Careers Information for Students

Uplands School aims to help you:

Be prepared for adulthood.
Be as independent as possible.
Have all the information and support you need to make choices for your future.
Know what you are good at and enjoy doing.
Know how that can help you and others now and in the future.
Know about different jobs.
Have a happy life by using your skills and hobbies to help yourself and others.
Develop your employability skills e.g. searching for jobs, writing your CV, making job applications and practising interview skills.
Develop your work skills to help you be successful in volunteering and employment in the future.

Here are some resources for you to look at:

Careers Pilot – learn more about yourself and your strengths and interests and utilise this information to look for information on a range of job sectors Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study

Down Syndrome Workfit - helping young people with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome into work and supporting their employer to support them. Workfit | Connecting employers and employees (dsworkfit.org.uk)

Get Ahead – explore education, training and the world of work – interesting magazines and resources to read Get Ahead | Disability Rights UK

Help yourself prepare for adulthood: Preparing for Adulthood: All Tools & Resources - NDTi

Swindon SEND local offer - discover what support is available locally in Swindon: Swindon Local Offer - Swindon SEND Local Offer

If you want any further help or information then speak to your teacher