Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

• Large comprehensive school in N. Hykeham• Catchment is a mix of rural and urban• @1200 students mainly white British; 12% SEN;

22% PP• 86 teachers and 98 support staff• Became an Academy in 2011

Things to consider• We are living through a fast moving technology based global world where

the information available and forms of communication would have been thought unbelievable a few years ago

• New jobs are developing all the time

• High quality CEIAG is key in helping young people emerge fully rounded and ready to work

• April 2017 DfE statutory guidance

• CEIAG drives positive outcomes – “inspire and aspire”

Careers & WRL at SRPA

• Key Stage 3 – Aspire lessons once a fortnight promoting employability from year 7

• Key Stage 4 – Aspire lessons continue with Workwise Day, employer engagement and University visits

• Key Stage 5 – Aspire lessons continue, visiting speakers, University days, work experience and focus days

Staff and others involved

• Dedicated careers coordinator• SLT• Aspire coordinator• Key Stage Leaders• Tutors• Teachers• Support Staff• Careers advisor (buy-in)• EBP/Tony Crowe• Businesses• Universities and local colleges• STUDENTS

Why accredit?Five strands

• Management – effectiveness of leadership

• Guidance – effectiveness of careers programme

• Curriculum – effective curriculum in supporting development

• Information – accessibility, relevance and importance for students to make decisions

• Learning outcomes – their knowledge, competence and attitudes towards careers planning.

Why accredit?Leadership

• Career mark provides a framework for managing, planning and delivering good quality CEAIG

• Improves delivery and outcomes

• Supports self evaluation; it is independent….. Ofsted

School improvement

• Monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of provision to support school development

• Aids planning and development to meet the needs of all learners

Why accredit?

• Promotes partnership working

• Links – school and the world of work

• Self-development, career exploration and career management skills

Curriculum

• Measurable outcomes and progression across the Key Stages

• Supports the development of learners knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes

Why accredit? Student behaviour and attitude

• Self management – decision making and confidence

• Information handling – planning and communication

• Motivation – links to employers and higher education

Student quotes

• KS3: “It’s important to know our strengths and weaknesses and how they can influence decision making.”

• KS4: “I know the importance of first impressions and how they can affect career opportunities.”

• KS5: “Our Aspire learning has helped us onto the right career path, and has given us the skills to make informed realistic decisions at the end of sixth form.” and

“Staff offer support throughout our career planning process.”

Positive outcomes

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Destination data

• NEETs: 2015 we had 1.4% and 2016 we had 0.5%

• RPA Year 11 (in learning): 2015 was 97.7% and 2016 was 97.8%

Headlines

A 2014 2015 2016

Basics 61% 66% 77%

5ACEM 57% 61% 69%

Progress 8 -0.25 -0.11 -0.05

Celebration

• Share success and standard achieved with all staff

• Students feel assured and proud

• Employers, other partners and stakeholders feel valued

Why accredit?