United Learning CEIAG – Entitlements and Competencies:
Rationale:
To establish a core United Learning offer and commitment in relation to Careers Education Information and Guidance. We will, as always, have autonomy over their Career’s programmes and we recognise that a ‘one size fits all’ approach to CEIAG within our schools is not viable. To this end we have developed our Careers ‘Entitlements’ and ‘Competencies’ which will be used to underpin an individual school’s Careers offer.
United Learning’s Careers Entitlements
We commit that all students will
- CE1 - Have access to impartial Careers guidance that enables them to make informed choices about their future
- CE2 - Have access to a personalised plan that helps them to take responsibility for their future that is marched to their academic ability and aspirations
- CE3 - Attend at least one visit to a University by the end of Key Stage 4, with further University visits before the end of Year 13
- CE4 - Engage in meaningful experiences of the workplace during Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5
- CE5 - Have access to a wide range of providers that enable them to effectively determine the most suitable pathway for their studies post-16 and post-18
- CE6 - Be provided with opportunities to hear from engaging speakers on a wide range of topics, across varied and diverse sectors and industries to challenge stereotypes and broaden aspirations
- CE7 - Be provided with the appropriate resources and oracy skills to support them in undertaking interviews at key transition points
- CE8 - Be provided with the appropriate resources and literacy skills to support them in undertaking written tasks (i.e., application forms, CVs) as key transition points
- CE9 - Be provided with information in relation to the wider world of work such as finance, budgeting and employability skills
- CE10 - Study a curriculum, across all subjects, that has tangible links to Careers and aspirations.
United Learning’s Careers Competencies
We commit that all students will be provided with skills, knowledge and exposure to:
- CC1 - Decision-making
- CC2 - Critical thinking
- CC3 - Networking, partnerships and fostering relationships
- CC4 - Teamworking
- CC5 - Leadership
- CC6 - Creativity and Curiosity
- CC7 - Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence
- CC8 - Speaking and Listening
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is delivered by the following team of staff across the whole school.
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Mr K Khalique
Vice Principal
Oversees CEIAG Programmes
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Mr M Kathrada
Assistant Principal (KS3) / Head of Careers
Head of whole school Student Support services including Careers, Managed Moves and Off-site Provision
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Miss S R Bhaimohmed
Destinations and Raising Participation Age (RPA) Lead
To lead and manage all aspects of the RPA working with external agencies including Manchester Local Authority and staff at the school
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Miss J F Smith
Deputy Head of Sixth Form / Higher Education (HE) Lead
To lead and manage all aspects of the HE programme, including the UCAS process, working with external agencies and staff at the school for the Sixth Form
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Careers Advice for Parents
If you would like more advice, you contact our Careers Adviser. They can provide impartial advice and guidance to help you decide what the next right step might be for you.
Appointments with our Independent Careers Adviser can be made through Mr M Kathrada by emailing: mohammed.kathrada@whgs-academy.org.
Year 7 Provision
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Star Student Board Game
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Raising Aspirations
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Challenging Stereotypes
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Mini STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers Fair with have a go activity (using our vocational curriculum staff from Automotive, ICT/Media/ Engineering and A Level staff for Maths, Economics and all the sciences from your Sixth Form etc).
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STEM presentation (to support the careers fair as a follow on/lead up to)
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Making the most of your school years
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Your future
- Jobs of the future/Different or unknown careers
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Form time Careers videos
Year 8 Provision
- Raising Aspirations
- Challenging Stereotypes
- Mini STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers Fair with have a go activity (using our vocational curriculum staff from Automotive, ICT/Media/ Engineering and A Level staff for Maths, Economics and all the sciences from your Sixth Form etc).
- STEM presentation (to support the careers fair as a follow on/lead up to)
- Making the most of your school years
- Your future
- Jobs of the future/Different or unknown careers
- Form time Careers videos
Year 9 - Planning GCSE Pathways
- All Y9 will get a 20min interview regarding their option blocks and to make sure they are looking at appropriate options.
- Y9 Social Media and Your Digital Footprint workshop
- Form time Careers videos
- Options Assemblies
- Options Evening (followed by one-to-one guidance interviews for students on KS4 courses with members of the SLT and Head of Year 9)
- Careers Speed Dating
- Form time Careers videos
Year 10 - Planning Post-16 Pathways
- Careers advisers from Manchester College will deliver group sessions to Y11 on apprenticeships and college routes.
- Group Work sessions on researching careers, qualifications and post-16 pathways
- All Year 10 students have experience a week of work experience.
- WOW Event - Barclays Life Skills.
- Form time Careers videos
Year 11 - Planning Post-16 Pathways
- Careers advisers from Manchester College will deliver group sessions to Y11 on apprenticeships and college routes.
- All Year 11 students have 1:1 guidance interviews through the school's impartial careers advisor - One Education. Follow-up 1:1 guidance interviews through the school's impartial careers advisor - One Education
- Year 11 1:1 guidance interviews with senior staff on post-16 pathways
- Guest speakers from apprenticeship providers, including Manchester College, giving presentations to targeted students.
- Form time Careers videos
Useful Introductory Websites
National Careers Service
Provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. This service is available to people who live in England.
National Apprenticeship Service
An apprenticeship lets you get on-the-job training and study for qualifications at the same time. Some even give you a degree!
Gatsby Benchmarks
William Hulmes Grammar School School uses the Gatsby Benchmarks as a guide to plan our Careers Education programme. The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines about what makes the best careers provision in schools and colleges.
General Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
Gov.uk - Access to career profiles/other useful information.
Careersbox - Access to a range of video clips on a variety of professions.
Higher Education
The Manchester College - offers an unrivalled choice of courses for school leavers at 16 including vocational programmes, such as construction, and apprenticeships.
UCAS - Advice on applications and a course search facility, and how to apply online.
Gov.uk - Higher Education - Click on 'University and higher education' for all kinds of information – including courses, student finance and student life.
Other Useful Websites
Not Going to Uni - A website dedicated to the options available to young people who do not want to go to university, including information on apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, foundation degrees and distance learning courses.