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Careers & Post 16

Careers & Post 16

Vision – All our learners will be successfully prepared for their next steps into post-16 through a careers offer that allows them the experiences and awareness of a variety of post 16 options. This bespoke support allows learners to follow their personal interests as well as gaining confidence through our community links and professional partnerships.

Strategic Objective

  • As a result of our Careers Curriculum, all learners are able to make a knowledgeable choice about their future and have an awareness of the opportunities and support available to them.
  • All learners experience and/or access a range of FE/HE and apprenticeship information from local providers, meet future employees and encounter a range of visits with the local post-16 colleges and vocational pathways.

Internal Structure – Roles and Responsibilities

  • Jo Royston – Careers’ Lead – JRoyston@orchardhumber.co.uk – offers personal advice and support to all learners.
  • Jodie Bromley – Line manager of Careers’ Lead.
  • Class teams – Deliver our Careers’ Programme and support learners with their work experience placements.

External Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) support

  • Sally Wright – The Orchard School Community Board member for SEND, CIAG and Outcomes for Learners

  • Vicky Booth – Enterprise Coordinator – supports our school to develop our Careers Programme further.

  • Young People’s Support Services (YPSS) – Support learners with college applications.

  • Local businesses – support learners with work experience placements.

What our Learners should expect

  • KS3/KS4 learners receive a Careers’ Programme which is embedded into the curriculum. This programme supports learners to be prepared with the essential skills they need for their future career.
  • KS3 learners explore different occupations to help them gain an understanding of the job role and what it involves. These occupations are investigated through research, videos and visits to local companies and professionals.
  • Careers talks are provided to KS4 learners from local fast-growing businesses to engage them on the different career paths and apprenticeships their companies offer to young people. These talks offer  learners the opportunity to gain insight into unique real-life work experiences.
  • One to one weekly drop-in sessions with the Careers’ Lead are offered to all learners for further guidance around colleges, courses and apprenticeships.
  • Additional one to one support is provided by YPSS who assist the learner with their written application to their chosen post-16 next step.
  • An offer of a quality work experience placement is provided to each KS4 learner, which is tailored to their personal interest and strength. This is implemented by the Careers’ Lead and visits to placements are supported by the learners’ class team.
  • All KS4 learners are given the opportunity to visit Grimsby Institute, Franklin College and Linkage College to speak to staff about courses they are interested in. This allows the learners to become familiar with the settings and helps them become less anxious about transitions.
  • All KS4 learners engage with guest speakers from apprenticeship providers who will discuss vocational training with them and give them an insight into their chosen field.
  • All KS4 learners receive one to one transition support to their next step provision. These transitions will be well planned to ensure all learners feel ‘ready’ and happy with moving on to their new venture. The transitions will be arranged by the Careers’ Lead and supported by the learner’s class teams and, if needed, by Centre Managers.

Long Term Plans

  • To continuously measure and assess the effectiveness of our Careers’ Programme by using the ‘Compass’ online evaluation tool, which tracks the careers activity against the eight Gatsby Benchmark of best practice.
  • Careers’ Lead to meet with Enterprise Coordinator to acquire an Enterprise Partner for the school. The Enterprise Partner will offer expert advice on preparing young people in the world of work, thus encouraging the creativity and innovation of our learners.
  • To provide further opportunities for learners to work and run a retail shop within the school, which will enhance learners with valuable transferable life skills and academic skills/experiences.
  • Careers’ Lead to consult with external agencies to support managing further work experience and meaningful encounters with employers.
  • To track the intended destination of learners for up to three years after they have left the school setting.
  • Careers’ Lead to invite school leavers into the school once a term for any further support or guidance they require.
  • To ensure career planning is embedded within the school’s curriculum and in line with the LTP.
  • Careers’ Lead to meet regularly with other local SEN providers to share initiatives.

School Long Term Careers’ Curriculum Plan

KS3 LTP Careers
KS4 LTP Careers

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Orchard Provider Access Policy Statement

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We are committed to ensuring that wherever possible all learners are in education, employment or training post 16 and avoid becoming NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training).

Labour Market Information (LMI)

What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?

Labour Market Information (LMI) is all about understanding the job market. It gives you useful facts, like:

  • What jobs are available: How many job openings there are in different areas and industries.
  • Job types: Whether the jobs are part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent.
  • Work trends: Which industries are growing or declining and what skills are in demand.

LMI helps you make informed decisions about your career by showing you where opportunities are and how the world of work is changing.

By using LMI, you can better understand the job market and make choices that align with your skills and interests.

For more details about Labour Market Information or to learn more about job trends in the local area, watch this video and explore the sections below.

Labour Market Information (LMI) for North East Lincolnshire

Understanding the local job market can help you make well-informed decisions about your career. Here are some key insights into the labour market in North East Lincolnshire:

  • Growing Sectors: Health and social care, logistics, food production, and renewable energy are key industries.
  • Food Processing: With Grimsby as a seafood hub, roles in food production, processing, and quality control are plentiful.
  • Renewable Energy: Offshore wind farms provide opportunities in engineering, maintenance, and environmental roles.
  • Logistics and Transport: The area’s proximity to ports supports careers in driving, warehousing, and supply chains.
  • Tourism and Hospitality: Coastal attractions create seasonal opportunities in hotels, restaurants, and leisure services.

Current Job Trends:

  • Skilled Trades: High demand for construction workers, electricians, and plumbers.
  • Healthcare: Increasing need for carers and nursing staff.

IT and Digital Roles: Growing importance of digital skills in various sectors.

LMI - North East Lincolnshire
LMI - North Lincolnshire
LMI - Lincolnshire
LMI - East Riding

Professional and Sector Bodies

Have a look at the websites provided by professional and sector bodies to find out more about these career paths. These professional and sector bodies can be excellent starting points for exploring how to get into specific careers, understanding the qualifications needed, and finding training or apprenticeship opportunities.

1. Construction and Skilled Trades

2. Health and Social Care

  • Skills for Care: Provides resources and training information for careers in adult social care, including qualifications and career progression.
  • NHS Health Careers: Offers comprehensive guidance on the wide range of careers available in the National Health Service, from clinical roles to administration and support.

3. Logistics and Transport

4. Hospitality and Tourism

  • People 1st: Provides information on careers and training in the hospitality, retail, passenger transport, and tourism sectors.
  • Institute of Hospitality: Offers career resources and professional development opportunities for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

5. Education and Early Years

6. Engineering and Manufacturing

7. Creative Industries

  • Creative Skillset: Supports the creative media industry by providing information on careers in film, television, animation, games, and more.
  • The Design Council: Offers career advice and resources for those interested in design, from product design to graphic and interior design.

8. Finance and Accounting

9. IT and Digital Technology

  • TechSkills: Works with employers and educators to support career pathways in technology and digital skills.
  • BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Offers guidance and professional development resources for careers in information technology.

10. Public Services and Law Enforcement

11. Science and Environment

For further information and support, visit the National Careers Service who provide careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.