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At Wetheringsett Manor School we offer the following for Careers:

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

At Wetheringsett Manor School, we believe that preparing young people for the world of work is an essential part of their holistic journey. Careers education is integrated across our curriculum, helping students connect their learning with real-world experiences, raise their aspirations, and build confidence for their future steps.

Careers information is constantly changing as the labour market evolves, and we work collaboratively with pupils, families, local employers, and the wider community to ensure our provision remains dynamic and purposeful.

Meet the Careers Team

Dedicated professionals guiding our students toward successful futures

Caitlin Cochrane

Caitlin Cochrane

Assistant Headteacher of Education & Careers Lead

As a Level 6 trained Careers Lead, Caitlin oversees education and careers pathways, ensuring everyday learning connects students to real-world skills and future ambitions.

caitlin.cochrane@wetheringsettmanor.co.uk

Matthew Leech

Matthew Leech

Assistant Headteacher & Inclusion Lead

Matthew coordinates practical learning pathways and meaningful work-based placements, helping students build the confidence and knowledge to thrive in training or employment.

Elinor Dodgson

Elinor Dodgson

Careers Support Team

Elinor is Mini-PATH trained (a specialist person-centred planning framework used to help students map out positive futures). She works closely with pupils to explore individual aspirations, navigate college applications, and identify ideal post-16 pathways.

Hannah Joiner

Hannah Joiner

Careers Support Team

Also a Mini-PATH trained practitioner, Hannah uses structured goal-setting techniques to empower students, guide their career decision-making, and provide hands-on support with college transitions.

Our Whole-Community Approach

Everyone plays a vital part in supporting our careers programme to ensure our students achieve positive post-16 pathways:

Pupils

  • Engage in activities provided by school.
  • Talk about activities and experiences they do outside of school.
  • Experience visits out to workplace environments and speak to guests from various workplaces in lessons.

Staff

  • Work with pupils, parents and employers to raise aspirations and provide experiences across the curriculum to link learning with the workplace environment.

Parents

  • Attend and support school events.
  • Support children with aspiration.
  • Visit the school to give talks about work and experience.

Governors & Trustees

  • Attend school events.
  • Visit the school to conduct mock interviews.
  • Support the careers programme.

Employers

  • Attend school events.
  • Visit the school to give talks.
  • Invite pupils in for workplace visits.
  • Support work experience.

Alumni (Ex-Pupils)

  • Attend school events.
  • Visit the school to give talks to Parents/Carers.
  • We are justifiably proud of all our students and the progress they make. With that in mind we are setting up an alumni service to enable students from the past to remain in contact with Wetheringsett.
  • Please click here to access the alumni page.

Careers information is constantly changing as the labour market changes.

Important Careers Policies & Documents

Please click below to view our key careers policy documents and guidance frameworks:

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