ambitious opportunities for all
Inspired by our values of collaboration, opportunity, respect and excellence, Jewellery Quarter Academy is committed to ensuring that pathways to success are as diverse and bespoke as the young people we serve.
Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) plays an important part in the lives of students and our programme involves all students from all year groups as part of their Personal Development journey. The aim of our programme is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be able to make wise and informed choices regarding their future, and to help them develop the skills required to prepare them for their working life. We wish to raise their aspirations and encourage them to consider all the options available to them, challenging stereotypes and taking ownership of their goals.
We are committed to following the government’s careers strategy and aim to meet the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. We are continuously assessing our performance and measuring our progress against the Benchmarks, and are working with various organisations including the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) and Titan Partnership to improve the quality of our provision. Our policy and programme is reviewed annually.
- As a school we are committed to raising standards of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) management and delivery to all
- Providing a framework for meeting the national statutory guidance and ensuring that the eight Gatsby Benchmarks are embedded across the Academy
- Improving outcomes for all of our young people and facilitating a successful post-16 transition to further education, apprenticeships and traineeships for all our students
- Promoting inclusion and equality of opportunities
- Follow and implement policies and guidelines
- Our students may face a range of different barriers in achieving career success but, as a team of Academy staff, external agencies, parents/carers and each young person, we strive to do our best to prepare every student for the world of work and life in modern Britain and the global marketplace.
High quality careers guidance is a crucial part of improving social mobility. Young people make choices based on what they know and what they think is available to them. If our young people are made fully aware of a wide range of career pathways and opportunities available, they will be more able to make informed choices about which qualifications and career pathways will enable them to achieve their goals.
“The aim of our programme is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be able to make wise and informed choices regarding their future, and to help them develop the skills required to prepare them for their working life.“
Our Careers policy can be found below and the Provider Access policy statement (Baker Clause) can be found on our Statutory Information Page.
The fast-changing world of work puts an ever-greater demand on all of us to support young people in making a successful transition from education to employment, helping them to identify and choose career opportunities that are right for them.
The Government’s Careers Strategy and statutory guidance for school leaders and school staff sets out the plan for building a high-quality careers system that will help young people to achieve. At the heart of our career strategy, the eight Gatsby Benchmarks have been developed and define all the elements of an excellent careers programme.
Explore Careers and Courses
Discover the wide range of career pathways, qualifications and training opportunities available after school. Whether you’re considering sixth form, college, apprenticeships, university or employment, this section provides the information and resources you need to make informed decisions about your future. Explore different industries, learn about entry requirements and find the route that’s right for you.
Parents IAG booklet for Post 16
Apprenticeships – Guide for Parents
Start Careers Information
Icould
National Careers Service
UCAS
The Student Room
Career Pilot
Studential – Further Education
Studential – Vocational Courses
University Compare
University Clearing
Apprenticeships and Job Guidance
Apprenticeships and employment offer exciting opportunities to gain valuable experience, develop new skills and earn while you learn. Explore apprenticeship pathways, job search advice, CV and interview guidance, and resources to help you prepare for the workplace. Whether you’re taking your first step into employment or planning your future career, you’ll find practical support to help you succeed.
School Leavers Jobs
Step into the NHS
Tomorrow’s Engineers
Apprenticeships
Labour Market Information
CareerMag (for parents)
Amazing Apprenticeships
Colleges
Choosing the right post-16 destination is an important step in planning your future. Explore local colleges, sixth forms and grammar school sixth forms to discover the courses, qualifications and opportunities available. Compare entry requirements, subject choices and enrichment programmes to find the pathway that best matches your interests, strengths and career ambitions.
All further education courses in Birmingham
For more information about Careers – please contact Mr R Lally (Assistant Headteacher) [email protected]