Careers Education

Learning4Life-Gy is committed to developing the whole individual and sees investing in Careers as essential to achieving this.

From 14-19, students can follow a comprehensive careers programme called ‘Employability’, which enables them to develop the skills and attributes required for the world of work.

The careers programme reflects and embodies the overall vision of Learning4Life-GY. Governors and senior leaders have a key role in developing and approving this policy and the strategic plan for CEIAG thus ensuring it has a high profile and secure place within the school curriculum.

To contact our careers lead, please email admin@learning4life-gy.co.uk

Our ethos when it comes to our curriculum

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance.

Our Careers Programme is tailored to fit the needs of each learner no matter age, with activities and learning opportunities developed to ensure each academic stage develops their employability skills.

Below is a rough outline of the core tuition each year group will receive as part of the programme.

Year 9-10

In year 9 and 10 you will have a planned programme of Careers Education and Guidance as part of the complete Enrichment programme.

  • The careers programme will be delivered as part of the enrichment programme by a member of staff. You should receive approximately 6 one-hour lessons.
  • The lessons will give you the opportunity to explore the world of work, developing employability skills.
  • To be introduced to local options and opportunities, after year 11 and other routes to the future. To explore career pathways via websites and career matching software.
  • To set goals and plan for the year ahead, creating your own action plan.
  • The school will endeavour to enhance the careers programme with visiting speakers, alumni and employer encounters.
  • You will have access to the Careers Library resources during session and in your free time.
  • You will also have access to an external Careers Advisor from YPSS.
  • Learning Support is available throughout the year for additional help and support.
  • Throughout the year in tutorial there will the opportunity to reflect on progress so far.
  • Guidance will also be provided in various formats throughout the school year from teachers and the Humber Enterprise Advisor Network.
  • There will be information issued to update students on resources and useful websites to explore.
Year 11
  • In year 11 you will have a planned programme of Careers Education and Guidance as part of the tutorial and PSHE sessions.
  • The careers programme will be delivered by a member of staff. You should receive approximately 7 one-hour lessons.
  • Opportunities for you to explore post-16 options, speak to a careers adviser and consider further career planning, via a variety of support in school and websites, including career matching software and Lincs2. Opportunities will also be given to hear from other providers of post-16 education. Including Franklin and GIFHE.
  • Access to the Post-16 skills show at the Auditorium, which explores Post-16 Options.
  • The lessons will give you the opportunity to consider your progress, look at who you are with personal statements, to look at your achievements and compile your action plan for moving on.
  • The school will endeavour to enhance the careers programme with visiting speakers, and through employer encounters.
  • You will have access to the Careers Resources in school.
  • You will also have access to an external Careers Advisor from YPSS.
  • Learning Support is available throughout the year for additional help and support.
  • Throughout the year in tutorial there will be the opportunity to reflect on progress so far.
  • Guidance will also be provided in various formats throughout the school year from tutors, senior leadership and the Careers Enterprise link Advisors.
  • A careers updates will be on the website for students to access on resources and useful websites to explore.
Year 12-13
  • All learners have the opportunity to gain work experience as part of their vocational course.
  • All students have scheduled session on their timetables and where possible external placements will be sources. Learners encouraged to find their own placements.
  • Employability is embedded into all sessions so that skills can be developed in readiness for application for work and further study.
  • Learners on supported internships have a full timetable of work experience placement.
  • Learning4Life-GY has links to the local market where students can become involved some form of work experience.
  • All learners have access to a YPSS careers talk at least once per year.
  • All learners will have access to an Enterprise Advisor – local business.
  • All learners will have access to high profile local employers as part of raising aspirations.
  • All learners will have the opportunity to access at least one employer event.
  • All learners will leave the school with a CV.

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