Vision:

Guilsborough Academy’s vision for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is for all students to understand themselves and the opportunities available to them in order that they may access appropriate and ambitious ‘best next steps’. 

CEIAG helps prepare students for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult working life and, as such, has a vital contribution to the school’s aims to provide an outstanding education for our students, delivering the very best in teaching, learning and leadership. Effective CEIAG underpins our ethos of “Learning without Limits”. 

The CEIAG programme is particularly focused on the following areas of the academy improvement plan:  

RESPECT: All learners to develop outstanding attitudes towards others in our community 

ASPIRATION: Embed the lifeskills curriculum to expand student horizons and meet the needs of our community 

RESPONSIBILITY: All stakeholders contribute to a positive working environment. Students are educated, encouraged and supported to take responsibility for their community  

EQUALITY: To continue to develop opportunities beyond the curriculum which raise the aspirations of all our students 

Guilsborough Academy is committed to working towards the Quality in Careers Standard via the 'Investor in Careers' programme, delivered by CSW. Our aim is to have achieved the standard by the end of academic year 2024-25.

Our commitment stage has been assessed and approved. The evidence was clear and comprensive and we look forward to finalising the remaining stages.

 

You can find out more about the award here: https://cswgroup.co.uk/home/services-to-education/investor-in-careers/.

Student Entitlement:

At Guilsborough Academy, we are committed to helping you understand yourself and the opportunities available to you. Our Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is designed to support you from Year 7 to Year 13, ensuring you can make informed decisions about your future.

What You Can Expect:

1. Personal Growth: We will help you develop self-knowledge and skills to plan and manage your future.
2. Integrated Learning: CEIAG is part of your curriculum, showing how your studies relate to future careers.
3. Impartial Advice: You will receive high-quality, independent careers advice to make informed choices.
4. Equal Opportunities: We promote equality and challenge stereotypes, ensuring everyone has access to appropriate opportunities to help you find and access your best next step/s
5. Community Links: We work with local businesses and employers to provide real-world career insights.

Your Support System:
• Career Coaching: One-on-one sessions with a qualified Careers Advisor.
• Work Experience: Opportunities in Year 10 and Year 12 to gain hands-on experience.
• Resources: Access to a dedicated careers hub and online tools like Unifrog.
• Parental Involvement: Your parents/carers are encouraged to participate in your career planning and we provide information targeted at them too.

Our Commitment:
We aim to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring you receive a stable and comprehensive careers program. We continuously ask for your feedback to help improve our CEIAG programme to provide the best support for your career journey.

You can view our CEIAG policy at the bottom of this page.

Staff:

The academy's Director of Careers is Miss Philippa Hunt.

If you would like any more information about our careers programme please contact Miss Hunt using the details below:

Contact Details 

Email: hunt@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk

Telephone number: 01604 740641 ext. 235

 

Other key members of staff in our Careers Team are:

Vicki Brennan - Independent L6 Careers Advisor, via Leicestershire Enterprise Business Company - vbrennan@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk

Steve Flanagan - Head of Life Skills and Enterprise - flanagan@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk 

Kym Wright - Business Development and Marketing Manager - kwright@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk