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Our strategy has been developed in line with the DfE document: Careers strategy: making the most of everyone’s skills and talents (4th December 2017)
We want to create a stronger, fairer society in which people from all backgrounds can realise their potential. A thriving careers system, that is accessible to everyone, is at the heart of our focus on social mobility. We must break down the barriers to progress that too many people in our country face today, and give young people the skills to get on in life. Our careers strategy will support everyone, whatever their age, to go as far as their talents will take them and have a rewarding career. - The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills and Minister for Women
CEIAG has a focus on six attributes, skills or actions needed to achieve career goals and aspirations. The six areas can be nicely organised into the word ‘Career’:
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We are aware that the job market is is forever evolving so if you ever see a gap in our provision please contact us.
We aim to give our students quality information, advice and guidance to help inform their choice of Sixth Form, 16-18 qualifications, higher education and future career.
We do this by:
We review our provision through obtaining regular feedback from parents and students. In the academic year 2018-19 our focus is on looking to expand the number of encounters our students have with employers.
Superb Sixth Form Provision
This careers page is updated in September every year.
Excellent Year 11 Provision
High Quality Key Stage 3 Provision
Tutor Programme & PSHCE
Our tutor programme will cover aspects of CEIAG where possible, in conjunction with our PSHCE programme.
CEIAG issues will also appear in our weekly Votes for Schools sessions.
Other Providers
Becket Keys welcomes the involvement of other education providers to enable our students to access the widest range of appropriate courses. Involvement of these other institutions is covered by our Provider Access Policy
Gatsby Benchmarks
In order to meet our statutory requirements with CEIAG we use the Gatsby benchmarks to guide our policy and practice.The eight benchmarks are;
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance