Student Careers

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

& Work Related Learning (WRL)

Through a well-structured and highly effective programme of CEIAG we believe all our students can achieve and excel in the academy and in adult life. Our careers lead is Vice-Principal Mr Blakemore, he can be reached at Blakemored@harrissouthnorwood.org.uk 02084055132 EXT:3905. Further information about the careers programme can be acessed via Mr Blakemore.

By working in partnership with external agencies, businesses and members of our community we will provide accurate and focused careers information, advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of our students, and thereby enable all of our students to make informed choices about their career pathways.

Throughout their 7 year journey with us here at Harris South Norwood, all students will be entitled to:

Access to a planned careers programme relevant to their year group
Access to a qualified, impartial and independent careers adviser for personalised guidance
Access up-do-date and contextualised information about the world of work and labour market
Access up-do-date and contextualised information and guidance about higher education, training and employment opportunities
Develop personal and enterprise skills to improve their employability
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.
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.
Be informed about how to make applications for a full range of academic and technical courses, both at the end of GCSEs and the end of Post-16 qualificaitons
A rigorous assembly programme, or which Careers is a regular and integral part
A rigorous pastoral/tutor programme, or which Careers is a regular and integral part
Access to a knowledge curriculum rich in information about careers and the world of work.
Access a programme of CEIAG which challenges stereotypes and discrimination, and promotes equality and diversity in training and in the workplace.

Although not directly shaped by it, we are confident that both our provision fully meet all components of the Gatsby Framework.

As our provision expands over the academy year, and we begin to harness the expertise and enthusiasm of the careers team, we believe Harris South Norwood will become the benchmark for Careers Provision within the Harris Federation.

SCHEDULE OF CAREERS ACTIVITIES AT HARRIS SOUTH NORWOOD, 2019-20, BY YEAR GROUP

Year 7
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students learning as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	March 2020 (Careers Week) Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Promote and encourage all year 7 students to complete the Buzz Quiz during tutor time	Ongoing throughout academic year	PLE (Careers Lead) AAD (Tutorial Lead)
Provide a careers assembly at least once in the year with follow up activities to complete in tutor time.	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
1-2-1 interviews with SEND/LAC students to assist in academic choices, and providing a clear pathway and motivation for academic achievement	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
1-2-1 interviews with all students returning for external exclusion to assist with decision making	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Aspect of careers introduced and explored during Careers Week	March 2020 (Careers Week)	AAC (Careers Postholder

Year 8
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Careers drop in sessions	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
1-2-1 interviews with identified students who require further advice on KS4 option choices and progression routes	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
1-2-1 interviews with students on EHCPlans to assist with decision making	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Provide a careers assembly at least once in the year with follow up activities for tutor time	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students learning as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	March 2020 (Careers Week) Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Aspect of careers introduced and explored during Careers Week	March 2020 (Careers Week)	AAC (Careers Postholder
1-2-1 interviews with all students returning for external exclusion to assist with decision making	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)

Year 9
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
1-2-1 interviews with identified students who require further advice on KS4 option choices and progression routes	Summer term	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Head of Careers art Harris Fed)
1-2-1 interviews with students on EHCPlans to assist with decision making	Summer term	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Provide a careers assembly at least once in the year with follow up activities for tutor time	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students learning as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	March 2020 (Careers Week) Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
1-2-1 interviews with all students returning for external exclusion to assist with decision making	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)

Year 10
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
1:2:1 interviews with students on the Harris Experience programme. Careers guidance action plan written for each student with career ideas, decisions about progression	Summer term	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Careers Drop-in sessions	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Targeted careers interviews with key target groups / vulnerable groups: SEN/LAC, low achievers. Careers guidance action plan written for each student with career ideas, decisions about progression	Summer term	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
YR 10 interview tracker to be kept up to date	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students learning as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	March 2020 (Careers Week) Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder)
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Work Experience: 2-week work experience for Year 10, July 202 and 1-week work experience for Year 12, July 202	Summer Term 2020	DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
Making the Leap mock Interviews with industry professionals	January 2020	DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
Making the Leap ‘Preparing for work’ sequence of 10 lessons for Year 10 students as part of Work-Experience preparation	Spring and Summer Terms 2020	DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
Future Frontiers: Team of business mentors working with our students, with a focus primarily on PP and HACH pp students	Spring and Summer Terms 2020	DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) PCO
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
1-2-1 interviews with all students returning for external exclusion to assist with decision making	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)

Year 11
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Careers Drop-in	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Careers Website	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
After School Careers Workshop Programme: CVs, Application forms, Personal statements, Apprenticeships, Interview Skills	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Harris Experience – 2 group sessions and one to one careers interviews. Careers guidance action plan written for each student with career ideas, decisions about progression	1 event in Autumn term, 2 events in Spring term	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
Harris Next Steps Careers Fair	Nov 2019	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Use of Looking Ahead Forms – to be completed by students - Analysis of forms for targeted individual interviews	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
One-to-one interviews. Starting with key groups – SEN/LAC, low achievers. Ongoing targeted support to those who require most help. Careers guidance action plan written for each student with career ideas, decisions about progression	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Identification and tracking Year 11s - preventative NEET – interviews with parents/student if necessary?	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Support potential NEET with college and apprenticeship applications	Spring and Sumer Terms	BWA (Careers Adviser) AAC (Careers Postholder)
Yr11 tracker to be kept up to date and available on the HASN Staff shared drive for all to view	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students age as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	March 2020 (Careers Week) Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Identify students with specific industry interests to be invited to Industry speaker events with 6^th form	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Refer students struggling with emotional issues to the Place-2-Be counsellor	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
All yr 11 students to meet at least once with a member of the 6^th form management to discuss 6^th form options. Meeting 1 around December with follow up meetings when needed. Students given advice and guidance based on current progress data to allow students to gain a realistic idea of opportunities available.	Starting from December and on going	6th form teams from HASN and Federation

Year 12
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Careers Drop-in	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Careers Website	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Liaise with MHS to offer School Careers Workshop Programme: CVs, Application forms, Personal statements, Apprenticeships, Interview Skills	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Liaise with MHS to book careers interviews with identified priority students : confused HE applicants, those unlikely to return in Yr 13, SEN - Careers guidance action plan written for each student with career ideas, decisions about progression	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
JTH (Head of 6^th Form) to provide names of students who are interested in studying Nursing/Midwifery so they can be invited to the Healthcare Careers event on 9^th November	Spring Term	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
Host Industry speakers on a regular basis, Wednesday afternoons.	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students age as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
University Visits. A number of visits organised for Year 12 and Year 13 as part of the UCAS Application process	Ongoing throughout academic year	JTH, and 6^th Form Team
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)
UCAS week designed to support students in their academic choices towards their aspirational career path. Students receive sessions from Universities/ employers and apprenticeship providers and a trip to a University	July 2020	JTH (Head of 6^th Form)
Launch and delivery of Unifrog during tutor time	Autumn Term 2020	JTH (Head of 6^th Form), and 6^th Form Tutor team
Advertising and promotion of HE and Apprenticeship opportunities in study base	Ongoing	BWA (Careers Adviser)

Year 13
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Careers Drop-in	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Careers Website	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
JTH (Head of 6^th Form) to provide names of students who are interested in studying Nursing/Midwifery by so they can be invited to the Healthcare Careers event in the Autumn term. Students to complete the Nursing/Midwifery student booklet before completion of a UCAS reference	Autumn Term	BWA (Careers Adviser)
After School Careers Workshop Programme: CVs, Application forms, Personal statements, Apprenticeships, Interview Skills	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) PLE (Careers Lead)
Liaise with MHS to book careers guidance interviews for any identified Yr 13 priority students: confused HE applicants, potential NEET, SEN/LAC	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead)
Support with applications for work / apprenticeships / school leaver programmes	Spring / Summer Terms	BWA (Careers Adviser) LTU (Fed Head of Careers)
Tracking and follow up careers interviews with potential NEET / priority groups – JT to provide information in the spring term of those students who do not wish to progress on to university. These students will also be invited to the WOW event in the summer term	Spring Term	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Arrange external speakers appropriate to the students age as part of Norwood Careers Week, and at other times throughout the year where possible	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser) DBL (Careers ALG) PLE (Careers Lead) AAC (Careers Postholder
Trips and educational visits, designed to broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom, and provide exposure to careers, places of work and professional peoples	Ongoing throughout academic year	All staff across the academy
Rigorous assembly and tutorial programme, of which Careers is a regular and integral part	Ongoing throughout academic year	AAD (Tutorial Lead)

Non Year-Group Specific
Planned activity, 2019-20	Timeframe	Owner
Maintain up to date information on the HAUN Careers Notice Board	Ongoing throughout academic year	BWA (Careers Adviser)
Evaluation Strategy: Termly evaluations led by careers lead assessing the quality of the careers provision this will include evaluating the breadth and strength of careers oppertunities provided. This will also consider the impact of these opportunities through an analysis of the destination data. Ongoing meetings with the Careers Coordinator to review and plan careers delivery. Review and update careers delivery plan and production of termly careers delivery reports	Termly July 2020 / Sep 2021	BWA (Careers Adviser)