--- title: "Careers" url: "https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/careers" school: "Seaton Valley Federation" --- # Careers Careers education plays a vital role in supporting every learner’s personal development and future success. At Seaton Sluice Middle School, we are committed to equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to navigate the world of work and plan for their future. Our careers programme supports pupils in Years 5–8, encouraging them to explore a wide range of career possibilities, understand different education and training pathways, and develop the transferable skills required for life beyond school. Through a carefully planned programme of curriculum learning, targeted events and enrichment activities, pupils gain a broad and balanced understanding of the opportunities available to them. Aligned with the [Gatsby Benchmarks](https://www.gatsbybenchmarks.org.uk/) for good practice in careers education, our programme promotes high aspirations, challenges stereotypes and ensures pupils receive high-quality information, advice and guidance to help them make informed decisions about their future. By the end of Year 8, pupils at Seaton Sluice Middle School will have had opportunities to: - Explore a wide range of careers and education pathways through the PSHE curriculum - Reflect on their own strengths, interests and skills in relation to different job roles - Challenge stereotypical views of careers and the world of work - Engage with external speakers from employers and education providers - Access up-to-date careers information through Google Classroom and form time - Develop key employability skills such as teamwork, resilience, responsibility and cooperation across the curriculum and wider school life - Take part in at least two meaningful encounters with employers - Take part in at least two meaningful encounters with further and higher education providers - Visit a workplace to gain first-hand experience of employment - Attend a careers fair, interacting with a range of organisations and learning about different career pathways and qualifications - Experience lessons where teachers highlight how subjects link to future careers - Benefit from multiple opportunities to learn directly from employers and industry professionals ### Provider Access Policy Statement Provider Access Policy Statement 248 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/Provider_Access_Policy_Statement_SVF_v9.1_(February_2026).pdf) ### SSMS Careers Information SSMS Careers Vision 295 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/SSMS_Careers_Vision.pdf) SSMS Summary of Careers Programme 2.31 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/SSMS_Summary_of_Careers_Programme.pdf) The North East Labour Market 129 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/Labour_Market_information.pdf) ### Seaton Sluice Middle - [Discover Seaton Sluice Middle School](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/about-ssms) - [Parent Information Pack](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/parent-information-pack) - [Senior Leadership Team](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/slt) - [Policies](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/policies) - [Ofsted](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/ofsted) - [Personal Development](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/personal-development) - [Curriculum](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/curriculum) - [Careers](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/careers) - [Exams and Performance](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/exams-and-performance) - [Extra Curricular](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/extra-curricular) - [School Life](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/school-life) - [News](https://svf.org.uk/news/tag/ssms) - [Newsletters](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/newslettersnews-and-events) - [PE and Sport Premium](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/pe-and-sport-premium) - [Financial Information](https://svf.org.uk/seaton-sluice-middle-school/financial-information) ![Seaton Valley Federation](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/images/logo/SeatonValley_Logo(2).png) #### Seaton Valley Federation Prospect Avenue Seaton Delaval Northumberland NE25 0FW 0191 2371505 #### Useful Links: - [News](https://svf.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://svf.org.uk/contact-us) - [Events](https://svf.org.uk/events) - [Vacancies](https://svf.org.uk/job-vacancies) #### More Links: - [Calendar](https://svf.org.uk/calendar) - [School Email](https://sites.google.com/achs.svf.org.uk/launchpad-selection) - [My Child at School](https://svf.org.uk/my-child-at-school) - [Term Dates](https://svf.org.uk/term-dates) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Seaton-Valley-Federation-of-Schools-103527542434937) - [X](https://twitter.com/@seatonvalleyfed) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/seatonvalleyfed) © Copyright 2018–2026 Seaton Valley Federation School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://svf.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)