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Teachers & Governors Information
Green Park School Careers Strategy
Up to date information is shared regularly with staff through our internal communications channels.
The Link Governor for Careers is Lorraine Dawney, Headteacher.
Gatsby Benchmark | Requirements | Examples of School Provision/Intention |
---|---|---|
A stable careers
programme | Design, deliver and embed a programme of careers
education and guidance that is known and
understood by pupils, parents, teaching staff,
governors and employers. | • ‘My Future’ curriculum is designed for every pupil. This takes place
throughout the school and is based on preparation for adulthood. |
• Training will be given to staff on importance of preparation for
adulthood and functional skills for our young pupils. | ||
• EHCPs will be developed to include functional and transferable targets
at the heart of pupils ‘My Targets’. | ||
• Staff will be provided with training to support Pupils and develop their
‘My Future’ curriculum aspect. For example, Supported Employment
training, Careers Education in Special Schools. | ||
• Strong partnership working with the Preparation for Adulthood
Team. | ||
Learning from
careers and labour
market
information | Pupils will have access to high quality information
about future study options and labour market
opportunities. Support from an informed adviser to
make best use of available information. | • Transition programme with appropriate next step providers, with
attendance at meetings, as required. |
• ‘My Future’ events will be arranged with Additional Needs team
with group sessions for students and consultations with parents
and carers. | ||
• Parents receive a copy of ‘My future’ booklet which will be
developed to include information about colleges, social firms etc. | ||
• An Additional Needs PA will attend all EHCP reviews for students who
are in their last two years of education. | ||
• We will ensure that we network with other post 16 providers and
work experience coordinators in special schools. | ||
Addressing the needs
of the pupils | Tailor the opportunities for advice and
support to meet the needs of each pupil.
Design and develop a programme to ensure
equality and diversity considerations
throughout. | • ‘My Future’ will identify the individualized support for each
pupil on their journey of preparation for adulthood. This will in
turn be reflected in ‘My Targets’ including through each pupils
EHCP |
• Staff will know their pupils very well. This is supported by
the ‘My Journey’ approach to holistic learning and
development. This will the support pupils needs and ensure a
creative approach in planning for their next steps. | ||
• The Academy policy for Equality and Diversity | ||
• WEX will be placed on pupils likes and interests and their
‘superpowers’ identified through ‘My Journey’. | ||
• ‘My Journey’ Is a bespoke plan which will include transition and
next steps. | ||
Linking curriculum
learning to careers
(Semi Formal and
Formal) | Teachers to link curriculum learning with
careers. STEM subjects to highlight relevance
of STEM subjects for a wide range of careers
paths. | • In P16 accredited careers and guidance will be offered |
• In KS4 accredited careers and guidance will be offered | ||
• Students will work towards functional skills accreditation in
Maths and English, as appropriate. | ||
• ‘My Future’ afternoons will be planned with 14-25 Additional
Needs Team to provide KS3, 4 and P16 pupils and their
families with support. | ||
Encounters with
employers and
employees | Pupils will have appropriate and multiple
opportunities to learn from employers
about work, employment and the skills
that are valued in the work place. | • KS4 pupils will engage in appropriate Work Experience |
• Employers and employees will be invited in to talk about their
work. | ||
• In KS5 students meet other employees through work
experience. | ||
Experiences of
workplaces | First hand experiences of work places
through appropriate work visits, work
shadowing and/or work experience. | • ‘My Future’ plans vocational sessions in P16 is all about getting young
people employment confident and prepared for adulthood |
• Work experience placement opportunities will be explored. | ||
• ‘My Community’ will support pupils to access community as
independently as possible, including travel training etc. | ||
• We will find links with Social Firms | ||
Encounters
with further
and higher
education | All pupils should understand the full range of
opportunities that are available to them. | • In KS5 Pupils will have the opportunity to visit post 19 colleges and
social firms as part of their careers education programme. |
• In their final year of school based education Pupils have taster days at
college and a transition programme at the placement they have chosen,
supported by school staff. | ||
Personal guidance | Opportunities for guidance with a careers
adviser, internal or external, timed to meet
individual needs. | • Pupils will be given individual guidance and support by their class team. |
• There are opportunities to meet with the ANPA in KS5 | ||
• Advice will be offered at annual review meetings. | ||
• ANPA will attend EHCP and provides impartial career guidance. |
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