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Careers Programme
During a pupils's time at KES Academy, we include information on the range of education and training options, including apprenticeships and technical education routes; guidance that will promote the best interests and strengths of the students to whom it is given.
Our careers education information, advice and guidance is presented in an impartial manner, showing no bias or favouritism towards a particular institution, education or work option.
Pupils in Y7-10 cover a range of money and work related topics as part of their form time personal development programme.
All Year 10 pupils are provided with the opportunity to take part in a one-week work experience placement. During work experience, pupils will demonstrate employability skills such as communication, organisation, problem-solving, independence and teamwork. It helps develop confidence and a better understanding of the workplace in general as well as one or more roles in particular.
Year 11
All Year 11 pupils have the opportunity to attend a face to face 1:1 session with a careers advisor, in school. This is an impartial meeting, logged and designed to guide each pupil to be able to be confident in making the right choices to support them on their journey to achieve their career goals and to be happy in their future lives. All pupils also have access to the Adviser on request for further advice.
Careers Lead, Barbara Backham (Ext. 253)
All Year 11 pupils are registered on Help You Choose and make applications to either a 6th Form or College of their choice. The pupils are supported through contact via email/teams or other means to make sure that they secure a destination as soon as possible. Year 11 also have access to external providers via their careers programme within their timetable.
Students that are interested in apprenticeship opportunities are supported by our links with TRaC who provide further assistance in finding an appropriate employer. Pupils attend meetings in school before being assigned a 1:1 mentor.
Career Advice and Guidance:
Career related noticeboards are allocated around the school for each year group and are kept up to date with work and apprenticeship opportunities advertised. This information is also emailed to all students in Years 11, 12 and 13.
Seminar sessions include subject related career advice slides weekly and are updated with local and national opportunities which are also emailed.
The school uses ‘START’ an online careers platform, designed to connect 11–18 year olds with their future career potential. 'Icould' has also been shared with pupils and 'SpringPod' for pupils who are looking for virtual work experience during lockdown.
