Careers

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At Gretton School we continue to evolve our whole school approach to Preparing for Adulthood (PfA). Our programme is adapted as required to ensure it meets the needs of the particular cohort and forms part of our curriculum. Our holistic outlook allows us to deliver a varied and impartial, bespoke and up to date, Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) curriculum. 

Careers Programme

Our careers programme is to empower learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) to explore various career paths, understand post Gretton options, develop vocational skills, and gain confidence in pursuing their career goals. This is delivered through a cross curricular approach including; timetabled lessons from Year 9 to Sixth Form learners. Personal Development and careers based lessons are covered in careers lessons, as well as through tutorials, PSHE and enrichment opportunities. classes. One to One interviews and action plans unbiased input with sessions from external advisers, including job coaches and additional needs pathways advisers.

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Ensuring Purposeful Impact 

Gretton School believes that learners are individuals, therefore each encounter should be useful to that person developing to become more aware of their strengths if they are able to gain first hand experiences throughout their opportunities. We measure the school's progress against the Gatsby’s Benchmarks and this is reviewed annually. All visits to other institutions are learner led and experiences are evaluated, to ensure that their future pathways are the most suitable for them. Destination data is then evaluated when analysing the impact of the careers programme. 

Work Experience

At Gretton School, all Key Stages 4 and 5 learners are supported to find work experience (WEX) placements in either their local community or the local area to Gretton School, however the school can support learners internally if needed. Placements are fully checked by an external organisation, Employability.

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Post Education & Training Impact

Gretton School explores post-16 options from Key Stage 4. Learners have the opportunity to visit colleges and universities, including alternative provisions like training providers for apprenticeships and supported internships. All visits are evaluated by the learners so the impact can be shared with parents and others during EHCP annual reviews.

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Useful Links 

• Free access the National Career Service, job information and Resources website: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/

• The LMI for All portal provides high quality, reliable labour market information (LMI) to inform careers decisions: http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/widget/

• For information on jobs, benefits and all other government information: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job

• Learn about youth employment and opportunities: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk

• Thinking of another pathway, possibly Apprenticeships: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

• Find out apprenticeship information and vacancies: https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
   

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Gretton School Careers Lead
Harpreet Chagger - Careers Co-ordinator
harpreet.chagger@grettonschool.com
01223 277438 / 07719 322118