Student's Information

Future Pathway is the name given to the Careers Education Programme here at Hillview School for Girls. You will be able to find a range of resources and support to prepare you for your future in learning and work, whatever pathway you take towards the final destination of your career goal. 


Right from the start of Year 7 until leaving in Years 11/13, you will take part in careers-related learning in mentor times, subject lessons, assemblies, trips, etc. During assemblies and lessons, you may have visits from guest speakers at universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers, and different companies. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities or receive future information in a range of contexts.  

Key Stage Road Maps

Please check out the road maps for each key stage to understand the how you will encounter careers over your school journey

Examples of Future Pathways activities here at Hillview in recent years include: (SNAKE) 
  • Year 7 PDL lessons on researching careers, trips 
  • Year 8 PDL lessons on researching careers, trips 
  • Year 9 PDL lessons on GCSEs, Option Evening (Feb) 
  • Year 10  PDL lessons, Careers Interviews with a Careers Advisor, CV drop-in clinics, Assemblies 
  • Year 11 PDL Lessons, Sixth Form Open Evening, Careers Interviews with a Careers Advisor, CV drop-in clinics, Assemblies 
  • Sixth Form  Future Friday Workshops, Trips to What University? What Career’s Convention in London, Trip to Brighton University, ASK Apprenticeship Workshop, UCAS drop-in sessions 

Please check out the road maps for each key stage to understand the how you will encounter careers over your school journey

The Future Pathways Team is here to provide support, such as: 
  • Help with CV building 
  • Interview skills/practice 
  • Suggested research for universities, apprenticeships, colleges, and the world of work 
  • Support through the application 
  • Part-time work/voluntary experience/gap year 
  • Building online presence

If you require any guidance or have any concerns, questions or suggestions, please see the Future Pathways Team, Ms Lines, Ms Birch, careers@hillview.kent.sch.uk  

Students might find the following websites useful for further careers/futures information: 
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk