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OVERVIEW OF THE CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Vision

Students will exhibit our three values of integrity, ambition and determination to achieve their career and higher education goals. We will strive to bring out the very best in each student and support them; whether it be in gaining a place at university, an apprenticeship or securing employment in a desired profession. 

The Elms Academy is committed to delivering a robust Careers and Higher Edecucation Guidance programme to all students in Years 7-13. The careers programme enables our students to explore various career routes as soon as they start their journey at the Academy. The aim of the programme is to provide them with an understanding of the world of work and support them in making decisions about their future. All careers activities are developed in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance. We work with a number of partners, some of whom are listed below.

Overview of the Careers and Higher Education Programme

This list is not exhaustive, and it is intended to give an overview of the minimum offer only. Programmes marked with an asterisk are for selected Pupil Premium students.
Year 7: Exploring interests, skills and personal qualities

Year 7: Exploring interests, skills and personal qualities

  • Future Skills Questionnaire - testing knowledge about careers and future pathways
  • Guest talks by insipring professionals
  • Unifrog: Introduction and personality quiz
  • King’s Scholars: Discover university*
  • IntoUniversity: Independent learning*
Year 8: Learning about university and settng ambitious goals

Year 8: Learning about university and settng ambitious goals

  • PSHCE: Financial literacy
  • Guest speaker from a university
  • University visit
  • IntoUniversity: Transferable skills and careers*
  • King’s Scholars: Design a University*
Year 9: Exploring how subjects link to careers and choosing GCSE options

Year 9: Exploring how subjects link to careers and choosing GCSE options

  • PSHCE: Considering future aspirations
  • One-to-one support with GCSE options
  • Guest talk by inspiring professionals
  • Unifrog: Using the Careers Library
  • King’s Scholars: Careers Fair*
  • IntoUniversity: Pathways to Success*
Year 10: Experiencing workplace and developing employability skills

Year 10: Experiencing workplace and developing employability skills

  • Employer visits
  • CV support
  • Mock job interviews
  • Work Experience
  • IntoUniversity: Introduction to post-16 choices*
Year 11: Planning a post-16 pathway

Year 11: Planning a post-16 pathway

  • One-to-one career interviews
  • Post-16 options support
  • IntoUniversity: Skills for the workplace*
  • GCSE Results Day support
Year 12: Exploring subjects and careers through extra- and super-curricular experiences

Year 12: Exploring subjects and careers through extra- and super-curricular experiences

  • Visit a university (Open Day at Queen Mary)
  • Unifrog: Researching careers, universities and apprenticeships
  • Work experience and employer visits
  • Guest speakers and employability workshops
  • Super-curricular project and EPQ
  • University programmes and summer schools
  • Mentoring (Motiv8, Envision, PwC)
Year 13: Completing university and apprenticeship applications

Year 13: Completing university and apprenticeship applications

  • Writing personal statements
  • One-to-one UCAS support (Oxbridge Applications, IntoUniversity, Motiv8)
  • Mock university interviews
  • Results Day support
IntoUniversity

IntoUniversity

IntoUniversity are an educational charity that focuses on raising students’ aspirations when it comes to their future pathways. In each year group, we have a cohort of 32 students who regularly participate in trips and workshops focused on developing skills such as learning techniques, team work and public speaking.

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The King's Scholars

The King's Scholars

The King’s Scholars programme, run by King’s College London, works with groups of 25 students in years 7-9. The programme aims to encourage pupils from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to, and succeed at, top universities. The initiative aims to provide information, guidance, and reassurance on how to progress to university.

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Unifrog

Unifrog

Unifrog is an online platform that provides a wealth of information about subjects, careers and universities. Students can find Labour Market Information about specific jobs as well as general trends for whole industries. In Sixth Form, students use Unifrog to research universities and compare courses to make well-informed decisions about their future pathways.

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The Careers and Enterprise Company

A dedicated Enterprise Advisor from the Careers and Enterprise Company facilitates careers activities such as CV workshops and mock job interviews. 

Motiv8 Mentoring

Motiv8 Mentoring is a two-year programme run by volunteer mentors from the National Audit Office. Maintaining a mentoring relationship with a professional helps our young people develop valuable life skills and prepare them for the world of work.

Measuring the impact

The impact of the Careers Programme is regularly assessed by short post-activity feedback forms as well as larger end-of-year surveys. The careers team value student feedback and strive to implement student suggestions in planning of future activities. For more information about our Careers Programme, please contact our Careers Leader Maria Kotocova on 020 3056 0620 or mkotocova@theelmsacademy.org.uk

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