Students at Solway School have access to a range of events and activities focused on careers throughout their time at the school. Events and activities are selected and targeted on an annual basis to be appropriate for different age groups in the school, to support students in making informed choices throughout their time at the school.
Careers, Information and Education Guidance:
CIAEG refers to the guidance and support given to students in schools regarding their future career choices and development. This includes information about job opportunities, career paths, and educational requirements for careers they are interested in, as well as advice and guidance on choosing the right career path, developing skills and qualifications, and finding job opportunities. CIAEG is important for students in all key stages and school years, and we try to provide as many opportunities as possible and interventions to ensure that our students can make informed decisions about their careers and are able to achieve all their goals. At Solway School we aim to provide the following:
- Career exploration tools and resources. We provide information on various career options and pathways through online resources, work experience, careers fairs, tours of future providers, workshops and assemblies on jobs both within the local area and further afield. These tools help students identify their interests, skills and values and help them identify potential careers that align with them.
- Careers advice and personal guidance. We ensure that all students have at least one, 1:1 session with a qualified careers guidance officer, on top of being provided with key information and access to experiences from our careers leader. This advice and personal guidance provide students with the support needed in choosing a career path, further education, higher education and college application process. This allows students to develop a specific strategy to move them towards their chosen career.
- Curriculum and extracurricular activities. Like many schools, we have implemented career focused classes and extracurricular activities that help students develop relevant skills and knowledge in their chosen career field. There is plenty of information provided locally to help students develop a key understanding of a wide range of career paths and local and less local industries. We provide students with a wide range of knowledge and experiences that have a direct link to our holistic curriculum to inspire them to have high aspirations for their future jobs.
- Work experience. In year 10 we offer the students the opportunity to go on to work experience. This allows students to gain a hands-on experience and exposure in an industry that they have a keen interest in. These experiences help students to develop essential skills and competencies that are required by employers, which can be pivotal in providing them with real-life experience of what work will be like for them.
Overall, as a school we aim to equip students with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to make informed decisions and achieve success in their chosen careers.
Careers and Provider Access Policy
Information for Staff:
As a member of staff in our federation you are an important part of the careers provision that we provide for our students. This includes all teaching and non-teaching staff; any member of staff may be asked careers-based questions or take part in discussions that relate to careers related to your subject area or role within school. Linking careers to our curriculum is a key part of our careers strategy. For more information in applying this to your subject please find information on the useful links below:
My Learning My Future | CEC Resource Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk)
Start – Careers Information for Cumbria (startprofile.com)
For further information please speak to your careers lead.