Careers
We are currently working towards our next quality in careers Standard.
The CEIAG – (Careers Education Information Advice Guidance) provision in a Delta Academy has been designed to positively support you to acquire the educational, social and employability skills necessary for lifelong success in a diverse and changing world of work. Our Careers Programme is personalised to the academy in conjunction with our partners at Progress Careers
Throughout their Manor Croft Academy journey we encourage our students to reflect on their skills, strengths, interests, and values and follow their curiosity through proactive research of job sectors. We facilitate and encourage students to undertake as many opportunities as possible to be inspired, gain insight, develop skills, and build their network.
Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes i.e. attending employer/education provider events at school, online industry insight events, attending open days and taster days at colleges and universities, external careers fairs, and undertaking work related learning and work experience.
CEIAG information is primarily delivered to all students within three dedicated drop down days. In our November careers day the CEIAG day dovetails with our annual careers fair, where an extensive and growing number of providers from a broad range of sectors come in to speak to all students from each year group. Alongside this a range of careers focused activities throughout the day add to the experience.
In March though careers week we invite professionals into school to speak to our learners about the world of work, or academia. Some run workshops or activity sessions while others describe their role or their journey within their particular area of expertise. Again a range of related activities take place to enhance the experience.
In July, our year 10 students attend their interview preparation day. Dressed in business dress they work through a series of assessment centre style activities run by a range of external providers from local, national and multi-national organisations. Each student is then interviewed by one of our partners in a formal interview format. Feedback is honest, but provides students with the first-hand information they need to improve and be successful when applying for their post-16 place of study. The response from students and providers is extremely positive. During this day students in year 7-9 take part in their own bespoke careers activities.
In addition to this, year 11 students receive extensive support when applying for their post-16 place of study. Internal staff and external partners work with students, helping them to research the career or learning pathways they find of interest. We then support them while they complete the First Media application. We have a growing range of post-16 destinations illustrating the personalised provision delivered to our students.
Each pupil receives at least one face-to-face meeting with a careers adviser from our partners at CareersInc. This process starts in year 10 and continues into year 11. Students highlighted at risk of becoming NEET or those who are disadvantaged will receive additional sessions to help ensure their pathway to post-16 education is suitable and well considered. Group sessions are run for students requiring additional guidance about pathways through university or apprenticeships.
All pupils sign up to Start . This innovative careers guidance software helps young people make better, more informed choices about their career path. Pupils are given the opportunity to personalise their experience by completing a profile about themselves. This includes adding information about their interests and skills and helps pupils to research the job market so they can find out who is recruiting locally for the jobs that they are interested in.
CEIAG is clearly having a significant impact on the students at Manor Croft. Alongside the improved academic outcomes it is allowing students to aspire to a higher level of post-16 course or place of study.
The CEIAG – (Careers Education Information Advice Guidance) provision in a Delta Academy has been designed to positively support you to acquire the educational, social and employability skills necessary for lifelong success in a diverse and changing world of work. Our Careers Programme is personalised to the academy in conjunction with our partners at progress-careers.co.uk.
Careers Education is provided though:
- Subject Lessons – Careers discussions and information within a subject specific focus to help you to explore a wide variety or careers and make decisions on your future options based on your interest in the subject and the transferable skills developed within the subject.
- Tutorials & Assemblies- Discussions and information delivered by the careers team and guests supporting you with your GCSE, Post 16 and Post 18 options.
- Life Lessons – Our careers department contribute to LIFE curriculum from years 7-11, each year group have a full half term of careers focused LIFE lessons. Content is appropriate to each year group and the options they have ahead of them, supporting career development and management skills such as: identifying and articulating their own skills and strengths, understanding the transferability of skills, researching opportunities, and application skills.
- Step Up Days – Events such as The Careers Fair
- All aspects of Careers Education provide labour market and growth sector information.
Information, Advice & Guidance is provided through:
- Careers Cafes & Careers Fairs – Employers, Colleges and Universities will visit the school on a regular basis to talk to you about their industry and how to train and qualify for roles in that sector.
- Results Service – a team of advisers will be able to talk through your needs on results day to help you confirm your intended destination.
- Qualified 1-2-1 Guidance – You also have access to a qualified careers advisor, who will provide confidential and impartial advice to students on the information they have received or to help guide students to make fully informed decisions.
- Careers Portal –Parents and Staff can access the Student Advice | Manor Croft which provides:
- Advice and resources for students
- Advice and resources for parents and carers
- Information on pathways i.e Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships
- Labour Market Information (via the Career Discovery Tool)
- Planning for the future – if you have a career idea but want to find out the best route for you or if you have no career ideas our advisers can help you create career ideas around your interests and skills.
- GCSE & A Level Options – Choosing your options and what would best suit you.
- Apprenticeships – Finding work or an apprenticeship, including job hunting techniques including mock interviews and interview skills.
- Higher Education – Reviewing the options and planning the 14-19 journey.
- Parents Evenings – Access to careers advisers in a variety of ways including individual meetings, drop-in sessions, enrichment activities, parents and option evenings and on results days.
- Technology – Information and updates will also be available on notice boards, plasma screens and the websites.
Careers Contacts
Careers Leader: Paige Phoenix
Email: Phoenixp@manorcroft.org.uk
- Telephone: 01924 325230
Careers Adviser: Denise Kambiani
- Email: KambaniD1@manorcroft.org.uk
- Telephone: 01924 325230
- Availability: Mondays and Thursdays
General Enquires and Provider Access
Please contact the Careers Leader or use the contact details below
- Email: careers@manorcroft.org.uk
- Telephone: 01924 325230