Intent 

What will our pupils experience throughout their careers curriculum at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School?

  • Access to careers learning from Year 7 onwards – learning that is linked through their curriculum provision and also explicitly delivered sessions
  • A careers curriculum that has contributions and feedback from them, their families, school staff and external employers
  • Engagement with many different employers throughout Year 7 to Year 13 in a variety of formats such as assemblies, visits, talks, project work, careers events, Evenings
  • Unbiased careers advice and support from a careers advisor
  • Working with them and their families as they prepare for their future and for life after Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School to consider work as a life goal
  • Staff who are committed to and passionate about helping them develop as they make key decisions and prepare for their future pathways

Why do we want this?

  • We want our pupils to know their skills and strengths; know what they are good at and what they find hard
  • We want our pupils to work towards independent living and working
  • We want them to have hope and optimism, adaptability and resilience
  • We want our pupils to have access to, and engagement in, decent work in all its forms (personal, voluntary and paid)
  • We want our pupils to learn and make progress so they can thrive and experience success in their future pathways
  • We want our pupils to pursue and value their own wellbeing and happiness

 Implementation:

  • Pupils will have access to a careers curriculum from Year 7 onward and this will be routinely monitored and evaluated to ensure it is fit for purpose.
  • Experiences of different workplaces and environments, with support from experienced Job Coaches
  • Meaningful encounters with the world of work
  • Careers fairs and skills workshops
  • Embedding the world of work within the curriculum

Impact:

  • Pupils will have a successful transition on from Year 11 into Post 16 and beyond school
  • Pupils will have had experience of a wide range of opportunities, interests, and options so they are best placed to make informed decisions about their future choices
  • Pupils will develop the skills needed for them to be employable, whether that is voluntarily or paid
  • Pupils will know the value of having work and commitments in their lives
  • Pupils will know that they have a valued and important part to play in the world in which they live and they can and are motivated to contribute to society in a way which best suits their interests and skills
  • Pupils will know about and make use of the range of support and advice that is available to them in order to support their choices and decision making as they progress on from Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School
  • Pupils will have an increased sense of confidence, having experience of work related tasks both internally and externally.
  • Pupils and families understand that work is an option post Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School rather than always having college/ university as an option.
  • The raising of aspirations and expectations amongst students and their families regarding employment.
  • A whole school approach ensures that careers is considered an important aspect throughout life at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School for pupils in preparation for adulthood.

All pupils in years 7-13 are entitled:

  • To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships 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 events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events;
  • To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
Aim

All pupils at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School take part in a careers programme that:

  1. Is stable and appropriate for all students
  2. Offers encounters with employers, employees, further and higher education institutions
  3. Supports students to develop the skills that are required to be successful in their future pathway
Careers CP Programme
At Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School, we offer an extensive tutor programme using StartProfile to cover both the Gatsby benchmarks and CDI framework. 

Year What will they cover? Theme Level Gatsby benchmark CDI framework
7 Your future starts now Career Basics Beginner 3 Explore
7 Your subjects and jobs Career Basics Beginner 2, 4 Explore
7 What is stereotyping? Career Basics Beginner 3 Balance
7 What will jobs be like in the future? Career Basics Beginner 2, 3 Explore, See
7 Your interests and jobs Self Awareness Beginner 3 Explore
7 Your strengths and jobs Self Awareness Beginner 3 Explore
7 What is a skill? Skills Beginner 3 Grow, Explore
7 An introduction to the different types of skills Skills Beginner 3 Grow, Explore
7 Developing your skills in everyday life Skills Beginner 3 Grow, Explore
8 What is the difference between a job and a career? Career Basics Intermediate 2, 3, 6 Grow, Explore, See
8 Explore jobs based on your interests Self Awareness Intermediate 2, 3 Explore
8 Explore jobs based on your strengths Self Awareness Intermediate 2, 3 Explore
8 What will you get out of work experience? Work Experience Intermediate 5, 6 Manage
8 What jobs do people do near you? Explore the Labour Market Beginner 2 Explore, Manage
8 What is a CV? Applying for Jobs Intermediate 2, 5, 8 Explore
8 What is an interview? Applying for Jobs Intermediate 2, 5, 8 Explore
9 GCSEs – an overview of your options Moments of Choice Intermediate 8 Manage
9 GCSEs – making your choices Moments of Choice Intermediate 2, 3, 4, 8 Manage
9 What skills are needed for different jobs? Skills Intermediate 2 Explore
9 What skills do you have? Skills Intermediate 3 Grow
9 How can you develop your skills? Skills Intermediate 2, 3 Create, Grow
9 Using your StartProfile to capture evidence Skills Intermediate 3, 8 Grow, Manage
9 Explore some of the key industries in England Explore the Labour Market Intermediate 2 Explore, Manage
9 Explore industries in your local area Explore the Labour Market Intermediate 2 Explore, See
9 Explore local jobs in demand Explore the Labour Market Intermediate 2 Explore, See
10 Academic and vocational pathways Career Basics Intermediate 2, 3, 7 Explore
10 Why is work experience important? Work Experience Advanced 2, 5, 6 Create
10 Finding the right work experience for you Work Experience Advanced 3, 5, 6 Grow, Create, Manage
10 Capturing evidence of your work experience Work Experience Advanced 5, 6, 8 Create, Manage
10 What work experience have you got in your StartProfile? Work Experience Expert 5, 6, 8 Grow, Manage
10 Explore local employers and what is important to them Explore the Labour Market Advanced 2 Explore, See
10 What skills are important to employers? Explore the Labour Market Advanced 2 Explore
10 Finding an employer for apprenticeship and T Level placements Explore the Labour Market Advanced 2, 4, 5, 7 Create, Manage
10 What is an apprenticeship? Career Basics Intermediate 2, 3, 7, 8 Explore
11 What is university? Career Basics Intermediate 7 Explore
11 Why do some jobs pay more than others? Career Basics Advanced 2, 3, 5 Explore, See
11 What is income tax and how will it affect me? Career Basics Advanced 2, 3, 6 Explore, See
11 What is work-life balance? Career Basics Advanced 3, 8 Grow, Balance, See
11 What is your personality type? Self Awareness Advanced 2, 3, 8 Grow, Explore
11 Why is feedback important? Self Awareness Advanced 3, 6, 8 Grow, Manage, Create
11 Your next move (Post 16) Moments of Choice Advanced 7, 8 Manage
11 Choosing subjects (Post 16) Moments of Choice Advanced 2, 4, 8 Manage
11 Making your choice (Post 16) Moments of Choice Advanced 8 Manage
11 How can you evidence the skills you have? Skills Advanced 3, 6 Grow, Explore, Manage
11 Could you start your own business? Explore the Labour Market Expert 2, 3, 6 Explore, Manage
11 How to write your CV Applying for Jobs Advanced 2, 3, 4, 8 Create
12 Finding a job that matches your needs Career Basics Expert 2, 3 Grow, Explore, Create
12 Why should I bother about a pension? Career Basics Expert 2, 3 Explore, See
12 Finding opportunities to keep developing Self Awareness Expert 2, 3, 7 Grow, Explore, Create, Balance
12 What is resilience? Self Awareness Expert 3, 8 Grow, Explore
12 How to manage your emotions Self Awareness Expert 3, 8 Grow, Explore
12 Your next move (Post 18) Moments of Choice Expert 7, 8 Create
12 An overview of your options (Post 18) Moments of Choice Expert 2, 7, 8 Manage
12 Choosing the right university course (Post 18) Moments of Choice Expert 2, 4, 7, 8 Manage
12 Choosing the right apprenticeship (Post 18) Moments of Choice Expert 2, 4, 7, 8 Manage
12 Get on the front foot for apprenticeship and graduate jobs Applying for Jobs Advanced 2, 5, 8 Create, Manage
12 Fine tuning your CV Applying for Jobs Expert 3, 6, 8 Grow, Explore
12 Fine tuning your interview skills Applying for Jobs Expert 3, 6, 8 Grow, Explore
13 Create your personal development plan Self Awareness Advanced 3, 8 Manage, Grow
13 What work experience will you get on your Degree? Work Experience Expert 2, 3, 6, 8 Grow, Explore
13 What are your skills gaps? Skills Expert 3, 6 Grow, Explore
13 What is your plan to keep developing skills? Skills Expert 3, 6 Explore, Manage, Create
13 Would you relocate for the right job? Explore the Labour Market Advanced 2, 6 Explore, Manage
13 What is company culture? Explore the Labour Market Expert 2, 3, 4 Explore, Manage
13 Large and small companies: the difference Explore the Labour Market Expert 2, 3, 6 Explore, See
13 How do employers advertise jobs? Applying for Jobs Advanced 2, 5, 8 Explore
13 How to prepare for an interview Applying for Jobs Advanced 2, 3, 4, 8 Create
13 Using LinkedIn and social media effectively Applying for Jobs Expert 2, 3, 6 Explore, Manage, See

Careers guidance interview

A Careers guidance interview is an impartial meeting between a student and an independent professionally qualified careers advisor. These can last up to 45 minutes, and are either held in a small group of students or individually to discuss with students their future career aspirations and interests in order to help prepare them and plan for  their next steps. It is our aim that students will have received at least one career interview by the end of Year 11 and one by the end of Year 13.

Careers Fair/Provider Access

Every year we organise a Careers Fair where we invite employers, universities and colleges to come in and speak to students and parents. This will give students a vital networking opportunity with these contacts. This year’s Careers Fair will be held on 7th March 2024, 5.30-7.30pm, here at school.

Employers/ further or higher education establishments – please note that if you would like to get involved with the Careers programme here at SHOM, either to attend one of our Career fairs or events, or to come into school to speak to our students about your company/establishment and what opportunities you may have to offer our students then please email our Careers Leader Mr A Sterling [email protected] 

StartProfile 
www.startprofile.com
Start is a comprehensive digital platform, offering schools a single starting point to help simplify and improve careers guidance in schools.By following Start’s structured and progressive activities, the platform caters for all students helping them to make more informed decisions about future study and career options at the right time and in good time.

Start is:

  • Comprehensive, up-to-date information
  • A flexible framework for delivering careers Year 7-13
  • Help students transition from education to employment
  • Promote the importance of employability
  • Meet statutory duties and Gatsby benchmarks
  • Monitor student engagement and activity
  • Evidence and improve provision

Start brings together much of the functionality and content provided by other sites, all in to one place. For example, it includes tools such as job suitability profiling and an online record of achievement; as well as content including job profiles, apprenticeship vacancies and course information for all post-16 and 18 providers. Start comes with a structure to guide students (and teachers) through how and when to use the platform. On Start, these are called Modules and students work through them throughout their time at school and college. They are designed to guide students through all the information on Start and ensure that they’re prepared for their next moment of choice

Students and parents/guardians can also use Start to access local LMI (Labour Market Information) on the below link

https://london-lmi.startprofile.com/page/london-havering 

Careers Google Classroom 
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDIyMjI0NTE1MzE2?cjc=zaybsw6 

Class Code: zaybsw6

Any student can join the above Careers Google Classroom. They can then view and apply for a range of work experience opportunities. We also include a wide range of online learning that can help broaden students’ knowledge and give them the edge in future applications for work or university. 

Careers Team

Mr. S Hartley – Governor (Careers) 
Mr.  T Bright – SLT
Mr. A Sterling – Head of Business and Careers Coordinator
Recruiting for a Careers Advisor  *Jan 24

01708 222660