Thursday 13th May 2021
Careers - Policy
Introduction
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42A and 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Outcomes
Our goal at Archbishop Catholic College is to raise aspirations, inspire and encourage pupils to consider a wide range of careers. Through careers education and guidance, our desire is to:
- Inspire and teach our students how they can reach their career goals.
Pupil Entitlement
All pupils in years 8-13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions, taster events and inspirational talks.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and apprenticeship courses.
Careers Contacts
A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents/carers. For more information please contact:
Paul Stirling Deputy Headteacher
Telephone: 0151 525 6326
info@beck.uk.com
Antony Stagg – Careers
Telephone: 0151 525 6326
info@beck.uk.com
| Year Group | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 – Exposure Outcome – To expose students to 36 different types of career pathways. |
Assembly 1 – Careers Talk - STEM Talks | Why? ‘Series’ 36 Video Careers Sessions (I-could) (National Careers Week) |
Assembly 2 – Careers Talk |
| Gatsby Measure | 4, 5 | 4, 5 | 4, 5 |
| Year 8 – Exposure Outcome – To expose students to 36 different types of career. Pathways (different from Y8) |
Careers Fair – 6 Practical Careers Sessions – - Engineering - Health Care - Design - Business - Forces - Finance - Accountancy Assembly 1 – Careers Talk |
Why? ‘Series’ 36 Video Careers Sessions (i-could) Why? ‘Series - 12 Video Careers information Day at Liverpool University. (Most Able) Assembly 2 – Careers Talk (National Careers Week) |
Assembly 3 – Careers Talk. |
| Gatsby Measure | 4, 5 | 4, 6 | 5 |
| Year 9 – Educate Outcome – To educate GOAL on NCS Outcome – To expose students to over 36 STEM careers |
Dream BIG - Careers Planning Educate on GOAL –How to achieve career goals. Educate on NCS (National Careers Service.) Assembly 1 – Career Talk |
Why? ‘Series’ 36 Video Careers Sessions (i-could) Why? ‘Series - 12 Video Assembly 2 – Career Talk |
JMU university Fair Careers JMU – University life campus visit – High Achiever Event. BIG Bang – Careers Fair – Whole Year exposed to over 20 careers in STEM (ITV, Royal Air Force, Astra Zeneca) Assembly 3 – Career Talk |
| Gatsby Measure | 2, 3 | 4, | 4, 5, 6 |
| Year 10 – Encounters Outcome – For all Year 10 students to have experience of 1 work place |
Dream BIG Career plan Students interviewed to understand career goals and motivation. Assembly 1 - Career Talk |
Planning JMU Humanities Fair Enterprise Assembly 2 - Career Talk |
Encounters with employers – All Year 10 students to visit the workplace. Assembly 3 - Career Talk |
| Gatsby Measure | 2, 3, 5, 8 | 5, 7 | 5, 6 |
| Year 11 - Employability Outcome – All 180 Students Must have Positive Destination. Outcome – All 180 Students must leave with a CV. |
Dream BIG - Careers Planning
Jaguar Apprenticeship Visit. Forces Assembly (Challenging Stereo Types) |
Sixth Form Open – Evening. Evening – Universities Careers - Year 11 parents evenings Careers Assembly 2 |
Pathway to employment – April on wards. 121 – Destinations Interviews (Risk of NEET) 121 - SEN Interviews College Visits – Hugh Baird and Liverpool City College Visits. National Apprenticeship - Open day – June 19 Introduction CISI (Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments) Assembly 3 - Career Talk |
| Gatsby Measures | 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, | 3, 4, 5, | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
| Year 12 | University Inductions – September. Work Experience interviews CV and Interviews skills training. Mock Interviews (Whole Year) 12 Individual Employability Sessions (CV, Interviews,) Assembly Careers Talk 1 |
121 Open Careers Guidance. NCS National Citizenship 12 Individual Employability Sessions (Communication, Assessment Centre) Assembly Careers Talk 2 |
Work Experience. UCAS – Application Support. Oxbridge University NHS Careers Programme – Careers Santander Careers – Programme 12 Individual Employability Sessions (Personal Development, Goal Setting) Assembly Careers Talk 3 |
| Gatsby Measures | 3, 4, 5, 7 | 3, 4 ,5, 7, 8 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Year 13 - Employability Outcome – University Place Outcome – Work/Apprenticeship Ready. |
UCAS Work Shops – Higher Student Finance Sessions Dream BIG Careers Sessions Year 13 Careers Sessions. Assembly Careers Talk 1 |
Careers Open Sessions. Career Parents Evenings. Assembly Careers Talk 2 |
Destination Interviews Apprenticeship Workshops CV and Interview Guidance. 121 Careers Advice - Results Day - Guidance. Assembly Careers Talk 3 |
| Gatsby Measures | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 3, 4, 5 | 3, 4, 5, 8 |
