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Preparing students for their future is at the heart of everything we do at St Lawrence College and the careers programme is central to that ethos. The careers programme is delivered to students in every year group of the Senior School and also extends into the Junior School. Led by a highly experienced and qualified Careers Guidance Professional, we take a whole school approach to delivering Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. (CEIAG).  Led by our Head of Careers, Michele Semlyen, our careers programme is completely embedded into every aspect of school life including the curriculum teaching so that students fully understand how everything they do in school, and out of it, contributes to securing a positive future. Mrs Semlyen can be contacted on 01843 808080 or at mse@slcuk.com

Investor in Careers

We are proud to announce that the students and staff of St Lawrence College are committed to the assessment for Investor in Careers.  This Quality in Careers Standard award is a kite mark for quality in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and is recognised nationally across the country.  It is awarded to schools who have demonstrated a commitment to providing a whole school programme of impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance.  Assessment is based on standards required by legislation or nationally produced guidelines on good practice including the Gatsby Benchmarks.  

The Award is structured around four key elements relating to the management of CEIAG: 

  • Commitment 
  • Organisation 
  • Delivery 
  • Evaluation 

For more information about the Award please visit Quality in Careers or Investor in Careers or please contact Michele Semlyen, mse@slcuk.com , who be leading the assessment for the Quality in Careers Standard, Investor in Careers 

Our careers programme has been developed to meet the needs of all students, for however long they are with us. We are committed to ensuring that our students acquire the necessary values, skills, and knowledge to appropriately develop and manage their careers learning and aspirations. Our careers programme ensures that all students are able to make informed, independent, and ambitious decisions at each key transition point. They leave us equipped with the confidence and skills needed to help them navigate their chosen pathway and the world of work.

Our Careers programme ensures all students:

  • Develop their understanding of the full range of employment, education, and training options available enabling students to make informed choices about their future.
  • Develop the essential skills to succeed in today’s job market.
  • Cultivate their personal strengths and abilities to make informed and ambitious decisions regarding their future.
  • Leave school understanding the links between the HPL outcomes and the skills required for the workplace.

Details of our whole school careers programme can be found in the links below:

Students at St Lawrence College are entitled to:

1. Personalised Careers Guidance

  • Access to impartial and confidential advice and guidance from a qualified careers professional.
  • Regular 1:1 careers meetings to discuss aspirations and plan individual pathways.
  • Support with applications to further and higher education and apprenticeships

2. Career Education

  • A structured programme of careers education delivered through PSHE, whole school assemblies and integrated into the curriculum.
  • Opportunities to explore a wide range of careers through  whole school Careers Fairs and trips and visits to a wide range of workplaces.
  • Embedding careers into the curriculum across all subjects to build understanding of the workplace and the range of careers available

3. Work-Related Learning

  • Linking all trips and visits to the workplace and employment opportunities
  • Workshops and career talks led by professionals from different sectors to provide insight into the world of work.
  • Participation in enterprise activities to develop entrepreneurial skills.

4. Information and Resources

  • Access to up to date and relevant career information through the school’s careers library and on-line resources.
  • Guidance on labour market information to understand trends and opportunities.
  • Support with creating and updating CVs, personal statements, and interview skills.

5. External Engagement

  • Opportunities to meet and interact with employers, further education providers, and alumni.
  • Attendance at careers fairs, open days, and industry visits.
  • Involvement in networking events to build connections

The Gatsby Benchmarks

The objectives of our Careers programme are mapped against the Gatsby Benchmarks and are as follows:

  1. A stable careers programme
  2. Learning from career and labour market information
  3. Addressing the needs of each young person
  4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
  5. Encounters with employers and employees
  6. Experiences of workplaces
  7. Encounters with further and higher education
  8. Personal guidance More information about the Gatsby Benchmarks can be found here

Policies

Our Careers Policy can be found here and our Provider Access Policy can be found here.

Impact Measurement & Evaluation

We regularly evaluate the impact of our careers programme by asking for feedback from a variety of stakeholders including students, staff, parents, and providers.

We use the Compass evaluation tool to track our progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks. We use our destinations data to compare our students destinations against national figures. The whole programme is evaluated annually, and following the completion of transition preparation programmes we evaluate each of these.

We are currently working towards the Investor in Careers Quality in Careers Award which will ensure excellence in provision for all our students and give a 360° perspective.

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