Area of Need | Action |
Benchmark 1: A stable careers programme |
• Careers policy reviewed annually in the Summer term • Careers programme supported by SLT and Board of Governors • Education staff are up to date with careers policy and plans (staff meeting) • Ensure careers visits are reviewed by students (Survey Monkey) |
Benchmark 2: Learning from labour market information |
• Plan Virtual Moving on Event • Careers display with infographics on LMI • Careers display regularly updated so that LMI is current |
Benchmark 3: Addressing the needs of each pupil |
• 1:1 meetingsbooked with specialist careers advisers Years 9 to 14 • Hobbies and interests / job bag sessions booked with students, led by specialist careers adviser • Careers action plans produced and shared for Years 9-14. • Visits to further education providers for students. • Virtual tours of further education providers booked and evaluated by students. • Mock interview sessions booked for Year 11 - 14 students • Destination data updated for 3 years on alumni |
Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers |
• Career related information around school and house • Signposting by teachers in lessons and on trips. |
Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees |
• Moving on Event • Careers visits and activities planned • Employer visits to be organised • Network to build up links with more employers |
Benchmark 6: Experiences of workplaces |
• Year 11 students to have work experience practice • Main school students to have workplace visits |
Benchmark 7: Encounters with further and higher education |
• Moving on Event • Visits to further education providers for students booked |
Benchmark 8: Personal guidance |
• 1:1 meetings with specialist careers advisers Years 9 to 14 • Specialist careers advisers support students with applications to colleges • Hobbies and interests / job bag sessions with students, led by specialist careers adviser |