Careers & Library Services
Careers & Library Manager/Lead: Mrs Winter
Careers Adviser: Mrs Pearson
Email: careers@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk
Library Adviser: Mrs Tanti
Email: library@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk
Introduction
The aim of the Careers and Library Services is to support the educational work and personal development of all students and staff and provide an appropriate learning environment.
The service provides quiet areas for
- Careers Interviews
- Research tasks
- Homework, study and revision
- Independent reading
CAREERS PROVISION AT WINCHMORE
CAREERS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
WORK EXPERIENCE
- HOW TO FIND A WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT
- HOW TO MAKE A PHONE CALL TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW
- INTERVIEW GUIDANCE
- HOW TO WRITE YOUR CV
Virtual and in person work experience placement opportunities
Springpod
https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience
Speakers for Schools
https://www.speakersforschools.org/work-experience-opportunities/
ENTERPRISE ADVISER
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I volunteered to be become an EA in November 2019, after seeing the role advertised via my professional body, the Chartered Institute for Personnel & Development. As an EA my primary role is to ‘advise and support the Senior leaders of Winchmore School to develop their career strategy and to help young people understand the skills they will require for the world of work.’ My background is in HR, with a specialism/ special interest in Recruitment & Selection, Diversity and Inclusion, Retention and Apprenticeships. I have a Masters in Human Resource Management and am also an Associate Member of the British Psychological Society. I Have previously volunteered as a Brownie Guider and have been a Trustee for a national children’s charity. Until March 2022, I was the Head of Recruitment at the London Ambulance Service and from 1st April 2022 I will be joining NHS England & Improvement as an International Recruitment Advisor. I have enjoyed working with Winchmore School and look forward to an exciting year jam packed with activities promoting careers in and outside of healthcare/ NHS. |
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
- Winchmore School and DoE
- Sectional information https://www.dofe.org/do/sections/
- Activity Logs (Registers) https://www.dofe.org/do/activitylogs/
- Information for Parents and Carers https://www.dofe.org/do/parents/
LIBRARY PROVISION AT WINCHMORE
WINCHMORE LIBRARY CATALOGUE
WINCHMORE EBOOK PLATFORM
The Ebook platform hosts about 300 books which can be either read online or downloaded.
Students are able to access the platform from any device both at school and at home.
To access the site students need to:
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log onto www.vlebooks.com
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On the right hand side of the screen, select ‘Google’ in the menu
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If directed please enter their school email address and password
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Students should then be directed to the Ebook platform
CARNEGIE SHADOWING GROUP
Yoto Carnegie Medal
The Library is home to the Year 8 and 9 Winchmore Carnegie Shadowing Group
This year’s shortlisted books are on the Carnegie website.
The winning book is announced in June.