--- title: "The World of Work comes to Astley Park School - Careers Week 2026" url: "https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-06-09-24-the-world-of-work-comes-to-astley-park-school-careers-week-2026" school: "Astley Park School" --- # The World of Work comes to Astley Park School - Careers Week 2026 ![Image of The World of Work comes to Astley Park School - Careers Week 2026 ](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/images/blog/IMG_8868.jpeg) 6 March 2026 [Mrs Powell](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/author/powella) [Whole school events](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/category/whole-school-events) ### **Careers Week at Astley Park School** This week we have been celebrating *Careers Week* at Astley Park School, with classes across the school taking part in a variety of activities linked to the world of work. --- ### **Key Stage 4 Highlights** KS4 have enjoyed a fantastic week, with opportunities both in school and out in the community. #### **Monday – Employability Workshops & Nursery Visit** On Monday, classes took part in employability workshops led by **Lee James from the Department for Work and Pensions**. One of our pupils also completed a workplace visit at **Busy Bodies Nursery**, spending time with the age‑2 group, reading stories and supporting children with their play skills. --- #### **Tuesday – Health & Safety Sessions & Care Home Visit** A big thank you to **Gary Sweeney from Telent**, who visited on Tuesday to deliver informative **health and safety workshops** to Year 10 and Year 11. Some Year 10 pupils also visited **Highfield Care Home**, where they supported residents with their artwork. The learners behaved wonderfully, and the residents were extremely appreciative of their help. --- #### **Wednesday – Alumni College Q&A** On Wednesday, KS4 were surprised by visits from **former pupils**, now studying at **Newman College** and supported by **Steph McCartney**. They met each class to share what a typical day at college is like and took part in Q&A sessions. It was brilliant to hear thoughtful questions from our pupils and to gain insight from our alumni’s unique experiences. A huge thank you to **Josh, Connor and JJ!** --- #### **Thursday – Keepmoat Construction Visit** On Thursday, a group of Year 10 & 11 pupils visited **Keepmoat Construction’s Plastering Academy** as part of a wider project the company is working on with the school. Year 11 will continue building their **preparation for work** throughout the rest of the term. A big thankyou to Julie and the team of apprentices that supported the visit. [10A Class](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/tag/10a-class) [\#Careers](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/tag/careers) [10P Class ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/tag/10p-class) [ 7A World Book Day](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-06-09-14-7a-world-book-day) [World Book Day in 9A ](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-06-14-12-world-book-day-in-9a) ![Astley Park School](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/images/logo/AstleyPark_School_footer_logo.png) #### Astley Park School Harrington Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1JZ 01257 262227 #### School Info - [Admissions](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/admissions) - [Fundraising](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising) - [Ofsted Info](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/ofsted) - [SEND Information](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/send) - [Vacancies](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/vacancies) - [Contact Us](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/contact) #### Parents/Carers - [Behaviour](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/behaviour) - [Arbor](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/arbor) - [LPPA](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/lppa) - [Online Safety](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum-classes/online-safety) - [Attendance](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/attendance) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/astleyparkschool) © Copyright 2016–2026 Astley Park School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)