Careers Education at Prior’s Field is well established and designed to support each pupil as she prepares for university and the world of work beyond. The new Careers Library is well stocked, with computers for research and an experienced Head of Careers who organises group and individual sessions.

In the first three years activities such as The Real Game and Streets Ahead computer programme engage pupils in debate and discussion. An Options Evening in the third form provides the opportunity for discussion with current GCSE pupils and teachers on selecting their courses. Girls also take part in the national Take Your Daughters to Work scheme.

In Upper School, fourth form girls have small group interviews and careers lectures as part of the PSHE programme. Prior’s Field is a member of ISCO (Independent School Careers Organisation) and we offer the Morrisby psychometric test at the end of the fourth form.

Fifth formers participate in a week’s work experience, with placements ranging from local schools, vets and offices to London based law companies, the House of Lords, advertising agencies and media institutions. At the Sixth Form Open Evening girls discuss A Level options with teachers and A Level students before making their decisions.

The Sixth Form have a programme of careers events which support successful UCAS applications. This includes an annual Oxbridge dinner with representatives from Oxford and Cambridge and a two day Higher Education Conference. Delivered through the PSHE lecture programme, careers education is lively and varied with mock interview evenings, personal statement sessions, a Higher Education Convention and talks by a range of professionals (often parents) covering a variety of careers. Individual support and tutoring is provided for UCAS applications. Girls go on to study at a wide range of institutions from Bristol and Manchester to Bournemouth and The Slade. Courses range from Veterinary Science and Medicine to Fine Art, Spanish, Music and Business Management.