Careers and Post 16 progression

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Aims

At Temple Learning Academy, we are committed to providing a high-quality careers programme to ensure our students are well informed and ready for their next steps, whether that is into further education, employment or training.

Temple Learning Academy works in partnership with Progress Careers, who are an external company which allows us to provide independent and impartial careers guidance service. We also draw upon their vast industry contacts to offer a broad range of experiences throughout both primary and secondary phases.

Beyond the Gatsby Benchmarks

At Temple Learning Academy, we go above and beyond the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure that all our students receive outstanding careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG). Our commitment extends beyond the classroom, integrating careers support into lessons, assemblies, workshops, and educational visits.

Annual Careers Fair

One of our flagship events is our annual Careers Fair, where we welcome over 20 employers and Post 16 providers into school. This event is open to all students from Year 5 to Year 11, giving them the opportunity to explore different career pathways, ask questions and gain valuable insights into their future options.

Personalised Career Guidance

We provide multiple avenues for students to access career advisers, ensuring that they receive tailored support. This includes:

1:1 Meetings – Individualised guidance for students to discuss their aspirations and next steps.
Drop-in Sessions – Open opportunities for students to seek advice at their convenience, receive support completing their applications and help preparing for their college interview.
Assemblies – We regularly welcome local college and sixth form providers into school to showcase further education provision. This allows our students to learn more about the differences in courses and providers and ask questions.
Results Day Support – Guidance available to help students make informed decisions based on their exam results.

Supporting Parents and Carers

We understand the importance of engaging parents and carers in the career planning process. To facilitate this, we invite Leeds City College and other local providers to our parent/carer evenings, offering face-to-face support and guidance to help families navigate Post 16 options. Our careers advisor also attends all Year 9 to Year 11 parents/carer evenings so you can have those information conversations at your convenience.

Tailored Support for KS4 Students

For Key Stage 4 students, including those in alternative provision or who are unable to attend school, we offer personalised CEIAG support. This ensures that every student, regardless of their circumstances, has access to high-quality career guidance. Additionally, all students receive a personalised action plan via email, which they can refer to as they plan their next steps.

Post 16 Transition Support

To aid students in making a smooth transition into further education, we organise visits to local Post 16 providers. These visits provide firsthand experience of different institutions, helping students feel more confident and prepared for the next stage of their education.

At Temple Learning Academy we are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and support they need to make informed career choices and succeed in their future pathways.

Summary of Provision
Year Group	Theme	Links to Careers Fair and Post 16 within the Curriculum	Employer and Post 16 Interactions
Primary	Nurture	What jobs do people do? What jobs would I like to do one day? What am I good at and what are my interests?	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) – Year 5 and Year 6 only Student Leader Take Over Day
7	Discover	Proud to be me – Identifying my personal interests and strengths The importance of getting involved. How will enrichment help my future? What decisions will I make while I am in education? What are my options? Different types and patterns of work and that everyone has a different pathway through life, education and work What is a salary? What is tax and why is it deducted? What does tax pay for?	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) Technology Rotary Competition
8	Explore	Proud to be me – Identifying my strengths and skill set What are my options available at the end of key stage 3 and where can I get advice and support to help my decision making? Different work roles and career pathways and thinking about my own early aspirations Young people’s employment rights and responsibilities in employment	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) Technology Rotary Competition
9	Focus	Identifying my skill set and aspirations ready for KS4 options and the world of work My different routes into work, employment and training. What vocational and academic opportunities do I have and how do they link to my GCSEs? GCSE options myth busting! What does an annual income look like in real terms? Labour market information within Leeds and nationally and how this could support my future The skills and attributes to manage needed within the workplace	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) Business and Enterprise Workshop Student Leader Take Over Day MotorSport UK Programme Volunteering as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award Sports Leadership Award (work experience working with primary children) Mock Trial Technology Rotary Competition
10	Plan	What career would I like to do and where could it take me? (include working abroad and wider experiences) Exploring Post 16 pathways and beyond. What is the timeline? Where can I access reliable information, support and guidance? Labour market information within Leeds and nationally and how this could support my future What makes a successful interview? Confidentiality in the workplace, when it should be kept and when it might need to be broken	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) Mock interview with industry professionals College/ Sixth Form visits – Leeds City College, Leeds Building College and Notre Dame Leeds Apprenticeship FairRoyal Armouries H&C work experience Edquas Sustainability Construction Site Visit
11	Secure	Revisiting Post 16 pathways and my options. What is the timeline? Where can I access reliable information, support and guidance? Exploring Post 18 pathways and beyond. Where can I access reliable information, support and guidance? How do you write a good personal statement? How to apply for a job? What makes a successful interview? How to write a strong cover letter and CV? How to write a professional email? Labour market information within Leeds and nationally and how this could support my future The unacceptability and illegality of discrimination and harassment in the workplace and how to challenge it	Careers Fair (20+ employers and educational providers) Mock interview with industry professionals College/ Sixth Form visits – Leeds City College, Leeds Building College and Notre Dame Visit to Leeds Beckett University College and Sixth Form Taster Days

Contact Us

Got a question or need some support?

You can get in touch with our Careers Advisor, Mrs Norton, via email nortonv@tla.rklt.co.uk

Useful Links

Future Goals – this website uses Labour Market information, as well as employers and employees from local businesses to give an insight to employment opportunities within different sectors, including how your subject links with a range of careers.
A Level Explorer - See where your A level choices will take you. Direct students here to support them to consider how they can use your subject in future career options.
Prospects - Careers information and guidance
BBC Bitesize - Where could your favourite subject take you?
Yorkshire Apprenticeship Service - Support with apprenticeship recruitment and knowledge, featuring live apprenticeship vacancies for the Yorkshire Region.
Visit TMHS Sixth Form

We are always looking to invite employers from different sectors to come in and work with our young people. If you are interested in hearing more about the opportunities that you could get involved in, please get in touch with our Associate Assistant Principal who leads on careers in school, Miss Cowlard at cowlardr@tla.rklt.co.uk

Provider Access Arrangements

Introduction

This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.

Pupil entitlement

All students in years 7-11 are entitled to:

find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.

Management of provider access requests

Procedure

A provider wishing to request access should contact the school via:

Telephone: 01132645456, Email: info@tla.rklt.co.uk

Opportunities for access

A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their families. Please speak to a member of the Careers team to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.

Premises and facilities

The school can make available suitable rooms, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available AV and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with a member of the careers team. Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature at the Main Reception it will be displayed in the school library.

The careers team refers to any appropriate member of staff who is in a position to support the careers guidance of students. It will include the Careers Leader, Head of Year and Careers Advisor.

Careers and Post 16 progression

Aims

Beyond the Gatsby Benchmarks

Annual Careers Fair

Personalised Career Guidance

Supporting Parents and Carers

Tailored Support for KS4 Students

Post 16 Transition Support

Contact Us

Useful Links

Provider Access Arrangements

Introduction

Management of provider access requests

Opportunities for access

Premises and facilities

Temple Learning Academy

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