Our aim is for every student to move on from us with the confidence and practical skills needed to live as independent life as possible, feeling respected for who they are and empowered to succeed as active members of their communities.

Our Careers Offer encourages independence and meaningful participation in the wider community. It reflects our vision and is firmly underpinned by the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and the National Careers Strategy. Together, these frameworks ensure a high-quality approach to careers guidance that raises aspirations and supports positive futures for all students.

Throughout their time at KTS, we support our children and young people to develop skills that prepare them for their futures. Although the wider world can present significant challenges for our learners, we are committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring individuals to push beyond perceived limits, embrace new opportunities, and have confidence in their own abilities.

By helping learners and their families to explore future pathways in a clear and purposeful way, we enable them to take their place within society and contribute positively and meaningfully.

At KTS we understand that careers education is most effective when it is woven throughout a student’s school experience, rather than delivered only at key transition points. By embedding meaningful opportunities within our curriculum and everyday practice, we give students the space to explore possibilities, reflect on their aspirations, and prepare for life beyond school, moving towards independence and employment. Through a range of creative and engaging approaches, our students build transferable work, life, and social skills that strengthen employability, enterprise, and the wider Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes.

Our stable careers programme is delivered across upper school with dedicated Careers packages to support the curriculum.  These include, Talentino and Skills Builder.

All students receive a careers education at a level suiting their abilities and needs, through the Preparing for Adulthood strand of Employment.  This will look different depending on which curriculum pathway a student follows but will include opportunities to learn about the different careers available and the people who do those careers.

Please click on the link below to find out more information about the National Careers Service, including information on different job roles.

Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to engage with employers and service providers to develop their understanding of their options and opportunities after KTS.

Each year, in the Autumn term, we hold an open event for parents of leavers and near leavers to meet with Further Education providers, Day Services and support services.

In the summer term, we hold our careers day, where students are able to engage with a number of different groups to learn more about the world of work, the current local labour market and the activities and opportunities available to them in around the area.  Information of events can be found in our newsletters.