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 their next steps.
Personalised Guidance
Students receive tailored advice and support for their 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
The Gatsby Benchmarks
We base our careers curriculum on the 'big ideas' of each subject discipline, helping students understand how their learning connects to real-world opportunities.
The eight Gatsby Benchmarks guide our approach to delivering world-class careers guidance:
External Career Support Services
For additional career guidance and youth support, students can access the following services
Targeted Youth Support Service
Factory Youth Zone931 Rochdale Road
Harpurhey, Manchester
M9 8AE
Targeted Youth Support Service
Wythenshawe Forum LibraryLeningrad Square
Manchester
M22 5RX
Targeted Youth Support Service
The Powerhouse140 Raby Street
Manchester
M14 4SL
How We Evaluate Our Careers Programme
Destination Tracking
Monitoring student pathways after leaving school
Stakeholder Feedback
Student, parent, and staff feedback ensures our programme meets 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 get in touch. Together, we can help our young people discover their future pathways.