Careers Planning and Outcomes

Sixth Form Canfordians are encouraged to stretch their minds entering national and international essay competitions.

This new programme for Shells and Fourth Form focusses on key teenage issues surrounding wellbeing and mental health

Connect, Give back and Develop through a LinkedIn style platform for alumni and parents

The annual Careers Convention enables our Sixth Formers to learn more about career paths from parents and OCs

Our dedicated team of careers staff is experienced in giving information, advice and guidance about career choices

Canford regards links with and service in the community as a natural dimension of learning

Canford is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh's Award Centre

Canford has a number of academic and cultural societies which aim to develop an enquiring mind, knowledge and skills

The so-called ‘soft skills’ are developed through our co-curricular programme 

We have a strong record of success in applications for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry

Model United Nations, part of Canford's Global Connections programme, has been popular at Canford for many years.

Canford has an impressive record of offers to Oxbridge.

Often young people prefer to talk to someone their own age about their concerns, offered through peer mentoring

Preparing for future interviews and presentations

As part of Canford’s pupil leadership programme, prospective teaching staff meet current pupils.

Becoming a Pupil Leader is a significant leadership role which brings with it responsibility and challenge 

Each week, Shells spend an afternoon trying out a variety of different activities 

Unifrog offers pupils the chance to compare future education options and apply successfully.

Open days, fairs and information

Pupils are encouraged to seek work placements in the Fifth and Sixth Forms.