Careers
Careers Overview
At The Ramsey Academy we are committed to providing good quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for all students in years 7 to 11. Students, therefore, access CEIAG throughout their time at The Ramsey Academy so they begin to understand the world of work and its changing career opportunities, and to see the relevance of school to their future lives.
Students will have the opportunity to have at least one dedicated meeting with an independent and Impartial careers adviser. Following a meeting, students will receive a copy of the notes made, including an action plan and details of where further information can be found.
Careers education, information and guidance is provided through our PSHE curriculum, excursions and visits, and additional support from advisers and tutors.
The school also organises external agencies and speakers to deliver assemblies and give advice where relevant.
How do we measure or assess our careers programme?
- Surveys from staff and students who attend the events. E.g. mock interview day and the careers fair.
- Each student completes an evaluation after their careers interview
- NEET data
- The Compass Plus Evaluation
- Compass Plus activity record
Careers Policy
What is the date of the next review?
July 2025
Independent Careers Advice
All students have access to an independent careers advisor, provided by Directions. All students are able to meet the advisor for appointments, together with their parents/carers if requested. Meetings are then followed up with advice summaries sent to students and these are also made available for tutors to access.
The Directions website includes useful information including:-
- Links to local colleges and universities;
- Details regarding apprenticeships, Higher Education and Further Education;
- Information for parents/carers, advice on Student Finance and UCAS etc.;
- A website section covering CVs, volunteering, work experience and job searching.
Information for Parents and Carers
Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting our young people and therefore need to be equipped with the most up to date and relevant careers information. Having this careers knowledge allows you to help your child make tough and challenging decisions about their futures.
Advice and Guidance
We have an impartial Careers Adviser in school if you or your child would like more information about careers and possible future pathways – appointments can be made by contacting dpearce@ramseyacademy.com
A Parental Guide In Supporting Teenagers Find A Job
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers.
National Careers Service on FacebookKeep up to date with the National Careers.
Careersbox is a free online library of careers related film, news and information. As the preferred digital new media partner to the Institute of Career Guidance, the largest careers body in the UK, Careersbox aim is to deliver the right information at the right time to careers advisers and job seekers.
One of the most important questions when choosing what to study, where to study it - and even whether to study it - is 'Will I get a job at the end?' Another important question is 'What will I earn?' bestCourse4me is here to answer those questions. bC4me is free and utterly independent.
Careerscape supports young people with an inspiring online careers resource that is ideal for careers research and complements the use of Kudos. It offers further in-depth information on careers such as real-life case studies, video footage of people at work, photographs and sound clips. As well as providing careers information, Careerscape helps users with the surrounding issues that affect career choice such as education/training options, employment issues, subjects, higher education courses and lifestyle issues.
This site offers guidance on different types of apprenticeship and how to apply for them. It also includes an Apprenticeship Vacancies section
UCAS provides application services across a range of subject areas and modes of study for UK higher education providers.
Sixth Form Links
Find out about Open Events and check deadlines for applications. Research subjects available and the entry requirements for subject choices to study A Levels and the International Baccalaureate.
College Links
Find out about courses and qualifications on offer. Attend college open events to find out more about facilities and college life
The College at Braintree/Colchester InstituteChelmsford College
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Information for Students
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Year Group |
Activity |
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Year 7 |
DWP- First Impressions: The Voice + Generation Game PSHE Lessons Assemblies Unifrog |
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Year 8 |
PSHE Lessons Assemblies Unifrog |
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Year9 |
University of Essex Taster Day PSHE Lessons Assemblies Unifrog |
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Year 10 |
Apprenticeship Fair at Colchester Institute Colchester Institute Taster Day Colchester Sixth Form Taster Day DWP- CV Writing Workshop PSHE Lessons Assemblies Unifrog Meeting with Careers Advisor |
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Year 11 |
Careers Fair at Chelmsford Racecourse Mock Interview Post-16 Assemblies PSHE Lessons Assemblies Unifrog Meeting with Careers Advisor |
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https://www.ucas.com/careers-quiz
https://greateressexcareershub.co.uk/schools-colleges/where-next/
Careers Department Staff
Information for Employers
We are always looking for the local community to be involved with The Ramsey Academy.
Can you help with the following?
- Mock one-to-one interviews;
- Talking to students about your career journey;
- Talking about apprenticeships and graduate opportunities;
- Provide a workplace visit or work shadowing opportunity.
If you would like to get involved in our careers provision or have any suggestions please contact Miss Pearce dpearce@ramseyacademy.com
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