CSWP

The Careers Guidance

Company

www.cswp.org.uk

01926 461 600

Services for schools and colleges

for Academic year 2014/15

CSWP The Careers Guidance Company Marlborough House Holly WalkLeamington Spa CV32 4XP

Statutory Guidance for

Schools and Colleges

This brochure outlines how CSWP - The Careers Guidance Company can support your school or college to fulfill its statutory duties relating to careers information, advice and guidance to students in years 8 to 13. A new revised statutory guidance for schools on carrying out their duties relating to Careers Guidance was published in April 2014. All Schools and Colleges are now responsible for:

New Statutory Guidance How CSWP can help

All students from year 8-13 must have independent careers advice and guidance.

CSWP advisers have a range of extensive experience, and a strong track record of delivering careers advice in schools and colleges.

Careers guidance must be combined with advice and guidance which is independent, and from sources external to the school.

We have over 30 years of experience of delivering independent careers advice and guidance.

Schools must ensure that students aged over 16 are clear on their duty to participate in education and training, and that they are aware of the options available to them.

Our local knowledge of training courses, apprenticeships and the Labour Market means that our CSWP advisers can confidently advise young people into different progression routes.

Students from Year 9 with an Education Health and Care Plan must receive focus on independent living and participation in society.

CSWP’s specialist career advisers will support the school or college to ensure they meet their local statutory duties relating to careers guidance to young people.

Every school should engage fully with their local employers to ensure a real-world connection to enhance their knowledge on employability.

We have a variety of Labour Market sources of information that inform our practice, along with an established network of local employers.

Schools should secure access to confidential face-to-face careers guidance. It is likely to be particularly useful for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, those who are at risk of disengaging or those who have special educational needs, learning difficulties or disabilities.

CSWP can provide intensive support for students with multiple and complex issues. We have a long history of working in partnership with mainstream, special schools and colleges in the West Midlands.

Schools should have a strategy for the careers advice and guidance they provide to young people, which should be embedded with a clear framework linked to outcomes.

CSWP can provide bespoke careers education consultancy and support towards achieving a careers quality standard.

Schools should satisfy themselves of the quality of any external organisations they plan to work with.

We are a matrix accredited organisation and committed to continuous professional development.

How CSWP can help your

School / College

Why choose CSWP?

Professionally qualified

advisers

We are Matrix

Accredited

We are impartial &

independent

Strong relationships

with employers

Value for money

service

Destination tracking

services

Ongoing CPD for

Teachers

A range of career tools

to help your students

✴ Careers Guidance

- One-to-one guidance interviews, with part-time and full day

options.

- Flexibility to provide group sessions, or bespoke programmes.

✴ Career tools

- Online diagnostic and curriculum tools to help students undertake

careers research

- Carrus will allow your students to take psychometric tests to

measure aptitude and suitability for different career routes.

✴ Investors in Careers Award

- A certification award that demonstrates your commitment to

provide impartial, independent Careers Education, Information,

Advice and Guidance to all young people.

✴ Work Experience Placements

- We have access to a diverse range of employers willing to offer

work experience to support your students.

Services for your school / college to buy: ✴ Special Needs and Targeted Support

- Intensive support for students with multiple or complex

needs (mental health, family issues, behaviour problems)

✴ Resilience and Mental Toughness Programme

- Our MTQ48 intervention programme will increase

attendance, achievement and motivation for young

people in years 10 and 11.

✴ Destination Measures Reports

- A bespoke report based on your student cohorts, which

supports outcome focused accountability.

✴ Employer Brokerage Programme

- A programme to support and enhance partnerships with

employers, local enterprise partnerships and other

organisations.

CSWP have a range of other services, and can tailor our

service to your needs. We have a flexible pricing policy

which includes discounts for buying increased levels of

service.

Good grade received

from Ofsted

Extensive knowledge of

Local labour markets

About Us

@cswpcareers

CSWP, The Careers Guidance Company provides information, advice and guidance on learning and work, to people of all ages across the West Midlands. We are passionate about making a difference. We believe careers information, advice and guidance makes a real difference to people’s lives.

CSWP is a locally and nationally recognised provider of specialist careers advice and guidance services, delivering a service to both young people and adults. We are a not-for-profit organisation delivering high quality careers advice services, with a successful track record of providing information, advice and guidance through Connexions, National Careers Service and other related service contracts.

Contact usCSWP The Careers Guidance Company, Marlborough House, Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, CV32 4XP

For further information about buying our products please contact Sue Walmsley on 07867 455631 or email sue.walmsley@cswp.org.uk

What Schools say about our staff“CSWP have worked with our Senior Leadership Team

to further develop transition for students leaving school.

Student feedback has been very positive and indicates

that the introduction of the transition events have given

them more direction and confidence to make decisions

about their future.” -- Rachel Day, Deputy Head Teacher

at Alice Stevens School

“Sheree works as the CSWP representative for

predominately Year 11 pupils at The Westwood Academy

and we find her support and advice invaluable. Sheree’s

extensive knowledge of opportunities for young people in

the Midlands cannot be faulted. Sheree is an asset to our

school.” -- Jill Beaumont, Head Teacher at The Westwood

Academy