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MVC Futures

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MVC Futures

Our MVC Futures programme acknowledges all aspects of students’ lives and has career-related learning at its core.

Rooted in our core values of Kindness, Curiosity, and Resilience, MVC Futures encourages students to develop important life skills and prepare for ambitious, successful futures.

Supporting Growth at School, at Home, and in the Community

We know that a child’s development doesn’t stop at the school gates. Experiences at home, in the community, and through personal interests all play an important role in shaping how young people learn and grow.

MVC Futures recognises and celebrates these wider experiences, encouraging students to demonstrate our values wherever they are – whether in the classroom, helping in the community, on the sports field, at home, or beyond.

The MVC Futures Booklet

Each year group receives a Futures Booklet appropriate for their stage, full of fun and meaningful challenges to complete both in and out of school. These tasks are designed to encourage students to:

  • Build skills for employment and lifelong learning
  • Embody our school values by engaging fully with school life
  • Make a positive difference to our community

Form Tutors support students by monitoring progress within student booklets. Our rewards programme acknowledges achievements within MVC Futures with awards are given in recognition of completed challenges. Students do not need to complete every challenge but can select the ones that they would like to complete. We ask parents to support students to complete their challenges which they can then discuss with their Form Tutors.

For older students the evidence gathered of challenges completed in their MVC Futures booklet can support their post 16 application information.

MVC Futures Talks

Each half term we host a variety of MVC Futures Talks led by professionals from a wide range of careers and industries. These sessions are designed to:

  • Spark curiosity and ambition
  • Introduce students to different career paths and opportunities
  • Help them understand the skills needed for life beyond school

These talks give students a chance to ask questions, consider what skills, qualifications and experiences lead to those roles and start thinking about their own aspirations. Throughout the year student career aspirations are matched to talks so that students have opportunity to attend talks aligned with their future plans. Our students are encouraged to attend a minimum of two talks during the academic year.

Please sign your child up to our weekly careers talks via the MCAS app.

Volunteers for talks

If you would like to come and share your career journey and help inspire our students – please contact Mrs Elvin, Assistant Principal via [email protected]

Careers at the Core: Guiding Every Student Towards Their Future

At Melbourn Village College, we believe that careers education is not just about choosing a job – it’s about helping students discover their interests, develop their strengths, and build the confidence to shape their own future. Beyond the MVC Futures Programme sits our full careers offer across the school. Our careers curriculum is designed to broaden horizons, spark ambition, and ensure every student is informed and prepared for their next steps.

Here’s what each year group can expect in addition to our Futures Programme:

  • Year 7 – Whose Line is it Anyway?
    A fun and engaging introduction to the world of work, helping students explore different job roles and how they link to everyday life.

  • Year 8 – Take Your Child to Work Day & Careers Carousel
    An opportunity for students to gain first-hand insight into the workplace, followed by a carousel event where they meet people from a variety of professions.

  • Year 9 – Enterprise Day & Visits to Colleges and Universities
    A creative and collaborative day where students take on business challenges, alongside visits to explore post-16 and post-18 education options.

  • Year 10 – One-to-One Careers Interviews & Sixth Form Visits
    Personalised guidance through careers interviews, helping students begin to focus their plans for the future. Visits to local colleges and sixth forms also take place during the year.

  • Year 11 – Careers Support & Open Evenings
    Continued individual guidance as students prepare for life after MVC. We support applications, provide advice on options including sixth form, college and apprenticeships, and encourage attendance at open evenings and events.