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Careers, Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG)

Why does it matter? 

In a rapidly changing world it is essential that all students are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences that are delivered under the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. This robust and comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for life by providing the knowledge, understanding confidence and skills they need to make informed choices and plans for their future learning and career. 

Our aims

As a school what we are aiming to achieve through our careers education curriculum?

  • Inform Decisions: The school wants to empower students with knowledge so they can make informed decisions about their future careers and pathways
  • Employability Skills: By embedding opportunities in the curriculum, they help students develop employability skills that will serve them well in the world of work
  • Connecting Subjects and Careers: Guiseley School ensures that students understand how their academic studies relate to future study and employment
  • Reflective Individuals: We aim to help students become reflective individuals, who are aware f their personal qualities and goals, so they can choose their own future pathways
  • Broadening Horizons: To give students the opportunity to grow their networks and develop cultural capital through careers activities and events, expanding their horizons
  • Comprehensive Support: The school provides accessible careers provision that meets the needs of all students
  • Preparation for the Future: Whether students choose university, college, or an apprenticeship, Guiseley School will equip them with the knowledge and skills they need.
  • Family Involvement: Families receive relevant information to support students n making choices about their future

Meet the Team:

Assistant Headteacher, Catherine McGirr has oversight of the Careers Provision at Guiseley School. Contact: [email protected] / 01943 872315

Careers Strategic Lead for Guiseley School is Mrs Sakina Khan, who leads on ensuring a range of opportunities and experiences are mapped out for all students throughout their academic career at Guiseley School and coordinates Year 12 Work Experience. Contact: [email protected] / 01943 872315

Careers Adviser for Guiseley School is Julie Tipper who provides one-to-one careers advice for students through years 10 to 13. She is a level 6 qualified advisor with 20+ years experience working in a wide range of settings. Contact: [email protected] / 01943 872315
 

Careers Adviser for Guiseley School is Mrs Vanessa White supports the communication and coordination of all our careers events, meetings, and takes consideration of opportunities. Contact: [email protected] / 01943 872315 

Careers Governor for Guiseley School is Mrs Sarah Montet who is Chair of the Personnel Committee and oversees Careers Education and Guidance. Contact: [email protected] / 01943 872315


 

Information for Employers, Businesses and Education Providers: 

Would you like to engage with the school and your potential clients and employees? 

Activities to get involved with are:

Mock Interviews – Throughout their time at Guiseley, all our KS4 students have a ‘mock interview’ with a business professional – they have to prepare for and dress as if it was a real job interview and are given feedback afterwards. 

Join us at our Careers Fair –  looking for your next employees? Come to our fairs where we invite KS4 & 5 students to find out more about the apprenticeship opportunities available.

Offer a work experience placement – our Year 12 students take part in one week of work experience in July.

Offer Apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers? Join our database to be advertised to our students within their careers provision during tutor time 

Deliver an assembly or school talk – speak to our students about the career path you have taken to provide them information on specific career areas.

  • Join our Alumni network and find out about employer events and opportunities within school.

Join @guiseleyschool on Twitter, we will let you know about any upcoming events that you may want to be involved in.

If you are interested in working with Guiseley School, please contact our Careers Lead, Sakina Khan on 01943 872315or [email protected] 

Monitoring of the careers programme

The effectiveness of the school’s careers programme will be monitored by taking student voice surveys in Year 9, 11 and 13 at the end of the school year. The impact will be measured by evaluating the destination data form Year 11 and 13.

Our programme

We benchmark our careers provision against the following areas:

See link below for a comprehensive Open Day Calendar for Universities in the UK:

Provider access

Guiseley School welcomes providers to provide input to our careers provision. For further details, see our Provider Access Policy.