At Parkside, we are committed to ensure that we provide a rich range of experiences for our pupils, which supports their personal development and consideration for their future roles in the world of work and to prepare for future success in education, employment or training. Our Careers curriculum is designed to support our whole-school curriculum aims. We aim to consistently support and engage every individual pupil to understand and develop their own future pathway, and to confidently raise and achieve their aspirations in an increasingly competitive and ever-changing world. Ee concentrate on raising aspirations and providing pupils with a stable and structured careers programme.

By using the Gatsby benchmarks, we are committed to ensuring that our pupils have clear goals for their educational progress. We have a whole school approach to careers education. This allows pupils to access the necessary information to help them make informed decisions about their futures. Our careers programme throughout the year supports our careers education curriculum and is in line with the most recent careers guidance strategy (July 2021). Careers Education at Parkside is not just a stand-alone strand; it is thoroughly integrated into every area of the school and woven into the school curriculum. Our deep, rich and relevant curriculum enables our pupils to excel academically, and develop into socially and emotionally aware, confident young people. Teachers encourage a love of learning and endeavour to always link knowledge to real life contexts, to raise aspirations and broaden knowledge and awareness of potential careers. We aim to ensure that pupils are well informed and equipped to make decisions regarding their future, by the time they leave for High School education.

Parkside Middle School is an active member of the Worcestershire Careers Hub and supports the development of Worcestershire's Future Workforce through the Worcestershire Enterprise Adviser Network.