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Supporting Your Child’s Future at Callerton Academy

At Callerton Academy, students from Year 7 through Year 11 learn about post 16, careers and essential employment skills through subject lessons, PSHE, assemblies, and special activities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future pathways. Below is a summary of key opportunities at each stage:

Year 7 and 8 (Lower KS3)

  • Classroom Lessons: Subjects like STEM and Humanities are linked to real-world careers (Gatsby Benchmark 4).
  • Trips and Visits: Students meet professionals and visit workplaces (Benchmark 5 & 6).
  • PSHE Lessons: Focus on life skills, diversity, and equality (Benchmark 3 & 5).
  • Extra-Curricular: Clubs and workshops further enhance workplace skills (Benchmark 6).

Year 9 (Upper KS3)

  • Dedicated Careers Lessons: Weekly lessons explore career paths, CV writing, and interview skills (Benchmark 1 & 2).
  • Trips and Speakers: Students engage with professionals and visit colleges/universities (Benchmark 5, 6, & 7).
  • GCSE Guidance: Tailored support helps students choose subjects aligned with future careers (Benchmark 3, 2, & 8).

Year 10 (Lower KS4)

  • Weekly Careers Lessons: Focus on career sectors and preparation (Benchmark 1 & 2).
  • Work Experience: Students gain direct experience in real workplaces (Benchmark 5 & 6).
  • Post-16 Guidance: Detailed advice on sixth forms, colleges, and apprenticeships (Benchmark 3 & 7).

Year 11 (Upper KS4)

  • Careers Lessons and 1:1 Support: Weekly careers lessons and individual guidance meetings (Benchmark 1, 2, & 8).
  • Work Experience: Placements to build essential workplace skills (Benchmark 6).
  • Post-16 Options: Comprehensive support through speakers, workshops, and fairs (Benchmark 7 & 8).

Summary of Gatsby Benchmarks Achieved

  • Stable Careers Programme (Benchmark 1): Weekly lessons and assemblies across Year 7–11.
  • Learning from Career and Labour Market Information (Benchmark 2): Labour market data used in lessons and guidance sessions.
  • Personalized Guidance (Benchmark 3): Tailored advice ensures every student’s needs are met.
  • Linking Curriculum to Careers (Benchmark 4): Subject lessons highlight career relevance.
  • Employer/Employee Encounters (Benchmark 5): Regular talks and work experiences.
  • Workplace Experiences (Benchmark 6): Students gain direct workplace insights.
  • Further/Higher Education Exposure (Benchmark 7): Visits and speaker sessions from universities, colleges, and apprenticeships.
  • 1:1 Career Guidance (Benchmark 8): Opportunities for individual guidance sessions in Year 9 and Year 11.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the careers department. Together, we can support your child's journey to success

Our Careers Leads are Stacy Jones and Joseph Gilford.

For question or enquiries, please contact admin@callertonacademy.org.uk with Careers in the subject box.

If you have any general questions or would like to contact us about our curriculum, please email us at admin@callertonacademy.org.uk or call us on 0191 605 3835.

This page was updated October 2024.