Careers (CEIAG) & Post-16 Progression

We believe our students are never too young to start thinking about and preparing for their future.

We aim to make sure students are given the opportunity to equip themselves with the self-confidence and resilience to manage the decisions they will need to make to shape their future working lives and deal effectively with the challenges of transition. CEIAG is an essential part of this process, so we ensure that all our learners get access to a programme of careers education from Year 7 to Year 11 that is relevant and aspirational.  

Utilising ‘Gatsby Benchmarks’ to develop and improve our careers programme we continually look for opportunities to collaborate with outside facilitators to ensure we offer relevant and up to date advice and guidance. We ensure that our students gain important experiences and skills from meeting and working with a range of education / training providers and employers. Students at Patcham High are empowered to make informed decisions which are aspirational and appropriate for them. Students benefit from career focussed activities designed to develop social skills, grit, and resilience and for them to be informed and aspirational when considering their futures.

Our careers programme is driven by these core documents:

• DfE: Careers guidance and access for education and training providers

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools/careers-guidance-and-access-for-education-and-training-providers

• Gatsby: Good Career Guidance

Mrs Moore is our Careers Advisor. She works in the school to maximise opportunities for students to engage in university trips, work experience and college courses alongside their GCSE studies, with an emphasis on increasing students understanding and raising aspirations and awareness of different progression routes post 16. 

Mrs Moore works closely with local employers, universities and colleges to provide an enriched timetable for students both in school and offsite. She also delivers careers guidance, inspiring and supporting students with the choices they need to make empower them develop confidence in their own ability to research the options open to them. A wide range of providers and employers deliver information sessions to students in year group assemblies, careers education workshops and employer engagement sessions. 

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 work experience week is a crucial feature of Key Stage 4 CEIAG and is bespoke to every student. Mrs Moore also provides 1:1 careers guidance interviews that are personalised, comprehensive and impartial. 

External careers advice is facilitated through the National Careers Service

If you require any further information please email Mrs Mooreamoore@patchamhigh.org.uk or call 01273 543494.