Evelyn Grace Academy Careers Mission Statement
Every student will find an individual pathway to University and Career Success
based on informed decisions and in-depth Careers Education Information and
Guidance (CEIAG)
GUIDANCE IS IMPORTANT FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY BECAUSE IT HELPS OPEN PUPILS’ EYES TO CAREERS
THEY MAY NOT HAVE CONSIDERED’ (Gatsby Report 2014)
CEIAG at EGA ‘Pupil Entitlement’ document.
By the end of Key stage 3, all pupils will:
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Know how to find information about careers in the library/careers room/ on-line
Have found out more about themselves, including their skills and talents, personal qualities
as well as possibilities for change
Have discovered more about the world of work and the opportunities available
Understand how to use LMI (Labour Market Information)
Accessed Financial Capability instruction
Know how to make decisions, such as choosing GCSE preferences
Have used online programmes to find out more about the types of work they are suited to
and interested in
Have started the process of action and research planning for Post Year 11
Have listened to speakers from a variety of professions
By the end of Key stage 4, all pupils will:
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Have visited a University at least once
Have a working CV critiqued by at least two business professionals
Attended a week long off-site programme of preparation for Careers and University Success
Attended at least 2 college Open Days
Have a 1:1 careers and progression interview with Careers Advisor and been given Action
Plan
Attended at least 1 Careers Fair
Attended at least 1 College Fair
By the end of Key Stage 5 – pupils will:
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Have had targeted and relevant Work Experience
Attended Summer Schools
Engaged with the EGA Sixth Form Enrichment Programme
Dedicated Careers Room with an Open Door Policy at Lunch and After School stocked with resources
and information available for all Students
Selected students in All years work with IntoUniversity
FOR PARENTS
Post Year 11 (16+)
Useful Websites
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NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE/JOB PROFILES
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
24 hours ‘on the spot’ Careers advice via telephone or by web-chat plus government led job
information and help understanding the job market.
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iCould.com http://icould.com/ A good all round careers platform where you don’t have to
log on – has quizzes and great videos of every profession.
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Futuremorph http://www.futuremorph.org - this is a website for people who enjoy science
and maths. Find out what kind of things you can do with Science and Maths.
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STEPINTOTHENHS www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk - this website will give you information on
every job in the NHS. (TIP: Register yourself on the website and they will send you a free
information pack! Make sure your parent/carer has agreed that you can give out your
information.
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Tomorrows engineers www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk everything you need to know
about engineering.
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UCASPROGRESS http://www.ucasprogress.com/ Explore and compare thousands of courses
at hundreds of schools, colleges and work-based learning providers.
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Apprenticeships To help you understand more about Apprenticeships – why and where
they can lead you. Tip: Don’t think that if you do vocational courses you can’t still progress
to Higher Education or University!
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
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Career Map: a good search engine for local Apprenticeships and other Opportunities
http://careermap.co.uk
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AllaboutschoolLeavers: Advertises all kinds of Apprenticeships including Degree
Apprenticeships. Also School Leaver Opportunities (paid training) and Internships. Confused
about these? This has a parent’s section and will explain everything.
http://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
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Plotr - www.plotr.co.uk Great Careers advice that's useful, inspiring and tailored to
YOU. Play the free careers advice Game, explore detailed career profile hubs - then
take next steps.
University Research
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University Taster Dayswww.unitasterdays.com the award-winning source of
university and college taster events, workshops, residentials and open days.
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Bestcourse4me What ‘ A’ levels do you need for which University course, how
much can you earn from doing a course? http://www.bestcourse4me.com
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Which? University - A Good Guide to all universities and answers to the most asked
questions http://university.which.co.uk/
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Guardian University Guide on the Guardian website http://www.theguardian.com
Simple and straight forward league tables
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Not Going to Uni Information on Apprenticeships, Gap Years and other training
opportunities http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
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Push.co.uk: the leading independent guide to UK universities, student life, gap years,
open days, student finance and all things studentish. http://www.push.co.uk
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Access Professions: www.accessprofessions.com
Aims to boost social mobility in the UK for diverse students. Good information for
parents and teachers.
All parents/carers are welcome to make an appointment with our full time Careers and
Work Related Learning Officer
Ms Francesca Hall (PG Dip Careers Education with QCG, MA) Tel: 0207 737 9520 Ext. 136
[email protected]
JP Morgan Work Related learning Programmme (30 selected Year 10 students)
Careers Fair 2016 – over 40
different exhibitors from 30
different sectors
Future Inspire Week Year 10
College Fair 25 London based FE
colleges offer advice and guidance
to Year 11
University Residential at Royal
Holloway