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Careers Education and Guidance and Samuel Cody
Careers Lead: Shelley Reddall, Deputy Headteacher. Please contact s.reddall@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk. 01252 514194
Enterprise Advisor: Aidan Murphy, Operations Director East, Aspire Defence Services Ltd
Link Governor: Deboro Griffith
Careers & Guidance Policy Click here
| Year | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 11 Engagement programme with parents | Careers Interviews 1 to 1 Developing me - whole week of activities including 3 day residential, mock interviews 1 day per week work placement College applications | Timetable of activities/events Visit by NatWest Bank Exams College Applications | Exams College visits Leavers Days Awards School Prom |
| Year 10 Engagement programme with parents | Transition to KS4 Past pupils talk about their experiences Developing coping strategies PE Option Group - Surrey University, Sports Facilities provision | 2nd Mock interviews with Employers Visit by NatWest Bank (Maths) LMI Pupils/Parents Explore different types of jobs linked to curriculum choices eg media/photography | Careers interviews parents/pupils skills for employment and career progression - The Journey to your Career Experiences of work for appropriate pupils Garrison Day - practical workshops |
| Year 9 Engagement programme with parents | Relationships and sex education Considering skills of different jobs | Understanding Careers and future aspirations Identifying strengths, interests and personalities Whats your Job? Option choices/How do we make good choices | Challenging career sterotypes and raising aspiration Enterprise Challenge Mock Interviews Fast Tomato - online guidance programme |
| Year 8 Engagement programme with parents | Budgetting money Risks and consequences when making financial decisions Making ethical financial decisions Crime and the Law (roles and careers in the justice system) Visit Metro Bank | Rights and responsibilities in the Community Developing Self esteem and friendship STEM activity | Managing Peer Pressure |
| Year 7 Engagement programme with parents | PSD transition - Managing Friendships, Diversity and Prejudice Christmas Party (KS4 HE Option & Sodexho) Autumn 1/2 | STEM Activity Jobs in health - first aid and personal safety inside and outside the home Spring 1/2 | Dealing with sexism, disability, discrimination, promoting human rights (send my friend to school campaign) Summer 1/2 |
- The use of the Gatesby Benchmarks and the compass tracker will be mandatory by 2020. Samuel Cody is one of the 2000 plus schools that have already signed up to this. Currently we are using the standard benchmarks but will be looking to incorporate the SEND benchmarks where appropriate.
- The school has its own bespoked interactive website Career Companion. Click to enter website Career Companion
- Pupils have access to impartial Careers and Guidance which is provided by Hampshire Futures.
Through the Open Doors Programme, pupils in KS4, can access ‘experiences of work’ which are sourced from a variety of employers. All the employers who offer ‘experiences of work’ are committed to the Open Doors Programme.
- Pupils have access to the full range of Post 16 pathways and are supported to make appropriate choices
- Pupils are supported at all ages and stages by a range of activities that ensure they meet the required ‘7 encounters with employers’
- This is supported by Aspire Defence UK, Sodexo, Zurich, Gavin Jones, Zurich Insurance, Rushmoor Borough Council and Serco
- The school is also developing links with HEON (Surrey University)
- Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College will measure and assess the impact of their Careers Policy programme on the pupils by surveying its stakeholders about the outcomes. Surveys are regularly carried out on its pupils and parents, school staff and employers
- Data is shared on a regular basis
- The school regularly reviews its careers and guidance provision every Summer (June/July). There is an interim review of the Careers and Guidance contract (Hampshire Futures in the Spring Term)
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawson B Ed, Cert Ed Special Needs
Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, GU14 8SN. Email: adminoffice@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk Telephone: 01252 514194
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