Appendices
Initial Interview Guide
The core questions are presented below : THEME 1 : Setting the Scene Can you tell me about this school ?
How well are you doing at school ?
What options are available to you once you complete your GCSEs ?
Have you thought about what you want to do as a job / career ?
THEME 2 : ‘ Cold ’ Knowledge Have you been provided with careers advice at school ?
Do you think careers education is important for young people ?
If prompt needed – Have you heard of apprenticeships ?
Does this school offer work experience ?
What careers advice would you like / how could it be improved ?
THEME 3 : ‘ Hot ’ Knowledge
Outside of school who have you spoken to about what you do after your GCES ?
What conversations do you have with your parents / carers about post GCSE options / career plans ?
What about conversations with siblings ?
Do you talk to any other family members about these choices ?
What about conversations with friends ?
Are there any other influences / influencers you want to mention ?
What do you think is going to be the most important factor in deciding what you do after GCSE ’ s ?
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