Careers Guidance & Future Pathways
At Changing Lives Independent School, we are committed to helping students make informed decisions about their future. Our careers education is age‑appropriate, engaging, and integrated into our curriculum, ensuring every student is prepared for the next steps in their education, employment, or training.
We base our careers curriculum on the ‘big ideas’ of each subject discipline, helping students understand how their learning connects to real‑world opportunities.
Personalised careers guidance
Students receive tailored advice and support for next steps.
Employer engagement
We welcome businesses and training providers to participate in careers events.
Gatsby Benchmarks
Working towards the Gatsby Benchmarks using the Compass tool.
Post‑16 pathways
Direct links to colleges, apprenticeships and further education providers.
External Career Support Services
For additional career guidance and youth support, students can access the following services:
Manchester Targeted Youth Support Service — North
Factory Youth Zone, 931 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 8AE · Text/Call: 07487 671241
Manchester Targeted Youth Support Service — South
Wythenshawe Forum Library, Leningrad Square, Manchester, M22 5RX · Text/Call: 07940 764459
Manchester Targeted Youth Support Service — Central
The Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street, Manchester, M14 4SL · Text/Call: 07946 001761
Weekly drop‑ins
Every Thursday, 1pm – 4pm at the above locations.
How we evaluate our careers programme
✅ Destination tracking – monitoring student pathways after leaving school.
✅ Student, parent, and staff feedback – ensuring our programme meets student needs.
✅ Employer feedback – strengthening partnerships with businesses.
✅ Visiting partners & enterprise advisors – providing real‑world career insights.
Get involved
If you are a parent, employer, or training provider and would like to participate in our careers events, please contact us.
Careers Co‑ordinator:
Paul Rossington
Paul.Rossington@changinglivessen.co.uk
0161 969 5853