Careers Policy and Programme

Aims

Our SHINE values (Supporting others, Hard work, Independence, Never giving up and Excellence), mean we have the highest expectation of our students and their potential. We recognise that Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) makes a significant contribution to preparing our students to take their place as suitably qualified and responsible adults within society, who can make informed choices and achieve personal and economic wellbeing throughout their lives. CEIAG will enable Winstanley students to develop key employability and enterprise skills which are highly valued by employers, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.

Objectives

CEIAG at Winstanley will:

Provide a planned programme of activities to which all students from Years 7-11 are entitled,
Help them to plan and manage their careers
Provide information, advice and guidance (IAG) which is impartial, unbiased and is based on the students’ needs
Follow best practice guidance from the careers profession and other expert bodies
Work in partnership with the outside providers to ensure all students access education, employment or training after KS4
Aim to provide inspiration and aspiration as well as advice about Local Market information

You can read our Careers Policy and Provider Policy here.

Programme of study

The Winstanley School provides comprehensive Career, Enterprise, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme. Students can expect to receive the following:

Year 7

Identifying own strengths, interests, skills and qualities in relation of their value to future employability
Different work roles and career pathways.
Evaluation of employability skills needed.
Enterprise activities with employers including ‘Dragon’s Den’
Careers Trips including The Big Bang Show at The NEC

Year 8

Choices available at GCSE and a skills analysis to manage the decision-making process
Explore different types of careers and pathways
Qualifications and skills needed for different careers
Speed Networking event with a range of employers from different career areas
Careers Trips including The Big Bang Show at The NEC

Year 9

Labour market (including the diversity of local and national employment opportunities),
Learning options, skills, occupations and progression routes
Evaluate own strengths, interests, skills and qualities relate to future employability
Careers Trips including the World Skills show at the NEC
Careers fair at Winstanley

Year 10

Learning about 21st century employment
Range of careers opportunities open to students post 16
Interview technique to prepare for work experience
Attitudes and values in relation to work and enterprise
Work experience week
Mock interviews with local employers
Careers Fair at Winstanley
One to one careers guidance interviews for targeted students

Year 11

An introduction to the post 16 application process
Support with Apprenticeship applications
Mock interviews with local employers
Careers Fair at Winstanley
One to one careers guidance interviews

All students have access to individual career guidance, as and when needed, from Mrs Morar, our Careers Coordinator

Education and apprenticeship providers are regularly invited to speak to the students, either as a whole group or as small targeted groups.

Measuring Impact and Evaluation

We are keen to measure the effectiveness and impact of our careers programme at The Winstanley School, and this is done in a number of ways including student destination data and surveys. We are keen to gain feedback from a range of stakeholders including parents, students, teachers and employers. If you would like to give us feedback about our careers programme, please get in touch using the contacts below

Careers Contacts

Bethan Jackett (Careers Lead) bjackett@winstanleyschool.org.uk

Katie Marlow (Careers Coordinator) kmarlow@lifemultiacademytrust.org.uk