Each year, we host our Year 10 'Key Stage 4 Progression Evening' and the launch of the Year 10 work experience programme. This academic year, this evening takes place on Monday 18th January 2027 in the Main Hall.

This event aims to provide students and parents with an overview of the Key Stage 4 programme of support for Careers Education and Post-16 Progression. The Year 10 Work Experience Programme will be launched during this evening and students and parents will be provided with key information relating to all post-16 pathways. Local post-16 providers will also present to students and families and provide information regarding their curriculum offer and the variety of routes available. Please find a copy of the slides from last year's 'Key Stage 4 Progressions Evening' held on 19th January 2026 in the downloads section below.

Our 2027 Year 10 Work Experience week will be held WB 14/06/27 and students will complete their work experience placements in a huge variety of different industries. 

2026/27: Year 10 Work Experience - WB 14/06/26

All current Year 10 students will be out on work placements for the week beginning 14th June 2027. Students are expected to find their own work placement and ensure the details are uploaded to our placement portal by the deadline (Monday 12th April 2027 - this is the day students return to school after the Easter holidays).

For those struggling to find their own placement, there is a huge amount of in-school support this term to help students. Each tutor group will receive training on how to submit their placement details on the placement portal. This is a web-based platform used to manage all work placements. These training sessions will begin in January 2027, following the 'Key Stage 4 Progression Evening'. 

CV writing and covering letters

This topic will be covered in the Year 10 Personal Development Programme during Tutor Time (Jan/Feb 2027) and students will complete sessions on how to write CVs and how to begin to evidence their own employability skills in preparation for life beyond Tomlinscote. Students may need to write a covering letter or put together a CV in preparation for work experience, as well as potentially for their post-16 options. Please find information below providing some examples of each and some guidance to get students and parents started. 

In addition to the resources below, here is a link to a couple of fantastic blogs regarding CV writing and covering letter. These cover all aspects of a CV and covering letters, with some fantastic tips and advice: 

https://www.s1jobs.com/blog/write-cv-tips-advice-help-land-job/

https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/mytutor-for-students/how-to-write-a-cracking-cover-letter-and-cv/

Interview Skills

This topic will also be covered as part of the Year 10 Personal Development Programme in Tutor Time (Jan/Feb 2027) and students will complete sessions on the different types of interviews and how best to prepare for them. Students may need to be interviewed as part of their work experience placement, as well as for their next steps beyond Year 11. Please find information below providing some guidance on interviews.