Careers
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| Careers Information | Careers Curriculum | Parents and Students | Employers | Gatsby Benchmarks |
| INTENT |
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The Careers programme at Archers Brook School runs through years 7 to 11. Our programme aspires to:
This programme has been designed to align with the Gatsby Benchmarks which are the recognised requirements for Careers education and Guidance. With this we intend to:
A summary of our careers programme can be found within the careers plan document at the bottom of this page. This document can be accessed by students, parents and employers and will provide a complete summary of the careers programmes delivered here at Archers Brook. |
| IMPLEMENTATION |
| Pupils will have two half hour Careers lessons in KS3. The lessons aim to help year 7-9 pupils to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to make successful choices and manage transitions in learning and work. Pupils will use Morrisby to support their understanding of all the options available to them. At KS4, Careers is delivered through the Level 1-2 PSD qualification. Pupils will work towards completing Preparation for Work which includes a 2-week work experience placement. Experiences of the work place may look different for each of our pupils as we look to meet their needs and find placements that provide them with the best possible experiences. KS4 pupils will also access an hour each term aimed at making them aware of their post 16 options. KS4 pupils will use morrisby and the support of their tutor to tailor this time to suit their individual needs and aspirations. |
| IMPACT |
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All pupils will leave Archers Brook with an understanding of the post 16 destinations and opportunities available to them. They will know the routes available to them understanding how they can adapt and develop to achieve their long term goals. Pupils will have gained an experience of live work scenarios including CV writing, interviewing and completing applications improving their confidence for such experiences post 16. You can find our full careers plan at the bottom of this page. |
Experience of the workplace project and school enterprise
Within the spring term year 10 pupils will have the opportunity to source a work experience placement should they wish. We will also work with employers to provide suitable placements that will benefit our pupils. We do however understand that a work experience placement is not suitable for all and can quickly become an overwhelming experience. With this we organise an experience of the workplace project. Pupils will receive a brief from an employer describing a large task to them. Pupils will use teamwork and initiative in order to find the best solutions in order to meet the expectations of the task set. Pupils will filter down tasks to KS3 pupils as we use a whole school approach to overcome the task we have been set. This will work as our school enterprise with various subjects being used for pupils to display their creativity skills. We will consider marketing and finance before our year 10 pupils visit various events in order to sell the goods created. The pupils will visit the workplace and receive feedback before we reflect as a group.
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI)
LMI can be used to help make effective decisions particularly around curriculum planning, and careers advice and guidance.
We find Labour Market information using;
https://ft.morrisby.com: Fast Tomato
http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/widget/
CAREERS STAFF
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Staff |
Responsibility |
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L. Kavanagh liam.kavanagh@archersbrook.cheshire.sch.uk 0151 832 6600 |
Careers Lead Teacher |
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Bruce Groniak miltecdigital.co.uk (Company) |
Enterprise Adviser |
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Ceri Morgan |
Enterprise Coordinator |
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Sally Kemp |
Impartial Careers Advice |
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E. Wild, A. Squires, G. Fields, L. Hornberry |
School Enterprise Team |
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J. Hilditch |
PSD Lead |
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T. Boram |
Curriculum Lead |
FURTHER RELEVANT CAREERS INFORMATION
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Start Profile |
https://www.startprofile.com |
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Morrisby |
https://ft.morrisby.com |
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National Careers Service |
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk |
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UK Government Apprenticeship website |
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/Apprenticeship |
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UCAS: University information |
https://www.ucas.com |
Opportunity for Access
Throughout the year, we run activities or attend events that encourage students to think about their potential career path. In addition, we run assemblies and tutorials which may provide opportunities for external providers to speak to our students. Please contact Mrs S Myers Whittaker to identify the most suitable opportunity for you to talk to students.
Information on this page is updated and amended termly as new opportunites arise and we continue to develop our programme. Information published will be reviewed by the school in July 2024.
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