Pupils
During your time at Mayfield School, you will progress through a varied scheme of classroom work, events, visits and activities to ensure that you are prepared and ready for the working world. The steps you take now will set you up for future success, so make the most of everything on offer to you!
Work Experience
This year, our Year 10 pupils will be taking part in work experience for the first time in many years, for the two weeks after May half term. If you know of any local business or have connections with any companies who may be able to support any of our pupils with a work experience placement please email Evelyn Munoz (Munoz-evelyn@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk) with the details. Pupils are responsible for finding their own placements, but we would like to have a bank of companies so that we can point them in the right direction.
We seek to raise the aspirations of young people of all abilities by providing them with a high quality, personalised learning experience designed to help each individual achieve their potential.
At Mayfield, we pride ourselves on our achievements in enterprise and in the opportunities provided.
Successes include our ‘Fiver Challenge’ for year four. In this annual event Year 4 create businesses and sell their products/services to the public, based on a £5 investment per business. In 2019, Year 4 made a profit of £111.43 of which the students decided which charities the profits would go to. We also had the 2018 Faith and Football Champions whom won a trip to INDIA as part of their success and our 2019 teams will compete for the Final at Mercedes Benz World to pitch their business.
Enterprise is growing at Mayfield, don’t miss out!
When researching the parents/guardians of students that have taken part in Enterprise they said the following:
Would you recommend Enterprise at Mayfield to a friend? Average score of 9 out of 10
How satisfied are you with your child’s experience in Enterprise at Mayfield? Average score of 9 out of 10
What has been the main benefit Enterprise has had on your child?
“Sydney had a great experience. Everyone involved, teachers, students etc were brilliant. This would be a great experience for future students.”
“Because of Lilly’s involvement in Enterprise, she has grown in confidence. Having the opportunity to experience the wider world of business. She has also become more resilient and determined in all she does. She really grew because of the people she met and friendships made.”
Pupils (Careers)
Student Entitlement
Students in Years 7-13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options evenings, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
Helpful Information
What Are My Post 16 Options A4 Sheet
Your Future, Your Choice Year 11
