Careers

At Fulwood Academy we are keen to prepare our pupils for their future in the world of work.

As well as aiming for the highest levels of academic achievement it is vital to develop the skills that employers are looking for.

For Careers enquiries, please contact Mr N.Bluer, Director of CEIAG at Fulwood Academy on n.bluer@fulwoodacademy.co.uk or 01772 719060

Careers Advice and Support for Pupils:

Access to an experienced independent careers adviser: Angela Callagher - Qualified Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (National Standard)
Employer talks
Close links with businesses
Curriculum links with jobs
WOW week – World of Work week for year 10
Visits to local employers
School visits to universities, colleges, job fairs and businesses
Careers assemblies

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

The Academy’s aim is for all pupils to have a greater depth of understanding about the world of work and have interaction with different career pathways during their time at the Academy.

The Academy recognises the importance of equipping our pupils with the knowledge and skills they will need to progress in life and in the world of work. The CEIAG programme at Fulwood Academy makes sure that each year group has at least one interaction per year with a college, a university and a business: as well as further drop in opportunities available to all.

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Interaction

YEAR	COLLEGE	UNIVERSITY	BUSINESS
7 INSPIRE	Preston's College Vocational Road Show Gifted and Talented (horizon Project) STEM Day at Preston's College National Careers Week events	'A day in the life' of a university student at UCLAN National Careers Week events	Inspirational assemblies by captains/leaders of industry. National Careers Week events
8 ASPIRE	Preston's College Vocational Road Show Gifted and Talented (Horizon Project) National Careers Week events	'A day in the life' of a university student at Liverpool University National Careers Week events	Inspirational assemblies by captains/leaders of industry Business event with Lancashire Inspire National Careers Week events
9 EXPLORE	Preston College Vocational Road Show Gifted & Talented (Horizon Project) Cardinal Newman College Visit Introduction of college applications process National Careers Week events	Gifted and Talented (Brilliant Club) National Careers Week events	Group careers appointments with A.Callaghan to advice about GCSE options Inspirational assemblies by captains/ leaders of industry Lancashire Inspire event: 'Make an Impact' and preparation for work days. National Careers Week events
10 EXPERIENCE	Preston College Vocational Road Show Gifted and Talented (Horizon Project) University and College Road Show College and 6th Form assemblies Further Education (FE) stalls at Parents' Evening FE 'drop in' at lunch times Personal Statement building guidance National Careers Week events World of Work (WoW) Week events	A day on campus at The University of Manchester, participating in subject workshops. University and College Road Show Gifted and Talented (Brilliant Club) National Careers Week events World of Work (WoW) Week events	Individual careers appointments with A.Callaghan Inspirational assemblies by captains/leaders of industry Lancashire Inspire Event: 'Make an Impact' and preparation for work days. National Careers Week events World of Work (WoW) Week events
11 PREPARE	University and College Road Show College and 6th Form assemblies Further Education (FE) stalls at Parents' Evening FE 'drop in' at lunch times Support completing college applications National Careers Week events	University and College Road Show National Careers Week events	Priority individual careers appointments with A.Callaghan Inspirational assemblies by captains/leaders of industry Lancashire Inspire Event: 'Make an Impact' and preparation for work days National Careers Week events

HOW DOES FULWOOD ACADEMY MEET THE GOVERNMENT AND GATSBY STANDARDS FOR THE CEIAG FRAMEWORK? >

The career’s program at Fulwood Academy continues to progress and is recognised as one of the best programs of its type and a model of good practise within the local high schools. Our recent audit by the careers network against the government ‘Gatsby’ standards provides evidence to support this claim.

The 8 Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career Guidance: Fulwood Academy

	BENCHMARK	ACADEMY % 17/18	ACADEMY % 18/19	NATIONAL AV%
1	A stable careers programme	75	100	4
2	Learning from career and labour market information	68	100	30
3	Addressing the needs of each pupil	45	80	9
4	Linking curriculum learning to careers	100	100	13
5	Encounters with employers and employees	100	100	37
6	Experiences of workplaces	0	50	39
7	Encounters with further and higher education	100	100	8
8	Personal guidance	100	100	46

Local Further Education Providers:

Information for Parents:

Please visit the ‘National Careers Service’ website or use their helpline to access independent IAG. Visit https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900 for further information and independent advice on careers and training opportunities and links to other useful websites and career tools.

Angela Callagher will be available at Parents’ Evenings and on GCSE results day to advise and provide information to parents and pupils.

Extra information is also available on:

Apprenticeships: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

Going to University: http://search.ucas.com/

Links for Teachers, Parents and Pupils:

Links for Parents and Employers:

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