurdy@raynespark.merton.sch.uk or 0208 946 4112 x 1003.

 

In keeping with our commitment to provide students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps during and after school, we will now be using Morrisby; an award-winning, online careers platform. All students now have access to this excellent website. Year 9 students will get an introduction as part of their GCSE Options Programme.

The Morrisby platform is designed to support students 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 personal account that provides a wide range of information related to their interests and aspirations.  Key features of the platform include:

• Exploring Pathways – personality quizzes, career and subject profiles and webinars
• Recording – self-reflection about extracurricular activities and key employability skills
• Opportunities – search tools showing live vacancies/courses/placements for apprenticeships, universities (in the UK and abroad), FE, virtual work experience and much more
• Applications – tools to help students build applications for a range of pathways (e.g., CVs, Personal Statements)

Students access the platform by clicking a link in their welcome email, where they create a password and can begin using the platform. They log in to Morrisby using their email address and password, and they can do so from any computer, tablet or smartphone. We would encourage families to use the platform with their child so they can support them through the process of deciding their next step.

For more information, go to www.morrisby.com or contact Mr McCurdy.

If you would like to speak to someone in school about your future or to receive some careers advice please contact Mr McCurdy (MMcCurdy@raynespark.merton.sch.uk) in the first instance who will be able to arrange this.