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Careers Education Guidance – Samuel Cody Offer
The school uses a variety of ways to measure and assess the impact of the Careers Programme on its pupils. These are:
- The Schools performance against the Gatesby Benchmarks
- Use of the Compass Tracker Tool to monitor the range of pupil engagement/opportunities that helped to develop their knowledge and understanding of the wider world
- Regular surveying of cross sections of pupils about the School’s provision (Pupil Voice) to ensure their ideas and opinions are taken into account when considering future plans
- Feedback from employers who engage with pupils in a variety of context
- Year 11 destinations – every pupil has a Post 16 identified destination
- Feedback from parents via Exit Surveys
- Feedback from Post 16 providers
- Feedback from Staff and Governors
The review date for the information provided will be July 2019
- Careers Lead – Shelley Reddall, Deputy Headteacher
- Enterprise Advisor – Aidan Murphy, Operations Director East, Aspire Defence Services Ltd
- Link Governor – Debora Griffith
Click here for Careers Education Guidance Policy
Calendar
INSET DAYS 2018-2019
16 November | 11 March | 12 March | 5 July | 22 & 23 July
Wednesday 17 October
Year 7 & 8 Parents Evening
Friday 19 October
Break up for half term
Monday 29 October
School reopens
Wednesday 31 October
Parents Evening Year 9, 10 and 11
Curriculum Offer 2018-2019
| YEAR | AUTUMN | SPRING | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 11 Engagement progression with parents | *Careers Interviews 1 to 1 *Develop me - whole school activities including 3 day residential. *Mock interviews *1 day per week. Work placement. *College Applications | Timetable of Activities & Events. Visit by Natwest Bank 1 day per week work placement | Exams College Visits Leavers Day Awards School Prom |
| Year 10 Engagement program with parents | *Transition to KS4. *Past pupils talk about their experiences. *Developing coping strategies. *PE Option Group - Surrey University Sports Provision. | (2nd) Mock interviews with employers. Visit by Natwest Bank (Maths) LMI Pupils/Parents Explore different types of jobs linked to Curriculum choices, e.g. 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 program with parents | *Relationships & Sex Education. *Considering skills of different jobs. | Understanding careers & future aspirations. Identifying strengths, interests and personalities. What's your job? Option choices - How do we make good choices? | Enterprise Challenge. Mock Interviews Challenging career stereotypes & raising aspirations. Fast Tomato - Online guidance program. |
| Year 8 Engagement program with parents | *Budgeting money. *Risks & consequences when making financial decisions. *Making ethical, financial decisions. *Visit Metrobank. *Rights & responsibilities in the community. *Crime & the Law (roles & careers in the justice system). | Developing self esteem & friendship. Stem Activity. | Managing peer pressure. |
| Year 7 Engagement program with parents | *PSD Transition, Managing friendships, Diversity & Prejudice. *Christmas Party ( KS4, HE Option & Sodexo) *PE Swimming - Aldershot Garrison *Getting to know the Army | Stem Activity. Jobs in Health - First Aid & Personal Safety inside & outside the home. | Dealing with sexism, disability discrimination, promoting Human Rights (Send my Friend to School Campaign). |
Additional Information
- 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 bespoke interactive 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, Gavin Jones, Zurich Insurance, Rushmoor Borough Council, Serco.
- The school is also developing links with HEON (Surrey University).
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
If you would like a paper copy of any of the information on this website, please contact the school office.