Careers Education, Information, Advice
and Guidance (CEIAG).
Our vision for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance is to create a school community where all learners are empowered to aspire, informed to choose and prepared to succeed.
AIM HIGH – Our CEIAG Vision in Action
Aspirations - Encourage all students to develop high aspirations and ambitious goals, challenging stereotypes and limiting beliefs about what they can achieve.
Inform - Provide up‑to‑date, impartial careers information, including labour market information, post‑16 and post‑18 pathways, apprenticeships, technical and academic routes.
Motivate - We motivate our students through meaningful encounters with employers, education providers and workplaces, helping them see the relevance of learning to their future.
High‑Quality - We deliver a high‑quality, structured careers programme that meets statutory guidance and the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring consistency, coherence and impact for all learners.
Inclusive - Ensure CEIAG meets the needs of every learner, including SEND and disadvantaged students, offering targeted and personalised support where needed.
Guidance - We empower students through high‑quality, impartial careers guidance so they can make informed choices and successfully manage transitions throughout their lives.
High Expectations - We maintain high expectations for all students, supporting them to progress to ambitious, sustainable destinations in education, employment or training.
Careers Education at Our School
At our school, we are committed to helping every student make informed decisions about their future. Our careers programme is designed to help students understand their strengths, explore career opportunities and develop the skills needed for success in education, employment and training.
Through our careers programme, students can access:
- Careers lessons and activities within the curriculum
- One-to-one careers guidance interviews
- Employer encounters and workplace experiences
- Careers fairs and apprenticeship events
- Visits to colleges, universities and training providers
- Information about apprenticeships, T Levels, A Levels and vocational qualifications
- Support with applications, CV writing and interview skills
- Access to labour market information and future employment trends
Our careers provision follows the Gatsby Benchmarks and supports students in making informed choices at every stage of their education.
Student Career Journey
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
Students will:
- Explore different careers and sectors
- Identify personal strengths and interests
- Meet employers and career professionals
- Learn about employability skills
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)
Students will:
- Receive careers guidance interviews
- Explore post-16 options
- Attend careers events and workshops
- Learn CV and interview skills
- Research apprenticeship and college opportunities
Useful Careers Websites
National Careers Service - The government's official careers website provides information on hundreds of careers, skills assessments, job profiles and education pathways.
Start Profile - A student-friendly careers platform with career quizzes, information about jobs and pathways into employment.
Prospects - Excellent careers information, particularly for students considering university routes.
Careers Pilot - All the information and tools you need to explore your future career
BBC Careers - Help with advice from experts and from young people who've found a path that suits them to provide guidance to young people.
MyPath – Videos and information about different career opportunities.
Apprenticeships
Find an Apprenticeship - The official government apprenticeship website allows students to search for apprenticeship vacancies across England.
Amazing Apprenticeships - Provides information, resources and guidance for students, parents and teachers.
Labour Market Information
LMI for All - Provides information about salaries, future job demand and employment opportunities.
Parent Information
Information for Parents and Carers
Parents and carers play a vital role in helping young people make decisions about their future. Research consistently shows that family members are often the first people young people turn to when seeking advice about careers, education and training options.
At our school, we provide a comprehensive careers programme that helps students explore their strengths, interests and future pathways. We also direct students to a range of high-quality careers resources and guidance services. However, the support and encouragement provided at home can make a significant difference in helping young people feel confident about their choices.
How You Can Support Your Child
Every young person is different. Some may already have clear career ambitions, while others may need more time to explore their options. You can support your child by:
- Encouraging regular conversations about their future aspirations.
- Focusing on the skills, qualities and behaviours needed for success rather than concentrating solely on specific job roles.
- Discussing what they enjoy and what motivates them.
- Keeping an open mind about different career pathways.
- Asking about careers-related activities they have participated in at school.
- Being patient, as interests and ambitions often change over time.
- Remembering that the final decision about their future belongs to them.
We have put together a resource that you can use that explains all the Post-16 pathways and courses to help and support you with these conversations.
Five Ways to Start a Careers Conversation
- Explore Their Interests and Strengths
Talk together about:
- Their favourite subjects.
- Activities they enjoy inside and outside school.
- Their personal strengths and talents.
- Their values and what is important to them in life and work.
- Encourage Skills Reflection
Help your child identify the skills they are developing both in school and through hobbies, volunteering, sports or other activities.
- Research Career Options Together
Use careers websites and online tools to investigate a range of occupations, qualifications and progression routes.
- Share Your Own Experiences
Discuss your own education, work experiences and career journey. Hearing real-life examples can help young people understand the variety of opportunities available.
- Keep the Conversation Going
Career planning is a process rather than a one-off decision. Regular discussions can help your child stay informed and confident as they move through different stages of education and training.
Useful Resources for Parents and Carers
The following websites offer valuable information and guidance on career options, post-16 pathways, higher education, apprenticeships and labour market information:
- National Careers Service – Careers information, job profiles and skills assessments.
- Talking Futures – Practical advice for having meaningful career conversations with young people.
- Success at School – Careers and education advice specifically for parents and students.
- Careerpilot Parent Zone – Information about choices at 14+, 16+ and 18+, including apprenticeships, college and university routes.
- Amazing Apprenticeships Parent Zone – Information about apprenticeship opportunities and pathways.
- D2N2 – Derbyshire careers and Labour Market information.
- Army – Information supporting parents and carers of students thinking about careers in the Army or is in the Army.
Working Together
By supporting students both at school and at home, we can help young people develop the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their future education, training and employment opportunities.
Alumni
Learning from Those Who Have Gone Before
Our former students are an important part of our school community. Through our Alumni Network, students can gain valuable insights from people who once sat in the same classrooms and have since gone on to a wide range of exciting destinations.
By sharing their experiences, our former students help current students to better understand the opportunities available to them and the steps needed to achieve their goals.
Hearing directly from former students helps bring career pathways to life and demonstrates that there are many different routes to success.
Join Our Alumni Community
We are always looking to strengthen our alumni network and maintain connections with our former students.
By joining our Alumni Community, you can:
- Keep updated with school news and events
- Share your education and career journey
- Inspire current students
- Offer advice, mentoring or work-related opportunities
- Help develop the next generation of learners
If you are interested in joining our Alumni please scan the QR code below.
