THE SCHOOLS VISON FOR CAREERS HALF TERM 1 HALF TERM 2 … · careers advice, job centre, PLOTR and KUDOS. This will help pupils think about the grades and skills they will need at

HALF TERM 1 (SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER)

HALF TERM 2(NOVEMBER – DECEMBER)

HALF TERM 3(JANUARY – FEBRUARY)

HALF TERM 4(FEBRUARY – MARCH)

HALF TERM 5(APRIL – MAY)

HALF TERM 6(JUNE – JULY)

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g Form time activity: Y7-9 BGS Mindset, 10-11 gcse Mindset, 12-13 A-level Mindset - Pupils will complete a series of self awareness activities during form time that spans the first term. Activities will focus on transition, personal achievement, skills and seeking advice. PowerPoint provided that includes teacher notes. One form time per week will be spent completing the booklets for the first term.

QA – Completion moderation to happen before Christmas.

Assembly: Medicine / Sciences / Healthcare Learning lunch : Medicine / Sciences / Healthcare Question Time Assembly – Energy and the Environment /

Climate change

23rd Sept - Yr9-13 to complete Linc Higher baseline questionnaire on SMH aimed in particular at NCOP students.

Form time activity: Y7-9 BGS Mindset, 10-11 gcse Mindset, 12-13 A-level Mindset - Pupils will complete a series of self awareness activities during form time that spans the first term. Activities will focus on transition, personal achievement, skills and seeking advice. PowerPoint provided that includes teacher notes. One form time per week will be spent completing the booklets for the first term.

QA – Completion moderation to happen before Christmas.

Assembly: Construction / Engineering Learning lunch : Construction / Engineering

Form time activity: Y7-9 BGS Mindset, 10-11 gcse Mindset, 12-13 A-level Mindset - Pupils will continue to complete a series of self awareness activities during form time that spans the first term. Activities will focus on personal achievement, skills and seeking advice. PowerPoint provided that includes teacher notes. One form time per week will be spent completing the booklets for the first term.

QA – Completion moderation by HOY.

Assembly: Creative / Digital / Marketing Learning lunch : Creative / Digital / Marketing

National Careers / Apprenticeship Weeks (March) – pupils will receive a special assembly, form time activities and also competitions will be launched. Resources to be differentiated for each year group.

During National careers week departments will deliver a ‘Careers lesson’ in curriculum time. This will be used to inspire pupils and raise awareness of the variety of careers that are linked to their subject. Therefore connecting learning to ‘real life’.

Staff will display careers postcards on their doors which highlight what previous jobs they have had prior to teaching.

Assembly: Finance / Business Learning lunch : Finance / Business

Assembly: Coding and app development Learning lunch : Coding and app development

Assembly: Armed Forces – STEM Roadshow Learning lunch : Armed Forces

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7 Careers letter/pamphlet sent home - Letter sent home to all

year groups that signposts pupils and parents to the careers section of the school website and informs them how to use the various websites for independent careers guidance.

Y7 November ‘Careers’ assembly - This will be run by the independent careers Advisor. The Assembly will be used to introduce the Careers lead and advisor to pupils and talk about the support they offer. Pupils will also be signposted to the Careers library and informed how it can be used.

Cambridge Physics experience – selected students attend the CPE event which have several aims which include increasing participation in physics and changing perceptions and stereotypes of Physics and Cambridge University.

Y7 Career Skills - This will be run by class teachers to introduce soft skills for careers – presentation skills, report writing presentations etc.

University Visit for Y7 G & T – Top of the Bench Royal Society of Chemistry - Raising aspirations.

Career and Enterprise day – based on National Enterprise Challenge

Pupils will start with a keynote speaker who will talk about their journey and the importance of careers choices. Pupils will then be spilt into mixed ability groups who will work together on a challenge. During the day pupils will be presented with a series of business related tasks such as; brainstorming ideas, researching the needs of the customer and the 4 P’s of marketing.

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Y8 November ‘Careers’ assembly - This will be run by the independent careers Advisor. The Assembly will be used to introduce the Careers lead and advisor to pupils and talk about the support they offer. Pupils will also be signposted to the Careers library and informed how it can be used.

During form time students will complete a series of Step career booklets to focus them on what's available skills required etc.


Y8 Career Skills - This will be run by class teachers to continue to develop soft skills for careers – presentation skills, report writing presentations etc.

Visit to Lincolnshire show for all Yr8 including educational talks by the EBP on local industries – plus competition entry to enhance skills such as presentation visual and oral, teamwork, resilience – Raising Aspirations and showing a range of career options and routes into careers.

Career and Enterprise day – based on National Enterprise Challenge


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Key Assembly – pupils shown the schools CEIAG page on the schools website and links on the website that include national careers advice, job centre, PLOTR and KUDOS. This will help pupils think about the upcoming options process.

Careers letter/pamphlet sent home Letter sent home to all year groups that signposts pupils and parents to the careers Section of the school website. This document will inform all how to use the various websites for independent careers guidance.

During form time students will complete a series of Step career booklets to focus them on what's available skills required etc.

Careers questionnaire

Y9 September ‘Careers’ assembly - This will be run by the independent careers advisor. This will be to inform the cohort that GCSE options will take place after Christmas and the importance of researching the type of subjects that are needed for their intended career path. Advisor to revisit the careers section of the website. (signpost)

Careers questionnaire; Including chance for pupils to ask advisor a direct question and receive a personalized written response.


Y9 Options Evening & Options Assemblies. Facilitated by departments, linc Higher and careers co-ordinator. Electronic version of the options booklet emailed to parents and placed on website with links to resources

Careers fair at the PRSA – based around growth sectors through Linc Higher.

Careers Convention - pupils will be invited to our annual careers convention. pupils will have the opportunity to speak with external delegates and receive bespoke advice and guidance. Linc Higher will also be present to offer impartial IAG.

Y9 Options evening – focused on informed choices and requirements/demands of GCSE’s

Options meetings open for all families with SLT and key pastoral leads / L6 careers advisor as requested.

Medical Mavericks – All yr9 - Focus on the science behind sport, careers in sport, skills required for sport / medical related careers –raise aspirations

National Enterprise Challenge – funded by Linc Higher


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Key Assembly – pupils shown the schools CEIAG page on the schools website and links on the website that include national careers advice, job centre, PLOTR and KUDOS. This will help pupils think about the grades and skills they will need at GCSE to pursue their chosen careers.

Careers letter/pamphlet sent home Letter sent home to all year groups that signposts pupils and parents to the careers Section of the school website. This document will inform all how to use the various websites for independent careers guidance.

Careers questionnaire

Y10 University Visit (Lincoln) – Fast Forward Day - This will be an inspirational visit to the local university for all Y10 pupils at the start of their GCSE’s. This will be used to raise aspirations but also look at the universities Engineering department (STEM).

Careers questionnaire; Including chance for pupils to ask advisor a direct question and receive a personalized written response.

Engagement of local Employer (Confident choices?) –Providers will work within a cohort of identified pupils to mentor, inspire and run workshops with pupils. They will work with pupils who are interested in a range of sectors identified as ‘thriving’


Medical Mavericks – All yr10 - Focus on the science behind sport, careers in sport, skills required for sport / medical related careers –raise aspirations

Oxbridge Assembly for identified pupils – This will include a visit so pupils can fully embrace what it means to be at university.

Industrial visits for identified Y10: There will be trips out to local employers based on pupils careers questionnaire / mentoring. Reflections of visits to be typed up to identify skills needs for the career and reflections on the day. Risk assessments provided by employer. (confident choices)

National Enterprise Challenge – funded by Linc Higher


Next Steps – All Yr10 - Linc Higher visit to Boston College –vocational experience.

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Assembly: head of 6th form co-delivery with the schools Sixth form – pupils will receive an assembly to raise aspirations. Pupils will be shown information about different routes they can follow after their time at The Schools and where they can find out more information about them. The schools Sixth Form will co-deliver this assembly highlighting the benefits, entry requirements and expectations of our 6th form.

Assembly: Vocational and apprenticeships – We will invite a guest speaker (national apprenticeship service) to talk about apprenticeships and traineeships to the cohort and signpost where to find out relevant information.

Both assemblies must talk about ‘raising the participation age’ and remaining in education until the age of 18. Both assemblies must promote STEM relating careers and options.


CV Assembly/workshop: High impact Keynote speaker to inform pupils about the importance of writing a good CV. All Y11 forms will be timetabled into ICT rooms for 2 form times to develop their CV’s. Their CV will be uploaded to office 365. (Feeds into mock interview day)

October World of Work Day – Mock interviews. Pupils will be taken for 20 minute interviews by their mentors / external support and feedback will be shared with them.

Y11 Sixth Form Taster Day – Day collapsed for Y11 to experience the schools Sixth Form life.

Last week of term – National Enterprise Challenge – AM/PM off site via Lincs Higher.

What to study post 16 6th form, college or apprenticeship? How to apply session. This will involve pupils accessing websites and looking at the application process and looking where to find live vacancies. Form time arranged by HOY.


If required Mini careers fair for risk of NEET pupils - Mini careers fair which will take place in the 6th form Centre for pupils who will not meet entry requirements for the schools Sixth Form. We will invite apprenticeships and traineeships providers and other local colleges into school and take pupils off time table for the afternoon. pupils will be taught interview skills and given more directed advice on filling in applications and writing CV’s.

KS4 Results day – staff will be available to support pupils, provide guidance and inform them about next steps.

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Y12 Entry Questionnaire – Careers questionnaire; Including chance for pupils to ask advisor a direct question and receive a personalized written response.

Site visits and experience days to be arranged for pupils who study vocational subjects.

16th October – Boston College Open evening focussed on FAQ’s on Higher Education and alternatives / benefits to university.

Interview skills : Launched in assembly. Focuses on being prepared, interview conduct, questions, making a good impression etc. Also best use of enrichment opportunities.

Y12 Entry Questionnaire Careers questionnaire; Including chance for pupils to ask advisor a direct question and receive a personalized written response

NHS careers fair at Lincoln university – all interested students.

University assembly : coordinated by head of 6th form Apprenticeship assembly: coordinated by head of 6th form


Career specific workshops run throughout the year. pupils identified from Y12 questionnaire


Medical Mavericks – All yr12 studying sciences / sport / with an interest in related careers. Focus on the science behind sport, careers in sport, skills required for sport related careers – raise aspirations.

The Schools HE Programme that is linked to Oxbridge conference - Small cohort of the most able pupils will take place in this programme.

Site visits and experience days to be arranged for pupils who study vocational subjects.

Career specific workshops run throughout the year. pupils identified from Y12 questionnaire

University visits to raise aspirations – All pupils in Y12 will be invited to attend a university site for a UCAS fair to raise their aspirations.

Y12 have the opportunity of work placements

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From tutors and UCAS - pupils who are intending to go to university will be mentored be the form tutors who will mentor pupils through the process and assist applications.

Applications checked and reference written – This is will be done by the head od 6th form before October half term.

Mock interviews will be arranged for pupils who need an interview as part of course. Mock entry exams also to support students who need them.

16th October – Boston College Open evening focussed on FAQ’s on Higher Education and alternatives / benefits to university.

Post 18 Intentions Questionnaire

Interview skills assembly supported by Barclays Life Skills -We will invite Barclays life skills ambassadors into school to deliver a presentation to pupils. This will provide them with skills needed for colleges, apprenticeships and employment interviews.

Assembly for pupils who are clear they do not want to go to university – This will look at higher level and advanced apprenticeships and employment routes for pupils. How to access and where to apply.

NHS careers fair at Lincoln university – all interested students.


Student finance assembly – This assembly will be run by the head of 6th form and will be supported by a linc higher / local university.

Medical Mavericks – All yr12 studying sciences / sport / with an interest in related careers. Focus on the science behind sport, careers in sport, skills required for sport related careers – raise aspirations

KS5 Results day – staff will be available to support pupils, provide guidance and inform them about the clearance process.

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THE SCHOOLS VISON FOR CAREERS

KEY STAGES 3 AND 4At Boston Grammar School, high quality, impartial careers guidance will help pupils to make informed choices about which courses suit their academic needs and aspirations. They will be prepared for the next stage of their education, employment, self‐employment or training.

(Alignment to page 59 of Ofsted inspection handbook 2019)

KEY STAGE 5

In the schools Sixth form learners will receive high quality impartial careers guidance that prepares them for their chosen next steps and enables them to make well‐informed decisions about their future plans.

(Alignment to page 83 of Ofsted inspection handbook 2019)

Families identified for IAG interviews by careers advisor throughout options process

All Y11 pupils to receive an 1:1 IAG interview by a careers advisor during Y11. Disadvantaged pupils and ‘High Risk’ pupils will be priorities from September. (Level 6 qualified advisor) Once Y11 leave Y10 DP will be interviewed on careers

The most popular careers that our pupils aspire to work in from the student survey conducted in September 2019

The 6 sectors that are described as ‘thriving’ within Lincolnshire. We have implemented exposure to employers

from these areas into our strategy.

Actions for 2019/2020 ‐ Register and Liaise with an Enterprise Co‐ordinator (Boston Project / Confident

Choices). Complete compass benchmark assessment (review of strategy). Use tracker/planner tool to action plan from compass assessment. Apply for a careers quality assurance award (Career Mark). Use the Progression framework to track intention to impact. Fortnightly agenda item for SLT to monitor progress of strategy. CPD provided to the Careers Leader / all staff as identified (Boston Project / Confident

Choices). Termly careers newsletter for pupils/staff (opportunities and info). Focus on breaking gender stereotypes . Departments to provide one interaction with an employer linked to their subject

during curriculum time. Key Stage questionnaires for Careers in Sep: Responses to drive strategy. Any trips need logging on this map and evaluating by departments. Tracking from Y7 to Y13. Plans for identified Y8, Y11 and Y12 student questionnaires that allow pupils to ask a

L6 advisor a question and receive a personalised written reply.

Independent careers advisor for KS5 bought in. This member of staff will provide the opportunity of 1:1 personal interviews so that the individual needs are catered for. Formal interviews are planned and also informal drop in sessions offered. Focus placed on non‐UCAS students to prevent NEETS. (Level 6 qualified advisor)

Independent careers advisor for KS5 bought in. This member of staff will provide the opportunity of 1:1 personal interviews so that the individual needs are catered for. Formal interviews are planned and also informal drop in sessions offered. Focus placed on non‐UCAS students to prevent NEETS. (Level 6 qualified advisor)

Yr11 Leavers Destinations data (3 year trend for school)

Y10 Duke of Edinburgh offer Launched: Developing resilience / grit / teamwork / confidence and problem solving

Leadership Structure for CIAG

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Assistant Headteacher / Careers Leader

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The Gatsby benchmarks set out a framework for schools to deliver ‘good careers guidance’ to their pupils. The

benchmarks below are fully implemented into our strategy

Benchmark Description

1. A stable careers programme

Every school should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents, teachers and employers.

2. Learning from career and labour market information

Every pupil, and their parents, should have access to good‐quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information.

3. Addressing the needs of each pupil

Pupils have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each pupil. A school’s careers programme should embed equality and diversity considerations throughout.

4. Linking curriculum learning to careers

All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.

5. Encounters with employers and employees

Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.

6. Experiences of workplaces

Every pupil should have first‐hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities, and expand their networks.

7. Encounters with further and higher education

All pupils should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.

8. Personal guidance

Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a careers adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level. These should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made. They should be expected for all pupils but should be timed to meet their individual needs.

Careers Leader contact details for further details about the careers programme -

[email protected]: 01205 366444

Date of next review = July 2020

Boston Grammar SchoolCare – Achieve – Respect - Excellence

Manufacturing Agri‐food Visitor Economy

Low Carbon Health & Care Ports & Logistics

This is to certify that Boston Grammar School

Has publicly

“Committed to work towards meeting the Quality in

Careers Standard incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks” –

the national quality award for its careers education,

information, advice and guidance provision.

John Ambrose (Lead Director)

Complete Careers LLP trading as Career Mark

Commitment certificate awarded on 16th January 2020

by Career Mark

as a Licensed Awarding Body

for the national Quality in Careers Standard

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THE SCHOOLS VISON FOR CAREERS HALF TERM 1 HALF TERM 2 … · careers advice, job centre, PLOTR and KUDOS. This will help pupils think about the grades and skills they will need at