Careers Education, Information Advice & Guidance (CEIAG)
Careers in the Built environment Event
Careers Education, Information Advice & Guidance (CEIAG)
CEIAG is fundamental in helping a young person to reach their full potential and realise their dreams, and at Aylsham High School we have a many-tiered approach to this most important area. It is our aim to ensure each pupil and their families are supported through the many decisions they will be making at key stages. Every child matters, every decision propels them towards their futures and we hope every individual is supported as just that – an individual!
There are many opportunities available throughout the school year, for our pupils to visit businesses, take part in work-related events, get involved in ‘Taster Days’ offered by Further Education providers, both at KS3 for Options choices, and KS4. We work closely with Mentors from the world of work and our own mentoring scheme ensures support at every stage of their school career. There are Teamwork & Leadership Skills days for all pupils in school, helping them to better understand their strengths.
Our team of Alumni Ambassadors support pupils with advice and guidance on their own career pathways, both through information sessions and as mentors. Working with ex-pupils who have recently followed successful career pathways is inspirational and relevant to our young people.
Work related learning is embedded throughout the curriculum, however, from Year 10, pupils may undertake a more formal Work Experience, or engage in a Work-Related programme. Employer Engagement is something we are extremely proud of, and work hard to maintain. Our colleagues from a vast array of sectors support us extensively.
‘Futures Day’ is a preparation for Year 10s, helping them to begin thinking about their choices in Year 11, and thus encouraging a smooth transition to Post 16. The event is attended by many FE providers, employers, Apprenticeship Ambassadors, and our Scholarship Ambassadors. At Aylsham High School, a number of our pupils choose to pursue scholarships for their Further Education, and we are proud and happy to help them to secure their choices at schools further afield and occasionally, abroad.
Volunteering, in its many forms, is fundamental to a successful future for young people, and we help our pupils to find as many of these opportunities as possible. Enrichment is crucial, and the many and varied experiences are a key to their successes.
In addition, we work closely with our Connexions PA’s, Lynne Edwards and Carole Thomas, who are in school each Monday and Wednesday and are located in the Learning Resources Centre. Appointments can be made with them, for pupils and/or their families, or a ‘drop-in’ session is offered every Wednesday lunchtime. The Connexions Information point is located in the LRC and supplemented with an area in the Business College dedicated to ‘Futures’.There are many outside agencies we also work closely with, in support of our pupils and their families. Please use the websites below for a variety of information, advice & guidance relating to all aspects of CEIAG, or feel free to contact me on the school number.
The school has a Careers and Work-related policy document.
Dianne Wade
CEIAG/WRL/WE Co-ordinator
Future Doctors
We are very pleased to be affiliated to Future Doctors,
Future Doctors specialise in helping students in their preparation for the highly competitive Medical School application process with dedicated interview skills, UKCAT and BMAT guidance. They host weekend courses at Imperial and UCL, organise work experience programs and have an extensive online resource dedicated to getting you into Medical School. For more information please click on www.futuredoctors.co.uk
