The
Petchey Academy Careers Plan 2023/24
Our Vision
At The Petchey Academy, we aim to offer an outstanding careers provision. Located in deprived inner-city London, our vision is to raise aspirations and equip all students with the confidence and skills needed to transcend the various barriers that exist in their immediate environments, and progress onto competitive post-16 & 18 destinations. Through impressive connections, students will experience a dynamic and exciting careers programme that is supported by leading employers and education providers. To validate the quality of our provision, we are working to achieve the prestigious Quality in Careers Standard award, licenced by Investor in Careers.
Gatsby Benchmarks
1 A stable careers programme 5 Encounters with employers & employees 2 Learning from career & LMI 6 Experiences of workplaces 3 Addressing the needs of each pupil 7 Encounters with further & higher education 4 Linking curriculum to careers 8 Personal guidance
Our careers programme is tailored to deliver the government endorsed Gatsby Benchmarks
The Petchey Academy - Careers Funnel
KEY STAGE 3
EXPLORE ALL POSSIBILITIES
YEAR 7
Unifrog Interests Profile
New Beginnings Booklet
KEY STAGE 4
SKILL BUILDING & PLANNING
YEAR 9
Employer Games & Competitions
Barclays LifeSkills Workshops
KEY STAGE 5
INFORMED DECISION MAKING
Researching Post-16 Pathways
YEAR 10
YEAR 8
Jenson Hunt STEM Challenge
Exploring Unifrog Career Library
GCSE Options Support
Unifrog Skills Quizzes
Work Experience Week
CV Writing
YEAR 11
Post-16 Options Assembly
Mock FE & Job Interview
1:1 Careers Appointment
YEAR 12
University Trips & Taster Lectures
Bespoke Industry Training Programmes
Personal Statement Workshops & Writing
Financial Education Assemblies pt. 1
YEAR 13
UCAS Support
Mock University & Job Interviews
Financial Education Assemblies pt.2
Desired Higher Education / Vocational Destination
Objectives (KS3)
Measurable Objectives:
To describe myself, as well as my strengths, interests and areas for improvement
To complete Unifrog Interests Profile and define my personality type
To be able to recall different career sectors
Measurable Objectives
To align interests with potential GCSE subject choices
To be able to identify and describe key employability skills
To begin to discuss key employability skills in relation to different career sectors
To know the UK laws surrounding child employment
7 8
Objectives (KS4)
Measurable Objectives: 9 10
To define 'extra / super curricular activities' and explain how these can enhance my career prospects
To practise key employability skills in a range of business games and extra curricular activities
To actively keep track of extra & super curricular activities in my Unifrog Locker
To describe the options available to me after completion of my GCSE's
Measurable Objectives:
To participate in Work Experience Week, making use of my employability skills, and developing further skills
To formulate a CV which outlines my skills and a meaningful work experience placement
To construct a plan for achieving my desired post-16 destination with the help of a career coach
Measurable Objectives: 11
To discuss my post-16 plan with a qualified careers advisor and receive feedback
To prepare for sixth form / college interviews by partaking in a mock interview
To feel comfortable and secure in post-16 plan by attending open days and reaching out to the relevant institutions
Objectives (KS5)
Measurable Objectives:
To start developing a professional network in my desired industry
To create opportunities for work experience in my desired industry
To consolidate the key employability skills needed for my desired industry
To construct a plan for achieving my desired post-18 destination
Measurable Objectives
To clearly articulate passion for a desired industry / subject through a CV and personal statement
To feel confident and secure in my post-18 plan by attending open days and reaching out to the relevant institutions
To gain a comprehensive understanding of finance by exploring diverse subjects such as tax and pensions, budgeting, and student loans, and effectively describe their concepts.
12 13
Priority 1:1 careers appt with qualified advisor (Y11) Trips to local colleges & sixth forms (Y11)
My Skills, My Future
Employer Project (KS3)
SENDCo support with GCSE options & work experience placements (Y8 & Y10) Application progress Check-ins (Y11 & Y13)
SEND
Supported Internships information & guidance (Y11 & Y13)
Vulnerable groups information & opportunities bulletin Small group career presentations (KS4)
Priority 1:1 careers appt with qualified advisor (Y11) Trips to local colleges & sixth forms (Y11)
Minimum of 4 employer encounters AT RISK OF NEET Mentoring & Resilience Programmes
Application progress check-ins (Y11 & Y13)
Vulnerable groups information & opportunities bulletin On-site college application workshop (Y11)
Careers Leader & Contact Details
For more details regarding The Petchey Academy careers provision, please contact:
Email - careers@petcheyacademy.org.uk
ashae.mederick@petcheyacademy.org.uk Telephone - 0207 275 1567
Careers Leader - Miss A. Mederick
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