Careers Programme

Our careers education and guidance programme will prepare all students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. This carefully planned, progressive programme of lessons and activities supports students as they move through their education and on to the next stage of their life. It will equip them to manage their future progression through learning and work.

At East Point Academy, careers education is provided through our tutor programme and assemblies throughout Years 7-11. In addition to this, further guidance for all year groups is received through activities, co-curricular clubs and trips throughout the academic year. You will find an overview of this programme on the link below.

Students will receive tailored guidance at various points along their academic journey. Careers guidance is offered to any student within the Academy by appointment. Students will receive assistance with selecting their creative pathways, and choosing their option subjects, and all Year 11 students are provided with at least one face-to face careers interview in their final year at EPA. This will assist with their post-16 transition, including apprenticeships, employment prospects, higher education courses, completion of college application forms and preparation of a CV.

The careers curriculum is also supported by our partnership work with University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (NEACO). This work is delivered at both subject level and by year group, and includes trips, guest speakers and specialist workshops.

Our Level 6 qualified Careers Leader & Adviser, Mrs Karen Dando, is based in a designated Careers Office where she is able to offer specialist advice and a quiet space for interviews. The Careers Office posts up-to-date careers information which is accessible to all students and staff.

We welcome enquiries from parents and carers, representatives of local industry and educational providers.

Call our school office on 01502 525300 to schedule a call with our careers adviser

Careers Programme

Provider Access Statement

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Aims

East Point Academy careers education, information and guidance policy has the following aims:

· To provide impartial and independent advice for all pupils

· To prevent pupils leaving and becoming NEET

· To contribute to strategies for raising achievement, especially by increasing motivation

· To support inclusion, challenge stereotyping and promote equality of opportunity

· To encourage participation in continued learning including higher education, further education and apprenticeships

· To develop enterprise and employment skills

· To reduce drop out from and course switching in education and training

· To contribute to the economic prosperity of individuals and communities

· To meet the needs of all our pupils through appropriate differentiation

· To focus pupils on their future aspirations

· To involve parents and carers

· To support the raising of the participation age and assist with positive destinations for all pupils post 16

Student Entitlement

All students in years 7-11 are entitled:

· to find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship 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 option events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.

· to understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.

Monitoring

Our careers programme is monitored regularly through the use of the Compass evaluation tool. This programme enables us to identify gaps in the provision and ensure that we quickly rectify any issues so that we can be confident about the programme that we offer our pupils. Also, we collect regular feedback from students, parents and employers that is reviewed and allows us to make changes to the programme that we offer.

Employers

Our careers programme relies on the involvement of employers to be relevant and impactful.

Throughout the school year we hold careers assembly weeks where we invite employers from a wide range of sectors to speak to students about the different career opportunities that are available. We also invite employers into subject specific lessons to inspire and engage students.

Research from the Education and Employers Taskforce shows that a young person who has four or more meaningful encounters with an employer is 86% less likely to be unemployed or not in education or training and can earn up to 18% more during their career. (https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/employers/get-involved-business)

Aligning our careers programme to the school curriculum strengthens aspirations and attainment of our students and supports students to take action to achieve their full potential.

Our aim is to provide at least one meaningful encounter with an employer each year.

In order to achieve this, we need the continued support of local employers to share their experience and expertise to engage with our students.

Destinations

At East Point Academy we work alongside the local authority to monitor the progress and destinations of our students when they leave us.

Our top 5 providers for destinations in 2024 were:

1. Lowestoft 6th Form College

2. East Norfolk 6th Form College

3. East Coast College

4. City College Norwich

5. Sir Isaac Newton 6th Form

99% of our Year 11 students went on to further education, training or employment.

How to Get Involved

Students: If you would like more information about careers information speak to Mrs Dando.

Parents/Carers: If you want to get involved with our careers programme or would like to book your child a careers appointment, please contact karendando@inspirationtrust.org Additionally, to help you support your child with their futures, we recommend using the Unifrog website.

Employers: A provider wishing to get involved in the programme should contact Karen Dando, Careers Lead, who will manage your request.

Telephone: 01502 525303 Email: karendando@inspirationtrust.org

Staff: Ask Mrs Dando to see how you can get involved internally.

Feedback

Please contact our Careers Leader karendando@inspirationtrust.org

  • If you would like to talk to someone in the school about our careers programme or leave feedback
  • If you are an ex-student and would like to be involved in our Alumni