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’.

• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s) 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 the Careers Team for 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.

• A member of the Connexions Team 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’ 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

• Works Experience (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 Sixth Form, accredited careers and guidance will be offered

• In Key Stage 4, 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 the careers team to provide Key stage 3, Key stage 4 and Sixth Form 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.

• Key Stage 4, pupils will engage in appropriate Work Experience

• Employers and employees will be invited in to talk about their work.

• In Key Stage 5, 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 Sixth Form 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 care.

Encounters with further and higher education

All pupils should understand the full range of opportunities that are available to them.

• In Key Stage 5, 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 Connexions Lead in Key Stage 5

• Advice will be offered at annual review meetings.

• Connexions Lead will attend EHCP review and provides impartial career guidance.