Welburn Hall School Careers Policy
Introduction
Welburn Hall School provides a relevant and engaging careers curriculum which meets the differing needs and requirements of our pupils. This is developed throughout a pupil’s time at the school and is always supportive of their abilities, strengths and skills.
Aims and purpose
• Prepare pupils for the transition to life after Welburn
• Support pupils in making informed decisions which are appropriate for them
• Provide pupils with well-rounded experiences
• Develop personal characteristics such as social skills, communication, independence and resilience
• Inspire and motivate pupils to develop themselves as individuals and live as independently as is possible
This policy summarises the statutory guidance and recommendations. It then outlines the provision of careers education and work experience.
Statutory requirements and recommendations
The careers provision at Welburn Hall School 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 -14 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 Policy.
Careers Provision at Welburn Hall School
All pupils have access to the following:
• Visitors in to school and offsite visits support pupils in developing their understanding of a range of different pathways.
• All pupils from Year 9 to Year 14 have access to advice and guidance from our Specialist Careers advisers
• All pupils from Year 9 to Year 14 have access to group sessions with our Specialist Careers Advisers to explore their skill base.
Key Stage 3
• Pupil pathways onto accredited and vocational courses are planned and prepared for in KS3
• Pupils will meet with the Specialist Careers Adviser and a Career Action Plan which will be reviewed and updated every year
• Pupils have covered Careers integrated in timetabled PDE lessons.
Key Stage 4 (in addition to KS3 ongoing provision)
• One-to-one meetings with families, the school Specialist Careers Adviser in Year 10 and Year 11 informs individual routes into Post 16 provision.
• Pupils have access to Careers lessons as part of their timetable
• Pupils will meet with the Specialist Careers Adviser and a Career Action Plan which will be reviewed and updated every year
Key Stage 5
•Some pupils in Year 12, 13 and 14 undertake Work Experience and work-based placements and opportunities.
•Some pupils take part in Enterprise projects across the school year
•Some pupils have access to Employability lessons as part of their timetable
• Pupils will meet with the Specialist Careers Adviser and a Career Action Plan which will be reviewed and updated every year
The overall organisation of work experience is undertaken by a team of college ATAs who liaise with the College team to ensure the most relevant and engaging opportunities are taken. Families are informed and communicated with throughout the process and a work experience agreement form and work experience information forms are completed. All pupils on placement keep a record of their experiences through a work experience diary.
How we measure and assess the careers programme’s impact on pupils
• feedback from pupils, employers and providers at events, visits and work experience
• Destination data tracking
• Accredited work experience and Employability units through Open Awards
Approval and review
Approved January 2024 by Governors
Next review: January 2025
Signed: Alan Payne Chair of Governors Marianne Best Headteacher
