1. B A C ushey cademy areers Work Related Learning and CEIAG at The Bushey Academy

2. Foreword The world of careers is constantly changing and developing.At The Bushey Academy we are preparing our students for jobs that are yet to be created. The Academy is dedicated to giving its students an in- depth Work Related Education that will prepare them for the challenges ahead of them, both as they progress in their time here, and also after they leave. It is only by being fully prepared for the world beyond our boundaries that students can truly be 'Proud to Belong'. Mr N Fee Work Related Learning Coordinator

3. Work Related Learning Strategy The Department for Education states that all students from Year 8 should have access to Work Related Learning. At The Bushey Academy we believe in starting this process earlier, in Year 7. Work Related Learning forms an integral part of the Academy's PSHCE curriculum and is delivered in six week blocks in each year. This combines with a range of large scale events for different year groups that provide our students with consistent and meaningful Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance that will make a real difference when they leave us for pastures new.

4. Resources The Academy prides itself on offering a wide variety of Work Related Learning resources to all students. Resources available include: A dedicated Careers Library Located in the LRC, the Careers Library includes prospectuses, guides and magazines Located in the LRC, the Careers Library includes prospectuses, guides and magazines Online resources careerscape.cascaid.co.uk - offers careers information and guidance for the surrounding issues such as education/training options, employment issues, subjects, and higher education courses careerscape.cascaid.co.uk - offers careers information and guidance for the surrounding issues such as education/training options, employment issues, subjects, and higher education courses kudos.cascaid.co.uk - an impartial online careers guidance programme kudos.cascaid.co.uk - an impartial online careers guidance programme The Academy also encourages use of the following websites: www.nationalcareerservice.direct.gov.uk www.nationalcareerservice.direct.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.icould.com www.icould.com www.careersbox.com www.careersbox.com

5. Year 7 The Year 7 programme is designed to welcome students to the idea of Work Related Learning. It is made up of: An explanation of the Careers Library in the LRC A PSHCE course designed to develop: self-confidence self-confidence articulation and public speaking articulation and public speaking knowledge of the world of work through introduction and explanation of key terms and concepts knowledge of the world of work through introduction and explanation of key terms and concepts

6. Year 8 The Year 8 programme takes into account GCSE option choices being made during the Spring Term. It consists of: PSHCE sessions structured to show the diversity of jobs options available and the pathways to attaining them PSHCE sessions structured to show the diversity of jobs options available and the pathways to attaining them The opportunity to discuss options choices with a Careers Adviser on Options Evening The opportunity to discuss options choices with a Careers Adviser on Options Evening Optional visit to a local university Optional visit to a local university Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request

7. Year 9 The Year 9 programme revolves around a day of Work Shadowing undertaken in July. It is made up of: Compulsory Work Shadowing for one day in July (arranged by students and parents with Academy support) Compulsory Work Shadowing for one day in July (arranged by students and parents with Academy support) PSHCE sessions about life in the workplace and what to expect and look out for PSHCE sessions about life in the workplace and what to expect and look out for Optional visit to a local university Optional visit to a local university External speakers exploring life in the workplace External speakers exploring life in the workplace Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request

8. Year 10 Building on the experience of Work Shadowing in Year 9, the Year 10 programme focuses around the world of work. It includes: Compulsory work experience for one week in the Spring Term facilitated by Hertfordshire County Council PSHCE sessions designed to help with preparations for this hands-on experience Optional visits to universities presentations on UCAS Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request

9. Year 11 With the impending pressure of GCSEs and choices to be made about the future, the Year 11 programme is designed to help students consider plans for post-16 education. All students will receive: PSHCE sessions dedicated to CV and personal statement writing and interview techniques One-to-one careers advice interviews with an external adviser from David Ritchie & Associates with a personalised action plan and the offer of follow up sessions One-to-one guidance meetings to discuss options for Key Stage 5 Encouragement to take the NCS Programme Mock job interviews on request

10. Year 12 In Year 12, the Academy expects students to start looking ahead to their time after compulsory education. The Academy will provide: A week of work experience, supported by a one-to-one meeting to discuss options and a mock interview, facilitated by Access Work Placements A week of work experience, supported by a one-to-one meeting to discuss options and a mock interview, facilitated by Access Work Placements A workshop with an external provider designed to develop career skills, knowledge and techniques A workshop with an external provider designed to develop career skills, knowledge and techniques Sessions with the Head of Sixth Form to support career skills, knowledge and techniques Sessions with the Head of Sixth Form to support career skills, knowledge and techniques A visit to a local careers fair A visit to a local careers fair An opportunity to shadow a university student at the University of Hertfordshire An opportunity to shadow a university student at the University of Hertfordshire Encouragement to take the NCS Programme Encouragement to take the NCS Programme Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request Access to one-to-one careers advice interviews on request

11. Year 13 The provision offered in Year 13 is delivered on a by request basis. With the pressure and time commitment that come with A-levels and university applications, the Academy aims to support students in the following ways: Sourcing work experience Sourcing work experience Giving advice on University courses and their links to particular careers Giving advice on University courses and their links to particular careers Guidance on career paths though one-to-one careers advice interviews available on request Guidance on career paths though one-to-one careers advice interviews available on request

12. David Ritchie & Associates David Ritchie & Associates specialise in the field of careers education and guidance. They offer a range of services from psychometric testing to interview training. Additionally they support the Academy in its development of Work Related Learning.