Careers Guidance
At Oasis Academy Leesbrook, we believe that the right kind of careers education is not only the key to future success, but has the power to be truly transformational in the lives of our students. Because of this, careers education is fully integrated into our curriculum. This means that skills for work readiness are delivered every day in all curriculum areas, from Year 7 onwards. All members of staff are able to advise about the relevance of their subject specialisms in terms of jobs and careers pathways, in addition to being trained in the options available for Post-16 Education, from T Levels to A Levels and Apprenticeships. The real life applications of in-class knowledge and skills are made obvious to our students, reflecting our belief that skills for the world of work need to sit at the centre of a robust careers education.
In Year 10 and 11 all our students have access to a very important and informative careers interview with an experienced Careers Advisor from Positive Steps. These interviews take place every Wednesday all day. The interviews take place on a rotate bases to ensure all students are seen and given enough time to discuss & explore their options. If you feel you would like an appointment sooner or to arrange a follow up appointment, please contact Mr Azad. Feel free to contact Adbul Azad from Positive Steps (details below) if you would like further guidance.
Positive Step's current Drop-In Service is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.00pm-4.00pm at Union Street, and enquirers can book appointments through the main contact page.
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Students will benefit from a carefully tailored program that meets their careers and guidance needs from Year 7 through to Year 11. To help us do this we link our careers guidance to the Gatsby Benchmarks which have been explicitly referenced throughout the DfE’s Careers Strategy (December 2017) and the new Statuary Guidance for careers (January 2018). These 8 benchmarks are outlined below.
Gatsby Benchmarks
- 1. A Stable Careers Programme
- 2. Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
- 3. Addressing the Needs of Each Student
- 4. Link Curriculum Learning to Careers
- 5. Encounters with Employers and Employees
- 6. Experiences of Work Places
- 7. Encounters with Further and Higher Education
- 8. Personal Guidance
- 9. Careers Documents
1. A Stable Careers Programme
2. Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
3. Addressing the Needs of Each Student
4. Link Curriculum Learning to Careers
5. Encounters with Employers and Employees
6. Experiences of Work Places
7. Encounters with Further and Higher Education
8. Personal Guidance
9. Careers Documents
Please see our CIAG Program below to appreciate how each of these benchmarks is met in Year 7 through 11.
Through Family Time and Character Curriculum, core skills for employability including personal, learning and thinking skills in enterprise, problem solving and communication are delivered. In KS3 every student will visit a Russell Group University and have a variety of opportunities to attend careers events and workshops before opting for GCSEs. Through the Enterprise Advisor Network we will work to bridge the gap between the worlds of work and education, working in partnership with local employers and businesses to enrich the curriculum and careers provision. In addition to this there will be access to Careers Fairs, Employer Engagement Events and a comprehensive calendar of visits from representatives of business and industry.
All young people are required by law to continue in education or training until they are 18 and we are committed to ensuring that they are able to progress to the most appropriate post 16 option, which might be at a sixth form or FE college, apprenticeship or traineeship. To this end we work closely with local providers to ensure that students are directed towards the most relevant qualification for their skills and aspirations. Every student will receive individual careers interviews and guidance, in addition to support writing CVs and Personal Statements. Opportunities to work with employers and under-take work related learning will be made available to students, and all will receive support and guidance in applying for post-16 courses, including apprenticeships. Additional support for students with special educational needs and disabilities or who may face barriers to making progress post 16 .
Provision will be reviewed half-termly in the first instance as our Careers Provision is established, and termly thereafter.
Please click here to read our OCL Careers Guidance Policy.
Oasis Academy Leesbrook: Provider Access Policy
This policy statement sets out the Academy’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 Academy’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997. Students= entitlement – all students in years 8-13 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;
• To 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;
• To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
Management of provider access requests / a provider wishing to request access should contact Mr Ryan, Careers Leader, Telephone: 0161 290 4000, Email: christopher.ryan@oasisleesbrook.org
Opportunities for access to a number of events, integrated into the Academy careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into the Academy to speak to students and/or their parents/carers when any events take place.
Year Group |
CIAG Program |
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7 |
Character Curriculum ‘Employability Skills’ – for example Organisation. PIXL Edge. Contextual links throughout Subject Curriculum. Half-term “Who am I aiming to be” reflections and future goals assemblies. |
8 |
Careers and Enterprise Workshops. Character Curriculum ‘Employability Skills’ – for example working in a team and leading a team. PIXL Edge. Contextual links throughout Subject Curriculum. Half-term “Who am I aiming to be” reflections and future goals assemblies. |
9 |
Character Curriculum ‘Employability Skills’ – for example resilience and initiative. PIXL Edge. Contextual links throughout Subject Curriculum. Half-term “Who am I aiming to be” reflections and future goals assemblies. In-House Careers Workshop Day with Careers Café Visiting speaker assemblies – post-16 providers Visiting speaker assemblies – possible careers Options Assemblies and Options Evening Interview with impartial Careers Advisor during the option period Interview with member of the Leadership Team during the options process |
10 |
Character Curriculum ‘Employability Skills’ – for example communication and responsibility. PIXL Edge. Contextual links throughout Subject Curriculum. Half-term “Who am I aiming to be” reflections and future goals assemblies. Careers Fair Future Goals Assemblies Mock Interviews Work Experience |
11 |
Character Curriculum ‘Employability Skills’ – for example “charting the Course” Contextual links throughout Subject Curriculum. Interview with impartial careers advisor. CV and College Application Workshops. Post-16 Provider Assemblies. Access to College and University Open Days/Taster Days. Bespoke support for pupils wishing to access Apprenticeships. College transition days for SEND pupils and those with EHCPs |
Useful Websites for Careers Information and Advice
Careers Research:
- www.careerswales.com – Click “Tools and Resources” Click on “Career Search.” This database provides a detailed description of hundreds of jobs, including qualifications, training routes, skills and qualities for entry. Also try the "Ideas Quiz" for career ideas which may suit you.
- https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Click on Job Profiles
- www.icould.com – Careers info by sector, plus personality quiz
- www.careersbox.co.uk – Careers info by sector
Colleges:
- osfc.ac.uk Oldham Sixth Form College
- www.oldham.ac.uk/ Oldham College
- uco.oldham.ac.uk Oldham University Campus
- asfc.ac.uk Ashton Sixth Form College
Higher Education:
- www.brightknowledge.org Clear articles about different jobs. Explains typical day, entry requirements, pay and best & worst bits about jobs
- https://www.ucas.com/ find suitable universities and course
- https://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ compare and contrast university data to include student satisfaction, employability figures etc. for each course
Apprenticeships
- https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch live apprenticeship vacancies
- https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/ live apprenticeship vacancies, as well as internships etc.
- https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ live apprenticeship vacancies, as well as all other post 18 options other than university
Job search
- www.indeed.co.uk live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service
- www.fish4jobs.co.uk live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service
- www.jobsite.co.uk live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service
Volunteering and Work Experience:
- www.do-it.org search for opportunities in your local area
- www.tcv.org conservation volunteering opportunities
- http://vinspired.com search for volunteering opportunities in your local area
- www.charityjob.co.uk search for charity shop volunteering opportunities locally