Worthing High School
Always Pursue Excellence
South Downs Education Trust
Business Partner Links
Worthing High School has built up links with the local and global business world for many years, incorporating many aspects of support for students at the school.
We firmly believe that education is a collaborative process with partnerships across all the community.
We are always looking for Business Partners to enhance and support activities in the provision of activities for students’ development and progress.
Year 7 Business Enterprise Day
Teams of students with the support of a mentor Business Partner compete against each other to set up, coordinate and run a project from the start and then present their achievement to a panel of judges to assess the success of their enterprise.
Year 8 Events
- Enrichment Days with workshop and presentations from local businesses and employers.
- Pathways Assemblies provided by local colleges, employers and apprenticeship providers
- STEM Workshops with local linked businesses.
Year 9 Events
A number of events including-
- Enrichment Days with workshop and presentations from local businesses and employers.
- Pathways Assemblies provided by local colleges, employers and apprenticeship providers
- STEM Workshops with local linked businesses.
Year 10 Big Interview
Every student has the opportunity to face a formal interview by a Business Partner in preparation for college and future job interviews.
Year 10 Work Experience
The whole year group attends a self-sourced one day placement with a local company or business and our Business Partners support is crucial to enable this to happen. A great chance to experience the world of work, giving students the opportunity to discover more about the workplace and business.
Year 10/11 Careers and Post 16 Options Fair
Students and their parents/carers have the chance to chat to and meet to local FE providers, Apprenticeship providers and other businesses at Worthing High School.
Year 11
- Pathways Assemblies-local employers and apprenticeship provide talks in assemblies
- National Careers Weeks (March) – inspiring local speakers in lessons & assemblies.
- Careers modules in PSHE throughout the year to all Year 11 students
- Enrichment Days offering workshops and presentations from apprenticeship providers and employers
- Local Post 16 providers present during assemblies and Focus day events to advise our students of studying & attending their establishment after Year 11 at WHS
National Careers Week (NCW)
NCW is the opportunity for organisations to promote their training or careers opportunities to future generations and this dedicated week provides time for extended CEIAG activities. It is a fantastic time to provide the opportunity for Organisations to engage and inspire our students.
PSHE Lesson Support
Business Partners take part in Careers related lessons supporting the students with their choices.
Business Partner Mentoring
Business Partners can offer a more intensive mentoring programme in support of student progress for targeted students.
Careers and Employability Pathway
Our pathway helps students’ progress and enables them to make informed decisions with the excellent support of a diversified range of Business Partners. The Partners in turn get the chance to be a part of the development of the next generation workforce, to be able to contribute to their local community and to be a part of a close network of like-minded Partners who are also offered the opportunities to promote their field and company.
