What is the academy doing in order to meet The Gatsby Benchmarks?
| Benchmarks | Definition | Action the academy is taking |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A stable careers programme | Every school should have an embedded programme of careers education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents and carers, staff, governors, employers and other agencies. | Publication of Careers Programme on school website. Careers Lead and Link Governor meetings to review Careers & Work Related Learning Provision. Career activities shared in the principal update to keep parents informed. |
| 2 Learning from careers and labour market information | All pupils, parents and carers, teachers and staff who support pupils should have access to good-quality, up-to-date information about future pathways, study options and labour market opportunities. All pupils will need the support of an informed adviser to make the best use of available information. | Labour Market information is shared with students during careers interviews, during workshops/activities Motivation Monday Careers Talks- speakers from various industries 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 | Pupils have different careers guidance needs at different stages. Careers programmes should help pupils navigate their concerns about any barriers to career progression. In addition, opportunities should be tailored to the needs of each pupil, including any additional needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, young people with SEND | The Academies careers programme seeks to challenge stereotypical thinking and raise aspirations -Academy keeps records of individual advice given to pupils. Students have access to the Unifrog platform. All pupils are able to access records to support their career development Academy collects & retains accurate data on each pupil/destination data. WRL Opportunities shared in weekly bulletin. |
| 4. Linking the curriculum learning to careers | As part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways. | Curriculum linked lessons, (PHSCE) and work experience opportunities. Careers talks from professionals in industry/future first alumni speaking about their personal experiences. Posters and notice boards displayed in school |
| 5. Encounters with employers and employees | Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment opportunities, including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes, and could include pupils’own part-time employment where it exists. | Careers talks – Speakers in assembly. Students participate in at least one meaningful encounter with an employer each year |
| 6. Experience of workplaces | Every pupil should have first-hand experiences of workplaces 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 pupils should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them, including academic, technical and vocational routes. This should incorporate learning in schools, colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), universities and in the workplace. | Speakers from sixth forms, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers Visits to colleges/universities. Open evening visits.Taster lessons, summer schools and insight days, residential etc. |
| 8. Personal Guidance | Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance meetings with a careers adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level. These meetings should be available for all pupils whenever significant study or career choices are being made. They should be expected for all pupils but should be scheduled to meet their individual needs. The careers leader should work closely with the careers adviser, SEND coordinator (SENDCO) and other key staff to ensure personal guidance is effective and embedded in the careers programme. | Students in Year 11 & 13 have 1-1 guidance meetings with a qualified advisor. Students can speak to/email Mr Tandoh for questions/support. |