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Careers Education & Guidance
At The Leicester Partnership School, we are passionate about supporting students through the process of deciding upon the direction they take after finishing school. We provide impartial guidance and advice on further education, training or employment across KS3 and KS4. We strive to involve outside agencies such as employers and education providers.
The CEIAG Strategy at The Leicester Partnership School is led by the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and the three PSHE Association core themes. Through the use of the key principles across the Key stages we aim to create an inclusive CEIAG programme that will raise student’s aspirations, support transition into further education and employment, enable students to develop the skills and outlook they need to achieve career wellbeing, adaptability and resilience.
Gatsby Benchmarks
Benchmark 1: A stable careers programme.
Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information.
Benchmark 3: Addressing the needs of each pupil.
Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers.
Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees.
Benchmark 6: Experience of the workplace.
Benchmark 7: Encounters with further education.
Benchmark 8: Personal Guidance.
PHSE Core Themes
1: Health and Wellbeing Core Theme
2: Relationships Core Theme
3: Living in the Wider World
Find our Careers pages here:
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The Leicester Partnership School works closely with the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Careers Hub. This is an external organisation that supports us to develop and strengthen our careers education strategy across the whole school. The Leicester Partnership School is a member of the LLEP Careers Hub. At the Leicester Partnership School we use the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Development Institute framework as a foundation when planning our careers programme. The effectiveness of our provision is reviewed by the LLEP and the Careers and Enterprise Company using the Compass Plus online evaluation tool. This tool is used by schools and colleges in England to support the analysis and evaluation of careers activity against the eight benchmarks of best practice. It ensures that the development of our careers strategy is ongoing. We will benchmark our schools against the Gatsby Benchmarks once per term. In line with the recommendations set out in Gatsby Benchmark 1, we plan to review the published information on an annual basis, inviting feedback from key audiences in our stakeholder evaluation group. The Leicester Partnership School will also be holding an annual Future Skills Questionnaire with the students during their transition years so that the programme has a youth voice. Why we evaluate – This careers programme is evaluated every year to assess its efficacy and areas for improvement. Key stakeholders (students, parents, teachers and employers) provide feedback on their participation in activities via questionnaires, surveys and focus groups throughout the year. We use the evidence collected to inform continuous improvement of the programme. How we evaluate – The Leicester Partnership School have recruited an evaluation stakeholder group, whose purpose it is to provide a well-balanced view on the quality of the careers offer to students. The group is chaired by the school’s Enterprise Adviser (senior business volunteer). They meet once per year to review the evidence collected during the school year and consider their subjective experience and engagement with the programme. The Careers Leader creates an evidence pack for members of the group in advance of the annual evaluation meeting. The school Careers Leader combines their own knowledge, evidence and information with that from the stakeholder group and provides a short report with recommendations to SLT, towards the end of the summer term. Stakeholder Feedback – We review samples of stakeholder feedback collected using various methods after activities, events and experiences. Implementation – We review what was actually delivered against the programme of planned activity and how well it went. Impact – We measure key performance indicators linked directly to our vision and desired outcomes for our students. This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligation under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997. Students in years 7 – 13 are entitled: To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point. To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships, through options evenings, assemblies, group discussions and taster events. To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses. Procedure: A provider wishing to request access should contact: Andrew Barrett, Careers Leader, Phone Extension - 4030 or abarrett@lps.leicester.sch.uk Opportunities for access: A number of events, integrated into the school’s careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school (this could be virtually) to speak to students and/or their parents. Please speak to our Careers Leader to identify the most suitable opportunity for you. The school policies on Safeguarding and visitors sets out the school’s approach to allowing providers into school as visitors to talk to our students. The school will also make available projectors and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Careers Leader or a member of the pastoral team. The Leicester Partnership School wants you to have a successful future! In order to achieve this, you will take part in the activities listed in our careers programme below during your time with us. Click on the links below to see our full careers programme and your careers journey at the Leicester Partnership School. Further down the page you can also explore different job roles and the job market. Above and Beyond Careers specialise in working with Alternative Provisions, SEND and SEMH schools. Hannah is currently our careers advisor at the LPS. Connexions is a careers service for young people who live in Leicester City and are aged 16 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Connexions also have specialist personal advisers who are trained to work with young people with SEND to help them make decisions about their future.
connexions@leicester.gov.uk
www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/young-people
This section of the The Leicester Partnership School website is aimed at helping parents and carers source information to help support young people in their future decisions. Below you will find three helpful sections; information about education options, types of jobs and local opportunities. Talking Futures provide free resources, activities and practical guidance to help you support your child’s careers and education choices. There are a variety of educational routes available to students when they leave The Leicester Partnership School. Click each links below to find out more. Students who have a vision of where they want to be in the future may find it easier to plan their next steps more easily. To help students and parents to get an idea of what types of jobs are out there we would suggest looking at a number of these websites: With developments in technology there are now numerous jobs that did not exist 10 years ago. It is important to keep up to date with what is happening locally, nationally and internationally. In regard to local opportunities, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) are leading the way in a number of exciting developments with a range of sectors including space, low carbon, and digital. Click the links below for more information. Below you will find some useful posters and booklets to understand the different qualifications, our students’ career journey and other resources. At The Leicester Partnership School we are busy growing your employees of the future. We need your help to raise their career aspirations, develop their employability skills and learn more about the exciting industries in Leicester and Leicestershire. If you want to inspire our students, we are open for business! Contact us using the above details and we’ll be in touch directly to talk about how you can make a difference in our school. Being part of our business support network will provide you moments of great satisfaction but striving to make a difference can also be an exciting challenge! Having employers like you helping to inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities is the foundation of an excellent careers programme as set out by the Gatsby Foundation’s eight Benchmarks of good practice and the Careers and Enterprise Company. The Leicester Partnership School has the benefit of a key business volunteer who works with us on a strategic level, encouraging the development of our careers programme and connecting us to the business community across the county. This role is recognised nationally as an Enterprise Adviser (EA) and they are part of the Leicester and Leicestershire Careers Hub community of support driving the connection between careers education and the business sector. By getting involved you will not only be supporting future workforce development and helping to broaden the minds of the young people but you will also be developing new skills for your staff, forging community links and building a positive profile for your company. We will support you throughout your visit to us to ensure we maximise the use of your valuable time. Our Careers Leader is Mr Andrew Barrett. You can contact him on phone Extension - 4030 or abarrett@lps.leicester.sch.uk The Leicester Partnership School is committed to providing high quality Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to help inspire students and to enable them to make rational informed career decisions. The Leicester Partnership School aims to meet all eight Benchmarks identified by the Gatsby Foundation. Our Leadership team views careers as not being the responsibility of a Careers Leader and a small number of teachers, but of all staff in schools and colleges. We can make small changes in the curriculum that can have a big impact in the classrooms. How we measure and assess the impact of the careers programme
What we evaluate
Provider Access Policy – The Leicester Partnership School
Written by
Andrew Barrett
Creation date
June 2024
Approved by Governors
March 2021
Next Review Date
June 2025
1. Introduction
2. Student Entitlement
3. Management of Provider Access Requests
4. Premises and facilities
Explore different roles and the job market:
Find out about courses and pathways:
Local FE Colleges:
Build your strengths and skills:
Andrew Barrett
Assistant Head of School (KS4 Education Centre) - Careers Leader
Phone Extension - 4030
Above & Beyond
Careers Advisor
Connexions Leicester City
Careers Service
“80.75% of students say their parents help them to make key careers decisions“
Education Options
Further Education Colleges
Types of jobs
Local Opportunities
Local businesses – we need your expertise!
Contact us to get involved!
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Andrew Barrett
Assistant Head of School (KS4 Education Centre) - Careers Leader
Phone Extension - 4030
Ways to support:
What to expect
Our Careers Leader will:
Inspire students to explore the world of work
At the Leicester Partnership School we would like all subject areas to do the following:
At key stage 3, students build on the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and values they have acquired and developed during the primary phase. PSHE education acknowledges and addresses the changes that young people experience, beginning with transition to secondary school, the challenges of adolescence and their increasing independence. It teaches the knowledge and skills which will equip them for the opportunities and challenges of life. Students learn to manage diverse relationships, their online lives, and the increasing influence of peers and the media.
At key stage 4, students deepen knowledge and understanding, extend and rehearse skills, and further explore attitudes, values and attributes acquired during key stage 3. PSHE education reflects the fact that students are moving towards an independent role in adult life, taking on greater responsibility for themselves and others
For Further information about careers guidance at our school please contact:
Andrew Barrett
Assistant Head of School (KS4 Education Centre) - Careers Leader
Phone Extension - 4030
Above & Beyond
Careers Advisor
Above and Beyond Careers specialise in working with Alternative Provisions, SEND and SEMH schools. Hannah is currently our careers advisor at the LPS.
Careers Services used by our school:
Connexions Leicester City
Careers Service
Connexions is a careers service for young people who live in Leicester City and are aged 16 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Connexions also have specialist personal advisers who are trained to work with young people with SEND to help them make decisions about their future.
connexions@leicester.gov.uk www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/young-people
Meet our alumni
In this section you will get to hear about some of our fantastic former students. We will share their journey into the world of work or their next steps in education or training. We are very proud of our alumni and that many give time to come back and talk to our students.
Are you a former student from our school? We’d love to hear your story and perhaps feature you on our website or invite you to call back to our school and talk about your career pathway. There are lots of ways to do this but have a look at our Employer Area for some ideas and do get in touch!
Leicestershire’s Labour Market
We think Leicester and Leicestershire is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the most vibrant areas in the East Midlands there is a lot to shout about. In this section we will start to share information about different industry sectors, careers pathways, types of jobs and lots more for both parents/carers and students.
Quick fact… did you know in Leicester and Leicestershire over 99% of local businesses are micro (0-9 staff), small (10-49 staff) or medium enterprises (who employ 50 to 249 staff). If that sounds interesting, you could visit the World of Work website which has much more information on the local labour market with easy-to-read facts and figures.
We run lots of inspirational events for our students
From year 7 onwards students get lots of opportunities to think about what their next best steps will be. As part of this we will be shining a spotlight on events we put on with guest speakers from the world of work and education. We will share the impact this can have on helping our students think about their futures and what has inspired their careers education journey so far.
| note: This Information is reviewed by the school and the next review date is June 2025 |
