The Education Act 2011 places a statutory duty on schools to secure access for pupils Years 9-11 to independent and impartial careers guidance that promotes the best interests of the pupils to whom it is given and includes information on all options available to them, including apprenticeships and other work-based learning and training options. Sapience Girls Academy works with pupils who are particularly vulnerable to becoming NEET and the school works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to build a cohesive programme of careers education. The development of CEIAG has been a priority in the school’s development plan.
Our careers programme is focussed on:
KEY STAGE 3
At Key Stage 3 Careers is introduced through curriculum areas and external/internal visits. Pupils access visits from the Police and Fire Service; internal visits from employers, enterprise and Careers Days.
KEY STAGE 3/4
At Key Stage 4 Careers is developed through PSHCE and in tutor time. All staff will contribute and support pupils in their career choices but there is dedicated staff on site to ensure that pupils in Year 11 have discussed their pathways prior to leaving school. Pupils have the opportunity to engage in: Work Experience; Employer visits/speakers; Careers Fair, CV writing, Mock interviews and careers workshops.
Sapience Girls Academy works together with Employers and local sixth form providers/ colleges to broaden horizons and motivate pupils to develop the highest aspirations. There are regular opportunities for pupils to meet representatives from the workplace for inspiration and advice in a broad range of careers. Speakers from different employment sectors are invited into school to give presentations and workshops throughout the academic year, but with particular focus on National Careers Week.
Useful Websites For Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance
Preparing for Your Future Online Course (ages 14-16)
Amazing Apprenticeships (ASK Project)
Creative and Digital Careers – Screen Skills
Creative and Digital Careers – CC Skills
Creative Arts and Design – Prospects – https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/creative-arts-and-design
National Cyber Security Centre
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