Careers, Aspiration and Guidance

Careers Leader Mr Clinton Gillett

Careers Aspiration Assistant Callum Read

cgillett@bungayhigh.co.uk      cread@bungayhigh.co.uk Tel 01986 892140

The information on this page is updated on November 30^th every year following County Participation Tracking Returns for the DFE.

The Widget can be used as a job sector comparison tool in interviews and at home

Our schools Careers Guidance Policy requires each student to investigate career pathways and develop a personal plan based on their assessments.  Aspirational and careers CIAG is delivered through a programme that involves:

• A dedicated weekly programme delivered by Tutors in term 2
• Personal, Social, Health, Education programme (PSHE)
• Careers Week (labour market information with wide range of employers/training providers)
• University Aspiration Events
• Work Related Learning/Work Experience (ASDAN /6th Form/H&S Care)
• Independent Careers Advisor and pastoral interviews
• Parents Evenings
• Post 16 Pathways Evening (Invited local educational & Business Providers)
• Subject related careers advice in lessons
• Your Futures Fortnight (A focus on job sector videos from www.icould.org shown in lessons)
• Year 10/11 Mock Interviews
• Careers Library – situated at the top of the Library with College/Universities booklets and leaflets regularly updated.
• Sixth Form careers events
• Promotional Posters around school illustrating BHS Alumni
• Unifrog accounts for every student in the school and dedicated time for KS3 in IT lessons.
• Promotion of digital platforms such as www.icanbe.org.uk

Careers Week

‘Careers Week’ initiative put in place every year which includes approx. 25 various speakers coming into school including former students from a range of business and organisations to inform Year 10, Year 11 and Sixth Form students of career paths and raise awareness of local employment and technical/vocational training routes. Subject related occupations are discussed in lessons during this week by subject tutors. If any Parents are able to offer talks on their job sector please contact Clinton or Callum as we are always looking to widen the labour market information given to students.

Information for External Education and Training Providers

A provider wishing to request access to students in order to share information on courses we are unable to offer in our sixth form such as technical education qualifications and apprenticeships should contact Clinton Gillett (Assistant Headteacher & Careers Leader)

Opportunities for access

A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents/carers.

Proposed event timetable where external providers/employers could contribute

Premises and facilities

The school will make the main hall, classrooms or private meeting rooms available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available AV and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Careers Leader or a member of their team.

Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature at the Careers Resource Centre, which is managed by the school librarian. The Resource Centre is available to all students at lunch and break times.

How the school measures the impact of the careers programme on pupils

Every year the CIAG team complete the 'Compass' audit tool which gives us great insight into what has gone well and equally what we want to address in more depth.  A student survey is also completed to assess the student voice regarding careers, aspiration and guidance sessions and this informs the following years programme.  We complete a County tracking and benchmarking tool every other year as well as use the Gatsby Benchmarks as a reference to best practice.

Our impact is evaluated at the start of every academic year and the Aspirations Policy is reviewed thoroughly every 3 years.

Destination Data

In 2021 there were 130 students in Year 11 and as of 1^st November there were 2 students not in any form of employment, education or training due to health reasons.