CEIAG Policy
2014 - 2015
To be reviewed Sep 2015
Rationale
The academy is committed to providing careers education, advice and guidance to every student in
its care. The guidance should be of the highest quality and focus on the needs of the individual
student to promote self-awareness, independence and raise aspirations. All students will leave the
academy with the skills and knowledge required to support their entry into further education or
employment.
Purpose
CEIAG should promote the following to all students:
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Self-awareness – giving the opportunity to all students to assess their strengths and
weaknesses to inform future learning and work choices and develop positive self –esteem.
Career exploration through the provision of a wide range of resources such as computer
software, literature and access to impartial careers guidance.
Work related learning through work experience during year 10.
Independent investigation through progress time.
Progression planning through providing access to local career events, colleges and
universities, career advisor, curriculum provision and apprenticeship routes.
Provision
Access to CEIAG is managed by the ALT lead for CEIAG, it is delivered by all staff during progress time
and enhanced through extra-curricular events and the careers adviser.
Careers resources are available through the career adviser who has a designated career’s room to
provide confidential advice in a secure and safe environment. Access to career software is available
through the Library and during planned progress time sessions. With individual log in accounts set
up for students, they also have access at any time of day at home.
Participation in activities throughout years 9 – 11, whether it be in school or off-site provides further
contact with employers and FE / HE institutions, all of which give further information. The academy
adds to the government adviser time, provided by ‘ Positive Steps’ to ensure full time, on-site advice
for all students is available.
Careers focused activities are delivered to years 8 – 11 through progress time and co-ordinated by
the head of year 11.
All staff undergo yearly training, given by the careers adviser to ensure up-to-date information is
disseminated and no student is put at a disadvantage.
The ALT lead is responsible for the monitoring, review and evaluation of the CEIAG on offer at the
academy. Students will be consulted throughout the year and changes made as a result.
To be reviewed Sep 2015
Years 7 – 9 Provision
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Curriculum support through all subject areas promoting related job advice
Planned time through progress time, focusing on lifestyle choices, career development and
independent learning
Access to career software such as the Real Game and Kudos during progress time
Year 8 begin to specialise in some subject areas to strengthen skills in chosen subjects
Year 8 to have a choices interview with their progress tutor
Year 8 and 9 to have parent talks regarding choices and where they lead
Year 8 and 9 to have bespoke assemblies on choices and career paths
Year 9 to have choices interviews with a member of ALT
Assemblies for all year groups given by career adviser and colleges
Bespoke sessions delivered by the career adviser, local colleges and universities
CEIAG provision available at all progress update review days
Al students to have access to email to career adviser
Career adviser to run an open door policy to allow all students access should they so choose
By the end of year 9, all students will have:
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An understanding of their strengths, achievements and weaknesses and support to evaluate
how this knowledge can inform future choices
An understanding of the full range of 14-19 opportunities for progression
An understanding of the skills, qualities and attitudes needed for employability
Used online careers resources to research information about career choices to help them
make informed decisions
Received appropriate, impartial advice and guidance for future pathways
Had access to colleges or universities, either in school or at a campus
Had at least one college presentation
A career portfolio which evidences their skills in relation to future pathways
Years 10 – 11 Provision
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Work experience, provided by the school in conjunction with Positive Steps
Career fair in school and provided by the Local Authority
Numerous college presentations
University visits
College campus visits
Taster sessions in school and at college campus’
Mock interviews, undertaken by volunteers from local colleges and businesses
Support with completing college applications
Impartial CEIAG interviews
Information regarding college open days
To be reviewed Sep 2015
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Bespoke progress sessions giving support with writing CVs and personal statements
CEIAG available at all progress update review days
All students set up with an account on NAS to ensure full access to apprenticeships
Presentations delivered by FE, HE and employers
By the end of year 11, all students will have:
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Enhanced their self-awareness, career management and employability skills
Secured a place either at college, an apprenticeship or training
Used computer software to research the jobs market, the future career opportunities and
progression routes
Experienced the work of work through a work placement
Been given direct access to employers, colleges and training providers
Been given impartial guidance on future pathways and support to plan their future
Been provided with tools and resources to enable them to apply for college courses and
have a completed career portfolio
An achievement folder tracking progress and achievements over their time in school
To be reviewed Sep 2015