Our programme is designed to ensure that all students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their future pathways. Throughout their time at school, students have opportunities to:

• Engage with post‑16 education providers
• Hear from apprenticeship organisations and employers
• Participate in university outreach activities
• Attend workplace visits
• Take part in talks from industry professionals
• Experience mock interviews and other employability activities

Each student receives a dedicated careers-focused lesson once per half term, ensuring consistent and progressive careers learning throughout the school year.

We believe that careers education should be accessible to all. Students may request one to one careers guidance, and additional support is provided for those who require it.

Our vision is for every student to develop high aspirations, aim for excellence, and leave school confidently prepared for the next stage of their education or training.

In line with government policy, our careers programme is benchmarked against the Gatsby Benchmarks — the national standard for high quality careers provision in schools. These benchmarks guide our work and help ensure that students receive a comprehensive and effective careers education.

If you have any questions about our careers programme or would like to arrange a careers interview, please get in touch:

Careers Lead: Adrian King

Sybil Andrews Academy E: SAA@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk

T: 01248 413 400

Years 7 & 8 students are introduced to the world of careers and their aspirations. Our focus is on opportunities that encourage them to start thinking about why a career is important, what types of jobs are available and how they can be linked to hobbies and interests. Students also learn about essential skills.

Year 9 students focus on choosing their GSCE options. Information, advice and guidance is provided by their subject teachers and all students have the opportunity to speak to our Careers Advisor about their choices.

Year 10 students are introduced to the skills required to apply for jobs and training, for example CV writing and interview skills. Opportunities are provided to meet employers through events and virtual work inspiration and experience. Students are introduced to apprenticeships and at the end of Year 10 they learn about Post-16 options, ready for when they return in Year 11. One-to-One Careers Guidance meetings start at the end of Year 10 and continue into Year 11, where students have careers guidance session with our Careers Advisor.

Year 11 students are able to meet local sixth forms and colleges to understand the various study pathways available to them. Further guidance is provided about apprenticeships and students also learn about Higher Education and how to research courses to find out how university entry requirements can affect their Post-16 decisions. Students are also supported by our pastoral team to ensure they have a clear plan for their Post-16 transition.

Useful student links

• Unifrog  – Universal destination Platform  à Open
• Job profiles & skills health check – National Careers Service ➜ Open
• Find and apply for apprenticeships – GOV.UK ➜ Open
• Explore degree and apprenticeship options – UCAS ➜ Open

Quick links for parents

• Unifrog– Universal destination Platform  à Open
• National Careers Service ➜ Open
• UCAS (university & apprenticeship guidance) ➜ Open
• Apprenticeships (what they are & how they work) ➜ Open

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) specific websites:

• Tomorrow’s Engineers – Career opportunities from Science and Maths à Open

Higher Education

• Morrisby – Careers Guidance Platfrom à Open
• Prospect – Match me to a job I would love à Open
• UCAS – Higher Education website à Open

Volunteering

• Community Action Suffolk – Support your local communityà Open