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Careers Education
Careers Education
The Brooklands Academy careers programme aims to provide all students with regular access to employers, further education providers, workplace experiences and guidance from our expert career advisor to support students in making informed and educated decisions about their next steps.
The careers programme is an integral element of the Dixons Brooklands Academy curriculum and careers information is interleaved with subject specific content delivered through the curriculum. Curriculum areas embed ‘careers spotlights’ to ensure that students are frequently making links between the powerful knowledge they acquire and their future opportunities. Our commitment to careers provision extends beyond the legal minimum entitlement for students and is underpinned by the Gatsby framework with a commitment to meeting all eight benchmarks.
The intended outcomes of the careers programme include, but are not limited to:
- Students will undertake various work related experiences.
- Students will reflect upon and refine their aspirations.
- Students will increase their knowledge of education, training and career opportunities.
- Students will develop a career plan to help them realise their potential.
- Students will undertake activities related to Labour Market Information.
Resources for students
National Careers Service - a range of flexible contact channels - phone, email, webchat and SMS - providing information, advice and guidance relating to decisions on learning, training and work.
Success at School - explore Careers, employers, jobs, courses and advice.
BBC Bitesize - where could your favourite subject take you?
Careermag - a magazine connecting students and their parents with helpful information about careers and qualifications, employability skills and CV writing.
Amazing Apprenticeships – Apprenticeships explained – what are you looking for?
Resources for parents
Advice for Parents when helping Young People plan their future
Parents' Guide to Careers in Engineering
Resources for career and labour market Information
iCould - Real stories to inspire your career
Nomis - official Labour Market Statistics
Office for National Statistics
Prospects - Careers information and guidance
Informed Choices - a Russell Group Guide to making decisions about post-16 education