Response to Covid-19
In light of the current pandemic we are very consicous of the potential negative economic impact that it will have on our region. Therefore, we believe that high quality Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance has never been more important to our students and we are determined to deliver a high quality programme to support all of our students in making their future career choices.
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Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) will:
- Ensure each and every child leaves PCHS having experienced at least 5 meaningful encounters with employers during Years 9-13.
- Develop students self-awareness,Ā encourage career exploration and develop studentsā employability skills.
- Provide students with opportunities for āreal life learningā and be an integral part of the school curriculum.
- Provide effective CEIAG that should strengthen student motivation and aspiration, broaden horizons and support and encourage attainment inĀ learning.
- Embed a culture of independent and impartial careers guidance throughout key points of a studentās academic career; Y8-9 transition, GCSE and post-16 options.
- Challenge stereotyping and promote equality and diversity.
- Use our āExcellence in Careersā pages on our school website along with other means of electronic communication so that all students and parents can access relevant CEIAG information and studentsā career records.
- Build a network of employers who work with the school regularly to support students in their IAG work.
CEIAG at PCHS has four elements:
- Careers Education: Planned programmes in the curriculum giving students knowledge and skills to help them to plan / manage their own career.
- Career Information: Including options, skills, occupations, labour market information (LMI), pathways and progression routes.
- Careers Advice and Guidance: Independent and impartial careers advice and guidance provided by a L6 qualified careers advisor (Careerwave)
- Work Related Learning: Experiences within and outside the curriculum to help students learn about economic well-being, careers and enterprise
For further information please refer to the full school careers plan below:
To be reviewed June/July 2022
For our Provider Access Policy please click on the link below:
School Careers Leader
John-Paul Nesbitt – Assistant Headteacher
(01661) 832486
