Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
St Bede’s prides itself in preparing students for the next stage of their life, not only academically but in relation to future career pathways. Where ‘career’ was once thought of as a single commitment to a lifelong occupational pursuit, it is now thought of as a lifelong journey whereby individuals participate in differing learning and work roles. At St Bede’s we hope to contribute to and prepare young people for that journey.
The Career Progression Manager, Mrs A Jukes will manage the careers education programme and is responsible to the Senior Assistant Head Teacher /Ethos & Personal Development Lead - Mrs M Kelsey. CEIAG is supported by a link Governor: Mr D. Dixon. We also have NELEP (North East Local Enterprise Partnership) appointed Enterprise Advisors who supports the development of our career activities.
If you would like to get in contact with Mrs Jukes - Careers Lead, please e-mail stbedes@stb.bwcet.com
We have relevant Careers Education modules built into our PHSE programme from Year 7 through to 6th Form which draw upon many visiting speakers from local organisations, FE Colleges, and Universities.
Within our programme students:
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Learn about the structures, systems and factors that guide, shape and influence people’s career prospects and career development
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Explore how these could affect their future choices, why they need to consider them when making their own career decisions and plans, and how they can do so
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Develop and practice the self-help skills they need to progress their own career plans and development, including the effective use of IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance)
Our Careers Programme includes.
Careers Education- Careers lessons are part of the school’s Personal Development Program. Sections of work for careers are planned into the personal development calendar throughout the year.
Careers Information – students have access to accurate, up-to-date and objective information on opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice and how to access it. We work in partnership with local colleges and employers to ensure students have access to the best opportunities in the career market. We also use relevant Labour Market Intelligence data to help students make informed choices. We signpost parents/carers & students to a wide range of career platforms and websites to stimulate interest in a wide range of sectors.
Careers Advice – We have a range of activities that help young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation. For example, we have a Careers Event for every year group from Y7 to Y11 and a series of Careers Workshops throughout sixth form which allows students to discuss careers with industry ambassadors from a vast range of sectors, Colleges and Universities.
Careers Guidance – we provide impartial guidance and specialist support to help young people understand themselves and their needs, confront barriers, resolve conflicts, develop new perspectives and make progress.
All Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students have a one-to-one Progression Interview with our Career Progression Manager, Anne Jukes, to prepare them for post 16/18 choices. All other year groups can book appointments or drop-in during break or lunchtimes or free periods to access IAG.
Impact of CEIAG
Learners are involved in the planning of career learning. Their views are collected using student voice/surveys.
At St Bede’s we judge the impact of CEIAG through
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examining & evaluating what we do,
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thinking about how we can improve it,
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deciding on whether it was worth doing again in that particular format (we pilot many activities before extending to full scale),
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providing summaries to disseminate understanding of what was done to stakeholders such as parents/students/staff/governing body/visiting organisations involved with careers events.
All our CEIAG work is mapped against the CDI (Career Development Institute) Framework, Gatsby Benchmarks and the PSHE Framework
The main purpose of the CDI’s Career Development Framework is to clarify the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that individuals need to have a positive career. A ‘positive career’ will mean something different to everyone, but it will typically include being happy with the way you spend your time, being able to make a contribution to your community and being able to have a decent standard of living.
A copy of our CEIAG policy is available here.
St Bede’s uses the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI (Career Development Institute) Framework to underpin our CEIAG work in school
Gatsby Benchmarks
Good career guidance helps inspire students towards further study and enables them to make informed decisions whenever choices are open to them. It helps them to understand enough about the world of work to know what skills they need to succeed. It is important for social mobility because it helps open students’ eyes to careers, they may not have considered
With support from our North East Local Enterprise Partnership Careers Hub and The Careers Company we are working towards meeting the eight benchmarks
https://www.goodcareerguidance.org.uk/
CDI Framework
https://www.thecdi.net/write/CDI_98-Framework-skills_by_key_stage-A3_portrait-web.pdf
The main purpose of the CDI’s Career Development Framework is to clarify the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that individuals need to have a positive career. A ‘positive career’ will mean something different to everyone, but it will typically include being happy with the way you spend your time, being able to make a contribution to your community and being able to have a decent standard of living.
• Grow throughout life by learning and reflecting about yourself, your background, and your strengths
• Explore the full range of possibilities open to you
• Manage your career actively; making the most of opportunities, and learning from setbacks
• Create opportunities by being proactive and building positive relationships with others
• Balance life and work effectively
• See the big picture by paying attention to how the economy, politics and society connect with,
and affect your own life and career.
Post 16/18 Choices
England School Leaving Age
https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays.
You must then do one of the following until you’re 18:
stay in full-time education, for example at a college or school start an apprenticeship or traineeship spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training
You could take a range of subjects that lead to qualifications that keep your options open, like GCSE or A levels. Courses like T Levels or BTEC allow you to focus on a chosen career area like construction, healthcare science or digital careers. Some careers may ask for specific qualifications, so always do some research into where the course you are interested in might lead. Gain practical skills, get work experience and a qualification that employers need.
A Levels & Applied Qualifications Post 16
Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three or more A levels over two years. They’re usually assessed by a series of examinations.
Applied Qualifications are qualifications equivalent to 1 A level that have a more practical focus- Btec/Ctec
VTQ’s -Technical Vocational Courses Post 16
Vocational courses are designed to help you learn in a practical way about a specific job area. They can help you get the skills you need to start a job, progress in a career or go on to higher education.
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/vocational-qualifications
T-Levels at 16
T Levels are new courses which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A levels. These 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work, further training or study. They offer a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days).
Traineeships at 16 or 18
A traineeship is a skills development programme ,for 16-24 year olds, that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months.
Find a traineeship - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Supported Internships if you have an Education Health Care Plan- up to age 24
An unpaid work-based study programme that usually lasts for one year. It includes an extended work placement that lasts for at least 6 months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZeUbHSTz1U
You'll take the first step from education into the workplace while gaining the skills you need to get a paid job.
University Level Study at 18
This can be at a traditional university or at a University Centre within a College of Further Education sometimes called a University Centre
https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-and-where-study/how-choose-right-undergraduate- course-you
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) at 18
HTQs are technical qualifications that employers have helped develop so you can get the right training and skills you need to succeed at work.
HTQs are an alternative to apprenticeships or degrees. They may suit you if you want a more practical, employer-led study programme.
You can study HTQs full time or part time. They are usually taught at colleges, universities or independent training providers
School Leaver schemes at 18
To start a school leaver scheme, you’ll need to:
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be 18 or over
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not be in full-time education
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Usually, the schemes require high A level grades or equivalent qualifications.
You can apply for a school leavers scheme while you’re still at school.
A Gap Year at 18
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-on-a-gap-year/
A gap year is not a year off. It’s a way to develop yourself and your skills before taking the next step in your education or career.
A gap year can make a big statement about you as a person and can help you get into certain careers.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/gap-year-opportunities