Student Room

Careers Support for Students

At Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, we want every student to feel confident about their next steps. Throughout Years 7–13 you will take part in careers activities in lessons, assemblies, and special events. You’ll also get one-to-one advice and support when you need it.

Unifrog – Your Careers Platform

All students have a personal Unifrog account. This is your main tool for exploring careers and planning your future. On Unifrog you can:

• Explore career and subject profiles, pathways, and live opportunities.
• Take quizzes to match your interests and skills with careers.
• Build your CV and record activities, achievements, and work experience.
• Search for apprenticeships, sixth form courses, colleges, universities, and jobs (UK and abroad).
• Get tips on applications and personal statements.

Log in at Unifrog with your school email address.

KMAT guide - adding a work experience placement on Unifrog Careers Guidance

• Years 9, 11, and 13 receive targeted support when making key decisions.
• All students can request an appointment with the Careers Team.
  • Mrs Sally Linsell, Careers Lead – s.linsell@kmat.org.uk
  • Mrs Naomi McAinsh, Careers Advisor – n.mcainsh@kssf.kmat.org.uk

Work Experience

• Year 10 placements: 4–6 March 2026
• Year 12 placements: 6–8 July 2026
  Students will get a Work Experience Guide with advice on finding a placement, plus details on health & safety, safeguarding, and required forms.
  Placements are managed through the Unifrog Placements Tool.

Useful Links

Alongside Unifrog, these websites can help with research:

• National Careers Service – explore job profiles.
• UCAS – university and apprenticeship applications.
• Prospects – career ideas and job profiles.
• ICould – career videos and stories.

Careers Support by Year Group

Year 9 – Exploring Options

• Guidance on choosing your GCSE subjects.
• Assemblies and an Options Evening to help you make informed choices.
• Unifrog quizzes to explore your skills, interests, and career pathways.
• Support from the Careers Team if you’re unsure about your next steps.

Year 10 – Preparing for the Future

• Work Experience Week: 4–6 March 2026.
• Guidance on finding a placement (via the Work Experience Guide).
• Use the Unifrog Placements Tool to record and confirm your placement.
• Build your first CV and practise employability skills.

Year 11 – Post-16 Pathways

• Support with applications to Sixth Form, College, or Apprenticeships.
• One-to-one careers guidance interviews with the Careers Advisor.
• Access to Unifrog to search for courses, apprenticeships, and opportunities.
• Ongoing help with personal statements, applications, and interviews.

Year 12 – Expanding Horizons

• Work Experience Week: 6–8 July 2026.
• Explore higher education, apprenticeships, and employment options using Unifrog.
• Take part in careers events, talks, and employer visits.
• Start building your CV, personal statement, and application profile.

Year 13 – Next Steps

• Personalised support for UCAS applications, degree apprenticeships, or jobs.
• Interview and employability skills support.
• Unifrog tools to finalise applications and track opportunities.
• Ongoing one-to-one careers guidance if you need it.

Need help?

Contact Mrs Linsell Careers Lead and Advisor (s.linsell@kmat.org.uk)

 Mrs McAinsh Careers Advisor (n.mcainsh@kssf.kmat.org.uk).

Dr Parsons. UCAS Co-ordinator. (K.Parsons@kmat.org.uk )