Programme
Year 7
| Activity | Who? | When? | Gatsby | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 Introduction to Careers | All |
September 10 mins / part of HoY assembly |
1,3 | I know about Careers provision at GA and activities coming up in year 7. |
| Career Pilot: registration /log-in + How to Use CP Y7 presentation+ Buzz Quiz | All |
30 mins assessment week 1 IT access |
1, 3 | I can access resources to learn about myself, the world of work and help plan my future steps. |
| Career Pilot: My Job Sector Job Sector Quiz + explore and add at least 2 jobs | All |
30 mins assessment week 1 IT access |
1,3 | I am learning about myself and what jobs suit me. |
| Career Pilot: Introduction to Labour Market Information/job sectors | All |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1,3 | I know what LMI is and how to find information about jobs in different sectors. |
| Career Pilot: Understanding Decision Making: How to Choose a Career? | All |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1,3 | I am thinking about the types of jobs I would like to do and how to make decisions |
| KS3 Careers Drop-in | Voluntary or by appointment |
Mondays week A lunchtime Careers Centre/IT access |
1,2,3 | I am learning about my interests, various professions, and skills for employment. |
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Employer encounters:
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All October TBC |
Two per year 20 mins assembly |
1, 2, 5 | I am learning about various professions and the local Labour Market. |
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Visits to place of work:
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Whole year group in groups of up to 25 students | lesson 3 - lesson 6 | 1, 2, 5, 6 | I experience what a place of work looks like and learn about different job employers offer. |
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Encounters with Further and Higher Education:
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Whole year June TBC |
Two per year 20 mins assembly |
1,2,7 | I know the benefits of studying at university level. I am aware of a local FE provider. |
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STEM Activity: STEM Roadshow* *currently on hold due to Covid19 restrictions |
Whole Year group |
November 1 hour |
1, 2, 4, 5 | I know how STEM subjects help people gain entry to a wide range of careers. |
| Annual student survey | Whole year |
July 20 mins online |
1,3 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Careers Drop-in sessions - Mondays - Week A
Sessions cover a variety of job roles and industries for KS3, post-16 options for year 10, and guidance and support with applications for year 11.
*Activities currently not available to due Covid 19 restrictions. Where possible these are being replaced by virtual sessions. This affects particularly Gatsby benchmark 6 Experiences of Workplaces.
1:1 Career Guidance sessions by request; minimum 30 mins per student. Action Plan completed, uploaded to SIMS, given to students, and emailed to parents.
GROWS – a network of six Gloucestershire universities and colleges aiming to raise aspirations and help young people make informed decisions about their future.
Year 8
| Activity | Who? | When? | Gatsby | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What’s On in Careers in Y8 |
Whole year |
September 10 mins / part of HoY assembly |
1,3 | I know about upcoming careers activities. |
| Career Pilot: Introduction and Pre-16 skills map builder | Whole year | 30 mins assessment week 1 IT access |
1, 2, 3 | I know about different skills needed for employment. |
| CareerPilot: Job sector exploration by subject | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 1 IT access |
1, 2, 3 | I am learning about different sectors and what jobs suit me. |
| Post-16 pathways | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1, 2 ,3 | I know what pathway options there are after GCSEs. |
| Career Pilot: Choices at 14+ / Exploring pathways | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1, 2, 3 | I am considering my GCSE choices and learning about different pathways. |
| KS3 Careers Drop-in | Voluntary or by appointment |
Mondays week B lunchtime Careers Centre/IT access |
1,2,3 | I am learning about my interests, various professions and skills for employment. |
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Employer encounters (focus on employability skills):
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Whole year
November TBC |
Two per year 20 mins assembly |
1, 2, 5 | I know what skills are needed for certain jobs |
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Experiences of workplaces (focus on employability skills):
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Whole year group in groups of up to 25 students | lesson 3 - lesson 6 | 1, 2, 5, 6 | I have an experience of a place of work and learn what skills employers want. |
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Encounters with FE/HE:
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Whole year
TWL TWL 15 students |
20 mins assembly (two per year) Feb Whole-day trip June Whole-day trip Lesson 3 - lesson 6 trip |
1, 2, 7 |
I know what careers are available when you study specific subjects I have had an experience of college or university and learned about subjects offered, entry qualifications needed, and student life. |
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STEM Activity: STEM Roadshow* *currently on hold due to Covid 19 restrictions |
Whole year |
November 1 hour |
1, 2, 4, 5 | know how STEM subjects help people gain entry to a wide range of careers. |
| Annual student survey | Whole year | July 20 mins online |
1, 3 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Careers Drop-in sessions - Mondays - Week B
Sessions cover a variety of job roles and industries for KS3, post-16 options for year 10, and guidance and support with applications for year 11.
*Activities currently not available to due Covid 19 restrictions. Where possible these are being replaced by virtual sessions. This affects particularly Gatsby benchmark 6 Experiences of Workplaces.
1:1 Career Guidance sessions by request; minimum 30 mins per student. Action Plan completed, uploaded to SIMS, given to students, and emailed to parents.
GROWS – a network of six Gloucestershire universities and colleges aiming to raise aspirations and help young people make informed decisions about their future.
Year 9
| Activity | Who? | When? | Gatsby | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What’s On in Careers in Y9 + GROWS launch assembly |
Whole year |
September 20 mins assembly |
1, 3 | I know about upcoming |
| Career Pilot: Registration + Your choices at 14 | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 1 IT access |
1, 2, 3, 4 | I know what GCSE subjects to choose based on my current grades and interests |
| SACU registration and Spartan test | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 3 IT access |
1, 2, 3 | Based on my preferences and interests, I know what subjects I can study or professions to pursue. |
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Career Pilot: Pre-16 Skills Map (Employability Skills) |
Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1, 2, 4 | I know what skills are needed for employment. |
| LMI and Post 16 Options (GROWS session) | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 1 |
1, 2, 3, 4 | I am aware of the trends in the local labour market. |
| KS3 Careers Drop-in | Voluntary |
Thursdays week A lunchtime Careers Centre/IT access |
1, 2, 3 | I am learning about my interests, various professions, and skills for employment. |
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Employer encounters:
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Whole year December |
Two per year 20 mins assembly |
1,2,5 | I have a meaningful encounter with a local employer. |
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Experiences of workplaces* Students choose from 4 different employers
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Whole year group in 4 -5 groups (transport dependent) | 4 - 5 trips lesson 3 - lesson 6 | 1, 2, 3, 6 | I visit a place of work based on my career interest. |
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Encounters with FE/HE providers:
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TWL TWL TWL |
20 mins assembly February April Whole day
Feb Whole day
Dec Whole day
July Whole day June Whole day |
1, 2, 7 | I know what careers are available when you study specific subjects. I visit Further and/or Higher Education providers. |
| Y9 Options Evening | Whole year |
February evening |
1, 2, 3 | I know what GCSE subjects I can choose from and how to best make the decision for myself. |
| My Options: Small group guidance session for students identified by HoY, SEND, EAL, PP | Vulnerable students SEND, PP, EAL |
December/January DEAR time |
1, 3, 8 | I receive additional support to help with my choices. |
| GROWS / PiE Steps to Success | Whole year |
1st week July In school theatre production 1 hour |
1, 3 | I learn about different post-16 options. |
| GROWS / Brilliant Club | 12 High Achievers, TWL |
Spring term In school tutorials and 2 selective university trips. |
1, 3, 7 | I take part in the Scholars Programme where I develop knowledge, skills and ambition needed to progress to a highly selective university. |
| Annual student survey | Whole year |
July 20 mins online |
1, 3 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Careers Drop-in sessions - Wednesday's Week A
Sessions cover a variety of job roles and industries for KS3, post-16 options for year 10, and guidance and support with applications for year 11.
*Activities currently not available to due Covid 19 restrictions. Where possible these are being replaced by virtual sessions. This affects particularly Gatsby benchmark 6 Experiences of Workplaces.
1:1 Career Guidance sessions by request; minimum 30 mins per student. Action Plan completed, uploaded to SIMS, given to students, and emailed to parents.
GROWS – a network of six Gloucestershire universities and colleges aiming to raise aspirations and help young people make informed decisions about their future.
Gatsby Benchmarks - For more information click here.
Year 10
| Activity | Who? | When? | Gatsby | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What’s On in Careers in Y10 + GROWS Launch Assembly | Whole year |
September 20 mins assembly |
1, 3 | I know about upcoming careers activities. |
| LMI and Post-16 pathways and entry qualifications (GROWS session) | Whole year |
60 mins presentation assessment week 1 |
1, 2, 3 | I know about different post-16 pathways and grades needed to access each. |
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Career Pilot: Registration + My Next Steps (Career Tools) quiz |
Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1, 2, 3, 4 | I know the qualifications I am working towards and explore my next steps. |
| CV writing | Whole year |
1 hour assessment week 2 + IT access |
1, 3, 4 | I have a draft of my first CV. |
| KS4 Careers Drop-in | Voluntary |
Thursdays week B lunch time Careers Centre/IT access |
1, 2, 3 | I am developing my employability skills and considering my career pathway. |
| Career Pilot Pathway Planner pre-guidance session and triage tool quiz | Whole year |
1 hour assessment week 3 IT access |
1, 3, 8 | I learn to manage my future career and prepare for a guidance interview. |
| SACU LMI/ University/ Apprenticeship/ Profession exploration | Whole year |
30 mins assessment week 2 IT access |
1, 2, 3, 4 | I explore future career options based on my interests. |
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Employer Encounters
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Whole year December February |
Minimum 2per year 20 mins assembly |
1, 2, 5 | I know more information about different employers and potential career paths. |
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Encounters with FE/HE providers: • Hartpury College |
TWL TWL Whole year Whole year Whole year Voluntary selected students |
Jan Whole day May Whole day 20 mins assembly 20 mins assembly DEAR time Period 3-6 |
1, 2, 7 | I know the benefit of studying specific subjects I visit different education providers and learn about their offer so I can make the best, well-informed decision for my future. |
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Mock Interviews *** |
TBC trial group |
30 mins per student summer term |
1, 2, 5 | I can present myself at an interview and can talk about my interests and skills. |
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GROWS / PiE Steps to Success* *currently on hold due to Covid 19 restrictions |
Whole year |
w/c 18 January In school theatre production 1 hour |
1, 3 | I learn about different post-16 options. |
| 1:1 careers guidance with qualified adviser for target group students (LAC, SEN, EAL, PP) |
Vulnerable students LAC, SEN, PP, EAL |
May – July 30 mins per student |
1, 2, 3, 8 | I attend a 1:1 careers guidance meeting to start planning my choices after GCSEs. |
| Annual student survey | July 20 mins online |
1, 3 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Careers Drop-in sessions - Wednesday's Week B
Sessions cover a variety of job roles and industries for KS3, post-16 options for year 10, and guidance and support with applications for year 11.
*Activities currently not available to due Covid 19 restrictions. Where possible these are being replaced by virtual sessions. This affects particularly Gatsby benchmark 6 Experiences of Workplaces.
1:1 Career Guidance sessions by request; minimum 30 mins per student. Action Plan completed, uploaded to SIMS, given to students, and emailed to parents.
GROWS – a network of six Gloucestershire universities and colleges aiming to raise aspirations and help young people make informed decisions about their future.
Year 11
| Activity | Who? | When? | Gatsby | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What’s On in Careers in Y11 |
Whole year | September 10 mins HoY assembly |
1, 3 | I know about upcoming careers activities and support available to help make good choices. |
| Your choices at 16 | Whole year | HoY assembly | 1, 2, 3 | I plan my destination after GCSEs. |
| KS4 Careers Drop-in | Voluntary or by appointment |
Tuesdays and Fridays lunch time Careers Centre |
1, 2, 3 | I am developing my employability skills and considering my career pathway. |
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Employer Encounters:
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Whole year December |
Minimum 2per year 20 mins assembly |
1, 2, 5 | I engage with employers to help me make good choices for the future. |
| Encounters with an FE/HE and independent training providers: • Holmleigh Park Sixth Form assembly • ASK Apprenticeships assembly • University of Gloucestershire Raising Aspirations assembly • Gloucestershire College assembly • SGS, Hartpury, Cirencester College assembly • Gloucestershire College Subject Taster Day • Holmleigh Park Sixth Form visit |
Whole year Whole year
Whole year
Whole year Those interested
Selected students Selected students |
9-10-2020 5-11-2020 Whole day Period 3-6 |
1, 2, 7 |
I know where I want to apply to and how to do that. I understand how college is different from sixth form and apprenticeships. I have an opportunity to attend a university subject session to find out if it is something I would like to pursue for further education. |
| 1:1 career guidance with qualified adviser | Every student | Throughout the year min 30 mins per student |
1, 2, 3, 8 |
I attend at least one 1:1 career guidance meeting to decide where to apply after GCSEs |
| Sixth Form/College/Apprenticeship application support | Voluntary or by HoY/tutor recommendation | Lunchtime drop-in or by appointment | 1, 2, 3 | I receive help in applying for my chosen destination. |
| Information sessions for at risk of NEET students: • SWAT • Bridge Training • Prospects Training Services |
Vulnerable students at risk of becoming NEET | Summer term p.6 |
1, 2, 3, 7 | I know my options for education, employment, or training in case I don’t meet grade requirements for college/sixth form |
| Annual student survey | July 20 mins online |
1, 3 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Careers Drop-in sessions - Friday's
Sessions cover a variety of job roles and industries for KS3, post-16 options for year 10, and guidance and support with applications for year 11.
*Activities currently not available to due Covid 19 restrictions. Where possible these are being replaced by virtual sessions. This affects particularly Gatsby benchmark 6 Experiences of Workplaces.
1:1 Career Guidance sessions by request; minimum 30 mins per student. Action Plan completed, uploaded to SIMS, given to students, and emailed to parents.
GROWS – a network of six Gloucestershire universities and colleges aiming to raise aspirations and help young people make informed decisions about their future.