Career, Work Related Learning and Enterprise is essential in preparing students for their development and transition into adult life. It links learning to the world of work and equips young people with the knowledge, skills and personal attributes required to succeed.
Miss Pritchard is our named Careers Leader and is a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser. She can be contacted on 020 8876 8891
Richmond Park Academy has Unifrog for every student, parent and teacher. The platform allows students to investigate careers through; know-how libraries, personality and interest profiles, MOOCs (massive open online courses), recording activities, searching for opportunities, drafting and making applications and much much more.
Our students careers learning is based upon the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. It is founded on a stable programme of careers education. Students gain access to independent careers and labour market information, with multiple opportunities to discover information relevant to them individually, as well as group guidance and one-to-one guidance sessions with our L6 qualified careers adviser. Our teachers often relate their lessons to careers, so students understand how school is relevant to the wider world. Students meet employers and working professionals through visiting speakers, experiences of the workplace, and visits to local universities, through subject lessons, trips, and specific careers events.
KEY STAGE 3: Beginning in Year 7, all students have a programme of Careers Education delivered through the tutor programme. All students from Year 7 are given direct access to impartial information and advice. They will have the opportunity to be involved each year in an engaging Personal Development programme, with First Give in Year 7, The Edit in Year 8, and Barclays Lifeskills in Year 9.
KEY STAGE 4: During Year 10 students focus on work-related learning and take part in workshops such as careers matching tests, public speaking and the chance to do work experience. Key Stage 4 students have the opportunity to attend careers fairs as well as access to a Level 6 qualified careers adviser for a one-to-one interview about their choices. Year 11 students have support in making applications to colleges, 6th forms and apprenticeships.
KEY STAGE 5: During 6th form students have numerous chances to research their careers, have face-to-face guidance with a Level 6 qualified careers adviser and take part in work experience as well as having weekly opportunities to hear from visiting speakers from various industries. There is a full support structure in place for making visits to and applications for university, apprenticeships or employment.
Contact Miss Pritchard via email, or on the academy telephone number, for further details about the careers programme.
View our full Careers Education & Guidance Policy
Careers is regularly tracked, monitored and evaluated to know whether successful outcomes and positive impact have been achieved for all students.
This happens through:
The academy assesses the careers programme’s impact on pupils through termly surveys and destinations data. The information on this page is updated annually during the autumn term.
If you are an employer, education provider or other professional interested in engaging with our students, please contact Miss Pritchard to arrange. You can find an overview of activities which take place for each year group in our Provider Access Policy. We also host an annual careers fair whcih employers and education provider can take part in.
Examples of professionals who have engaged with our students are: Authors, Chefs, Chief Marketing Officers, Dancers, Designers, Doctors, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Journalists, Nurses, Sportsmen, and more.
There are numerous digital sources to hear from people in the workplace about the way they work, how they got into their career and other tips. You can use sources such as: -
Unifrog Insights which includes recordings as well as upcoming events
Speakers for Schools Broadcast Video Library
Changing Education Sector Spotlight Sessions
During Year 10 and Year 12, students have the opportunity to gain work experience.
Year 10 work experience: Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March 2026
Year 12 work experience: Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July 2026
Lift Richmond Park
Park Avenue
East Sheen
London SW14 8RG
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