Please find below details of what Careers Education students can be expected to go through in each year group at Cowley International College and Cowley Sixth Form College.
CEIAG Programme
Key Stage 3 and 4: Years 7-11
| Year group | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | PSHE Careers programme – introducing Unifrog. Event for employers to speak with Y7 students. | Event for employers to speak with Y7 students. Event for multiple employers to speak to Y7 students. | Careers interviews with Careers Advisor as required. Event for employers to speak with Y7 students. |
| Year 8 | PSHE Careers programme – introducing Careers Education. Event for employers to speak with Y8 students. | Event for local colleges to speak with Y8 students. Event for multiple employers to speak to Y8 students. | Careers interviews with Careers Advisor as required. Event for apprenticeship providers to speak with Y8 students. University visits for selected students to raise awareness of the benefits of university. |
| Year 9 | PSHE Careers programme – Introducing option choices for KS4. Event for T Level providers to speak with Y9 students. | Y9 Careers appointments with Careers Advisor at Options Evening. Event for Apprenticeship providers to speak with Y9 students. Event for multiple employers to speak to Y9 students. | University visits for selected students to raise awareness of the benefits of university. Event for employers to speak with Y9 students. Careers Interviews with Careers Advisor as required. No other encounters (legislation requires that encounters take place by 28th February of Y9). |
| Year 10 | Y10 Careers Fair event (on a market stall basis) for students and parents, giving overview of local, regional and national opportunities and skills requirements. Event for Apprenticeship providers to speak with Y10 students. PSHE Careers programme – Considering how to find a job. | Event for universities to speak with Y10 students. | Careers Interviews with Careers Advisor as required. University visits for selected students to raise awareness of the benefits of university. Event for employers to speak with Y10 students. |
| Year 11 | Students provided with timetable of events regarding local providers’ Post 16 Information Evenings. Event for universities to speak with Y11 students. PSHE Careers Programme, including interviews. | Y11 Careers appointments with Careers Advisor at Options Evening. Post 16 interviews. Event for employers to speak with Y11 students. | Confirmation of Post 16 education and training destinations for all students. No other encounters (legislation requires that encounters take place by 28th February of Y11). |
Key Stage 5: Years 12-13
| Year group | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Meeting with Careers Advisor for vulnerable and 1-year students. | Y12 Careers appointments with Careers Advisor at Parents’ Evening. Events for employers and apprenticeship providers to speak to Y12 students. | Year 12 Progression Week - Opportunities for employers, universities and other providers to provide information regarding potential next steps, skills requirements and advice. Presentations on each day from providers and employers: • University Day, • Employers Day, • Mock Interviews. Careers Interviews with Careers Advisor as required. |
| Year 13 | Meeting with Careers Advisor for all students. Additional Y13 Careers appointments with Careers Advisor at Options Evening. Students expected to apply for post 16 institutions. | Follow up meetings for all students who have not applied to go to university. Events for employers and apprenticeship providers to speak to Y13 students. Small group sessions for training and employment opportunities (aimed at students who have not applied for university). | Confirmation of Post 18 education and training destinations for all students. No other encounters (legislation requires that encounters take place by 28th February of Y13). |
