1. OUR CAREERS PROGRAMME Leadership Organisation Resilience Initiative
Where am I now?
Prep for working life
1:1 Careers guidance
College visits
University visits (STEM)
1:1 Careers Guidance
LORIC Lessons
Work experience
Preparing for College
Leadership
Organisation
Resilience
Initiative
Communication
Visiting speakers
World of Work
Links in curriculum
1:1 Support
PSHE
Options
Options
OUR CAREERS PROGRAMME
Links with employers
Understanding careers
Visits
Guest speakers
Primary Model

2. NOTTON HOUSE ACADEMY CAREERS PROGRAMME
At Notton House Academy we aim to prepare all of our students for their futures through a programme of careers education that is delivered through Prep for Working Life (P4WL), PHSE, special events, enrichment programmes, visits, trips and assemblies and also within subject areas and tutor time. We have an independent careers adviser and a programme of education, information, advice and guidance for all students from primary to year 11. All Notton House staff play an active role in supporting our students, whether it be through helping to switch on their aspirations or the simple, but vitally important, act of travelling their future college route with them.

3. All students will…
• Develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their future aspirations • Gain a greater knowledge of the range of opportunities open to them • Take part in work related activities in and out of school • Understand the labour market and the requirements and expectations of employers • Learn to make decisions wisely about their future • Be fully prepared to manage change and be fully supported through key transition periods • Learn how to improve their own employability: how to find work, how to get work and how to progress their careers

4. Work Experience
We have a Work Experience Programme that is flexible to our student’s needs and is arranged on an individual basis in line with each student’s aspirations and abilities. Many students are able to benefit from early exposure to vocational courses at the nearby Lackham College.

5. Independent Careers Advice
We have an independent careers advisor who will meet with students individually to discuss aspirations, opportunities, and entry requirements and help students apply for courses, jobs and apprenticeships.
There is no restriction as to how many 1:1 guidance appointments they can have over their time in the school. We also welcome parents to contact us for any advice or guidance they require. Many parents benefit from sitting in on the careers guidance meetings.
All students can benefit from a strong relationship with their tutor for individual advice about options and future choices.
Our curriculum model is bespoke and always adapting to further meet the needs and support the aspirations of our students.

6. Key Stage Careers Programme
Primary Transition: Students are supported in their transition from primary school into secondary school and begin to learn more about themselves. During these years they start to understand the different types of careers, skills and qualifications needed. Key Stage 3: Opportunities in lessons are exploited to inform the students of where and how the topic they are learning links with careers. Through the PSHE programme, students explore the world of work gaining a greater understanding of employers’ expectations, employability skills and the labour market. Students will also have an experience of work which will include a visit to a work place or professional visiting them in school. In year 9, students will have lessons to help them prepare for their choices regarding their future curriculum. There will also be 1:1 careers appointments to help support the options process. Key Stage 4: Experiencing the world of work and employers’ expectations is vital in moving towards employability. During Year 10 all students take part in a work relating learning experience working with employers from a range of sectors. The focus is on identifying and developing their employability skills. They are prepared for this with lessons during P4WL focusing on how to write an effective CV, develop the skills required for successful interview and then will have a mock interview with an employer. Again, Students will have an experience of work which will include a visit to a work place or professionals visiting them in school. This may also an individual work experience programme in the community or within the school. All students will be invited to visit local colleges and further education establishments to become familiar with the sites, courses and staff.

7. Post 16 Transition
Post 16 Transition: In September of each year, there will be a check of the students’ transition plan. We will contact their destinations to ensure they are succeeding and providing any necessary support and guidance to the student and their family. This check will ensure they are in the right setting and are gaining the correct support. Throughout: The LORIC character education programme is running alongside the careers programme for all year groups in the school and is designed to improve the key characteristics of: Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication.