| 1. A stable careers programme | Every school & College should have an embedded programme of careers education and guidance that is known and understood by students, parents, teachers, government and employers. | Publication of Careers Programme on school website Careers Lead & Heads of Department meet annually to review provisions Careers Lead and Link Governor meetings to reviews Careers & Work Related Learning Provision Termly Careers Bulletin Employer section on website/Careers Lead contact details |
| 2 Learning from careers and labour market information | Every students, and their parents, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed advisor to make best use of available information. | Labour Market information is shared with students during careers interviews, parent meetings and during workshops/activities Motivation Monday Careers Talks- speakers from various industry’s given the opportunity to visit the academy’ and speak to students/share up to date information Resources on school website for all |
| 3. Addressing the needs of each student | Students have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each students. A schools careers programme should be embed equality and diversity consideration throughout. | The Academies careers programme seeks to challenge stereotypical thinking and raise aspirations -Academy keeps records of individual advice given to pupils. All pupils are able to access records to support their career development Academy collects & retains accurate data on each pupil/destination data |
| 4. Linking the curriculum learning to careers | All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide rage if future career paths. | Utilising online interactive resources, curriculum linked lessons and work experience opportunities Lesson plans that support teachers embed careers within subjects Careers talks from professionals in industry/future first alumni speaking about their personal experiences |
| 5. Encounters with employers and employees | Every student should have multiple opportunities to learn from employer about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be added through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers mentoring and enterprise schemes. | Motivation Monday careers talks Speakers in assembly’s Mentoring programmes Attending lectures/taster lectures Enterprise schemes etc. |
| 6. Experience of workplaces | Every student should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities, and expand their networks. | All year 10 & 12 go out on work experience Guest speakers/employer visits Trips to businesses |
| 7. Encounters with further education and higher education | All students should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace. | Speakers from sixth forms, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers Visits to colleges/universities and business Open evening visits to sixth forms/colleges Taster lessons, taster lectures, summer schools and insight days, residential etc. |
| 8. Personal Guidance | Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a Careers Advisor, provided they are trained to an appropriate level. Guidance interviews should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made, they should be expected for all pupils but should be timed to meet their individual needs. Every pupil should have at least one interview by the age of 16 and the opportunity for a further interview by the age of 18. | Mrs Patel holds a Level 6 diploma qualification in Careers Guidance The careers office has an open door policy for students during break/lunchtime. They can also contact Mr Tandoh via email All students in years 11 & 13 have 1-2-1 careers interviews to discuss their post 16/18 options. Students can make follow up appointments/interviews for further guidance |
