The City Academy, Hackney recognises the importance of a high quality careers education. The careers programme plays an integral part of the academy’s whole school curriculum, which places a strong emphasis on raising aspirations, challenging stereotypes and promoting equality and diversity. We want to enable students to develop their self-awareness and make informed decisions regarding their choices and the world of work.
The academy is committed to providing a full careers and work related education for students in years 7-13, through PSHCE and other cross curricular links, targeted actives, planned programmes and visits. The academy has a menu of activities in place to support all students to help them access opportunities and make positive transitions throughout their working life.
For more information regarding the careers programme please contact Mr Tandoh – careers@thecityacadmey.org
The Academy’s Careers Policy sets out how the school provides a fit for purpose careers programme, which provides students with the knowledge and inspiration to success in their chosen career paths.
The Academy’s Careers Policy sets out how the school provides a fit for purpose careers programme, which provides students with the knowledge and inspiration to success in their chosen career paths.
The Aim of the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
at The City Academy, Hackney:
The aims of our careers education, information, advice and guidance include:
- To raise students’ aspirations and to broaden their horizons
- To provide advice and guidance which is in the best interests of the student
- To inspire and to empower students to make informed realistic decisions at key transition points in learning and work
- To provide good quality independent and impartial careers advice to students which inspire them and motivates them to fulfil their potential and realise their options
- To provide opportunities to work in partnership with employers, training providers, local colleges and others to provide opportunities to inspire students through real-life contact with the world of work
- To develop enterprise and employability skills including skills for self-employment
- To support inclusion, challenge stereotyping and promote equality of opportunity
We are always striving to improve the careers service offered to students. To help us to improve this service, please do complete the short survey below. Your opinion matters.