LittlegreenCareers Education
Aims
At Littlegreen academy we aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and encourage pupils to spend time with their families and the multi-agency team to consider their options Post 16.
Through careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) it is hoped that pupils will be encouraged to make the most of their talents and to continue their education Post 16 .
We aim to ensure a high quality of vocational and careers education for our young people with special educational needs, to be delivered in a meaningful and appropriate way for their needs and circumstances.
Through person centred planning with the Education, Health and Care Plans at the centre, we support our pupils to articulate their aspirations for adult life.
In particular we aim for our pupils to:
- Develop a broad understanding of the world of work and an ability to respond to changing opportunities.
- Develop research skills so that they can make good use of information and guidance.
- Develop and use their self-knowledge when thinking about and making good choices.
- Develop their understanding of employability skills and how to enhance these and evidence them at interview and discussions with Post 16 providers.
Statutory Requirements and Recommendations
The careers provision at Littlegreen is in line with the statutory guidance developed by the Department for Education, which refers to Section 42A and 45A of the Education Act 1997.
This states that all schools should provide independent careers guidance from Years 8 -13 and that this guidance should:
- be impartial
- include information on a range of pathways, including apprenticeships
- be adapted to the needs of the pupil
In addition, the school is compliant with the careers guidance that the government set out for delivery from 5 January 2018: ‘Careers Guidance and Inspiration for young people in schools.’ This states that all schools must give education and training providers the opportunity to talk to students about approved technical qualifications and apprenticeships. Further information relating to this is set out later in this document, under Provider Access.
Commitments
The Governing Body and staff are committed to:
- The provision of resources and advice to enable pupils to understand and develop career choices and to ensure that careers education is seen as part of the overall curriculum and learning framework for all years.
- Encouraging pupils to achieve and be ambitious.
- Involving pupils, parents and carers in the further development of careers work.
- Working with outside agencies so that no pupil is disadvantaged in gaining access to education, training or work.
Chair of Governors - Gordon Duff
Provision
Careers education includes both education and guidance. Careers education helps our pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to make successful choices, manage transitions in learning and move into college or work. Through guidance, pupils are able to use their knowledge and skills to make decisions about learning and work that are right for them.
Careers Education is delivered through the PSHE programme for Years 7-9.
| Year 7 and 8 | Pupils focus on developing their self -awareness, identifying their strengths, their skills and their areas for development. Pupils begin to explore the world of work through their PSHE lessons as well as through visitors coming into school and visits into their local community |
| Year 9 | Pupils consider their longer terms aspirations for the future and express this through their Education, Health and Care Plans at their transition reviews. This sets the structure and plans for the next key stage. |
| Year 10 | Pupils take part in the Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) programme through which they develop a full understanding of their personal strengths and interests as well as their ability to communicate their views and make considered choices Pupils have the opportunity to enrol in first year diploma courses attached to Chichester college Hub. To have the experience to engage in college life as well as access the courses. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in work related learning through on-site work experience activities, enterprise projects and community projects. |
| Year 11 | Year 11 take part in the 2 years college programme described. In addition they have opportunities to engage in off-site work experience placements as appropriate. They spend year 11 gaining qualifications to progress to the level 2 diplomas and complete accreditations. And gain an understanding of opportunities Post 16 and to prepare for transition. |
How Pupils, Parents/Carers, Teachers & Employers Can Access Information About the Careers Programme
- Regular updates on social media, newsletters and open evenings
- Opportunities for pupils to take part in careers and enterprise workshops from outside providers as well as drop-in careers clinic every Wednesday at school.
- Career and labour market information through workshops in school and from outside providers
- Career guidance – interaction through career professionals, careers clinic held at Littlegreen academy every Wednesday
- Careers in curriculum
- Career development plan
- Work experience coordinator
- Destinations data
- Information on FE AND HE institutions
- Personal guidance
- Portfolios of evidence
How We Measure and Assess the Impact of the Careers Programme
The school measures the impact of the careers programme through Compass. Compass helps you evaluate careers activity against the Gatsby Benchmarks. It is available for secondary schools, special schools, sixth forms, PRUs and colleges in England.
Compass helps us to…
- Evaluate careers activity in as little as 30 minutes
- Compare the school's progress to each of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks
- Identify areas for improvement, with resources to help you get there
- Use the result as the basis for the careers plan for the year
Resources
Parental Guidance: Parental Guidance | CEC Resource Directory
National Careers Service: Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
Career Pilot – Parent Zone: Careerpilot : Parent zone : All questions : Useful links to career-related sites for parents
Coast 2 Capital – Your Futures
Success at School: Careers advice for schools and students