United Learning CEIAG
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
Websites
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!
GMACS – Guidance and Support for next steps Post 16.
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.