Careers lessons are delivered to all year groups as part of the personal development programme in tutor time.
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Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance
At Belle Vue Girls’ Academy we strive to offer excellent careers education, information, advice and guidance to all our students.
Mrs. Duffield, Assistant Headteacher, is our Careers Lead responsible for Information, Advice, and Guidance within the school. Mrs. Mahmood, Second in the 6th Form, is responsible for NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) figures, ensuring students do not fall into this category and recording the destinations of students once they leave our school. Mrs. Crabtree, Work-Related Learning Manager, trains and leads staff in delivering the Progression Module (PM). She is also the Work Experience Coordinator and supports Kiran Hussain, the Careers Advisor, with guidance and progression interviews.
In addition to this, Mrs. Dufrier (mahya.dufrier@bvga.bdat-academies.org), the Enrichment Manager, also provides support for students with their future plans. She is based in the Hub, and appointments can be arranged via email.
Provider Access Policy Statement is reviewed yearly in February.
| Careers Leader and SLT Link: Mrs. V Duffield vicki.duffield@bvga.bdat-academies.org |
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| Work Related Learning Manager: Mrs. S Crabtree samantha.crabtree@bvga.bdat-academies.org |
| Careers Advisor: Kiran Hussain kiran.hussain1@bvga.bdat-academies.org |
| Careers Link Governor: Ben Metcalfe |
| Telephone Number: 01274 492341 |
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Skillsometer can help you discover what jobs you might like to do in the future. You will be presented with a series of statements. Select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement. You will be given suggestions of jobs linked to what you most enjoy doing. Skillsometer quiz
Careerometer can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations, help you learn about different occupations and identify potential careers.
It provides access to a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations, as well as description of the occupation.
Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you. You can then look up another two occupations and compare. You can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation you have selected. Careerometer quiz
Labour Market Information: futuregoals.co.uk
For inspiring talks, work experience, and career opportunities for students, please visit: Speakers for Schools the UK's Top Social Mobility Charity
For virtual work experience, career insights, and university guidance for students, please visit Spring Pod: Gain Virtual Work Experience. Earn certificates - 100% free! | Springpod
To access a complete careers platform for Year 7-13, helping you explore career paths, university options, and apprenticeships, please visit: Unifrog - The universal destinations platform.
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Personal Development Curriculum
Key stage 3
In Key Stage 3, we offer tailored support to help students settle into life at Belle Vue Girls’ Academy. Every student will know their dedicated pastoral manager, who they can approach with any concerns.
Students will gain exposure to the world of work through at least one speaker from a business or industry, sharing insights into their field. Additionally, they will have at least one contact with a university or higher education (HE) provider and attend our annual careers fair, giving them early exposure to future opportunities. Students will also be introduced to further education (FE) and higher education (HE) pathways, including apprenticeships.
Careers education is embedded within the Personal Development curriculum, focusing on decision-making, future planning, and key employability skills. Each Faculty acknowledges the importance of careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) and regularly audit their curriculum to support progression in key areas from Key Stage 3 through to post-16 education.
Students will also meet key staff, including Mrs. Crabtree (Work-Related Learning Manager), Kiran Hussain (Careers Advisor), and Mrs. Dufirer (Enrichment Manager), and will be guided on how to access careers advice and support throughout their journey at Belle Vue.
Key stage 4
In Year 10, students will have an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world work experience. This hands-on exposure helps them understand the workplace and develop essential skills.
Careers education continues during tutor time, with lessons focused on interview techniques, employer expectations, and workplace readiness. Each Faculty acknowledges the importance of careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) and regularly audit their curriculum to support progression in key areas from Key Stage 3 through to post-16 education.
Additionally, students will have the chance to connect with Higher and Further Education institutions and engage in STEM, industry, and business projects. They will benefit from employer talks that provide insights into various fields, further broadening their understanding of career opportunities.
All students will experience at least one workplace visit, offering them a practical understanding of different careers and environments, helping shape their aspirations for the future.
All About Workplace Experience film - Amazing Apprenticeships
In Year 11, all students will have the opportunity for a *Tutor Progression Interview* to discuss their post-16 plans and next steps between September nd January. In addition, they will be invited to a 1:1 careers advice session with Mrs. Crabtree, the Work-Related Learning Manager, or Kiran Hussain, the Careers Advisor. These sessions offer personalised guidance, helping students explore their options and make informed decisions.
Follow-up group sessions will be available depending on individual preferences, covering key topics such as apprenticeship applications, applying to college, and enrolling in sixth forms.
Careers lessons in tutor time will focus on post-16 pathways and how to create strong, effective applications. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of this comprehensive support by booking additional appointments with Mrs. Crabtree or Kiran Hussain to further refine their post-16 choices. Each Faculty acknowledges the importance of careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) and regularly audit their curriculum to support progression in key areas from Key Stage 3 through to post-16 education.
This structured guidance ensures that every student is prepared and confident in taking their next steps toward future success.
Key stage 5
Year 12
All Level 3 Post 16 students in year 12 students will work through the Progression Module which is a formal programme of study that provides an opportunity for students to investigate progression routes – primarily to Higher Education.
Content - The module comprises four units:
- you and your career
- exploring your future
- managing your money
- marketing yourself
Successful completion of the scheme earns the participant 12 UCAS points, recognised by many of the local universities.
Aim & Objectives
- to provide a structured and formalised HE preparation programme.
- to encourage progression into Higher Education for all students
- to support preparation for Higher Education with structured and formalised Higher Education information and guidance programme
- to encourage informed choices and decisions by individuals
- to provide formal recognition for the work undertaken by students in preparation for Higher Education
Following completion of the progression module, students will take part in an UCAS day in school. This will involve registering on the UCAS website and also considering alternatives to University. We will have representatives from school leaver’s programmes and an apprenticeship provider.
Every student will be offered a mock interview with an external partner. Subject focus days are promoted in year 12 and students are encouraged to book themselves a place so they have a better understanding of what it will be like to study a particular subject at university.
All Year 12 students will have the opportunity to experience a place of work attend virtual work experience. All About Workplace Experience film - Amazing Apprenticeships They will also benefit from hearing employers talking about their sphere of work. Year 12 students are also encouraged to find their own work experience to fit around their own school timetable and support them in their application for post 18 options. We will also support them to attend taster days at universities, UCAS Fairs and summer schools.
Year 13
In year 13 students continue with a weekly timetabled lesson during the autumn term with support and advice towards their plans once they leave BVGA.
We support students with their applications through UCAS and personal statements until the half term break. We then ask all students to consider other routes, offering sessions on apprenticeships and school leaver programmes.
Students will be supported to complete their Student Finance England (SFE) applications during their IAG lessons.
Year 13 students who are not holding any offers at University will be helped to make effective apprenticeship applications.
Year 13 will be offered help and support from when they finish their A Levels through to the results day and beyond if they are not holding any offers of university places. On our A level results day our careers advisor will be in school to help students with clearing, accepting offers and any other HE related queries.
Careers' Programme
