Guidance
At Sandford Park School we provide a Whole School Guidance approach. This ensures that students are empowered to look to their future with guidance and support from all school staff. Career Guidance is a holistic process which values each individual student and focuses on three interrelated strands.
Sandford Park’s Guidance Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to students in their personal, academic, and career development. Our experienced guidance counsellors are available to assist students with a range of services, from individual counselling sessions to group workshops, academic planning, goal setting, CAO submission, career exploration, and personal well-being.
The Guidance Department is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can discuss their concerns, navigate challenges, and make informed decisions about their future, ensuring each student receives the guidance and support they need to thrive academically and personally.
Wellbeing & Counselling
Developing and maintaining a safe, caring culture where individuality is celebrated and a sense of belonging, and connectedness is fostered is at the heart of the school’s ethos.
All students at Sandford Park School have access to the Guidance Counsellor for counselling in an individual group setting. Students can request a meeting to discuss issues of a personal, relational, educational or career related matter. Students can also be referred to speak to the Guidance Counsellor by staff or parents.
Junior Cycle
At Sandford Park, all Form 1, Form 2 and Form 3 students attend a Guidance module. Class content includes a focus on Developing Myself, Developing My Learning and Developing My Career Path. Overarching topics include: My School Year, Supports, Goals, Values, Study Skills, and Pathways.
Transition Year
All Transition Year students attend a weekly Careers class for a block of 11 weeks. Class content includes Self Exploration, Career Research and Subject Choice support.
Senior Cycle
Form 5 and Form 6 students complete a Guidance module. Class content includes Career Investigation, Personal and Career Values, College Applications, Study Management, and Coping with Stress.
Guidance Calendar
Please use the calendar across to access key dates, information, deadlines and events related to Guidance
Nothing from 17th Jun 2025 to 16th Jul 2025.
Parents Resources
Please use the links across to download relevant resources for parents in relation to guidance