Careers
“Careers education is about inspiration and aspiration as much as advice.”
The world has changed greatly in the last 20 years with many people working in jobs today that simply didn’t exist when their parents left education.
The idea of a ‘job for life’ has disappeared. What’s important is to recognise these exciting new opportunities that are available and to gain the knowledge, skills and expertise that will enable you to work in those areas. You can download our careers and education guidance policy and latest labour market and economic information report at the bottom of this page.
Monitoring economic trends
At Harris Garrard Academy we monitor trends in the economy to ensure that our curriculum and careers programme enables our students to be successful when they enter the world of work and to ensure that they develop careers that will enjoy and gain fulfilment from through their lives.
We produce regular labour market reports which provide students with the information they need to make informed choices. The reports look at, for example, current employment rates, possible future trends for job growth and average saleries. You can download our latest labour market and economic information report at the bottom of this page.
Harris Garrard Academy understands that all students need to prepare themselves for progression through learning and education into adulthood. We aim to prepare students for life after school along with providing information on the ever changing future, occupations and progression routes to sixth form, college, university or work/apprenticeships, as appropriate.
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Economy strand |
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Academy consideration |
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Changing employment structure |
It is estimated that today’s leaver will have 10-14 jobs by the age of 38 (Change) |
Students need to be prepared for change and how to cope with it |
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Change in economy type technology and knowledge base |
The top ten most in demand jobs did not exist five years ago (Adaptability) |
Preparing students for jobs that do not exist yet |
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Change to skills based economy focused around technological development |
Total employment in the UK could grow by around 3 million over the next decade, with the total number of jobs reaching almost 37 million by 2025 (Aspiration) |
Curriculum opportunities Increased exposure to STEM activities |
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Changing employment opportunities |
The UK will need more than a million new engineers and technicians by 2020, but despite the skills shortage women still account for less than 10 per cent of the sector’s workforce. (Determination) |
Curriculum opportunities Increased exposure to STEM activities |
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Change in employment structure |
Sharp decline in skilled and semi-skilled manual roles. 400,000 will disappear by 2020- down to 16% of total jobs (Qualifications) |
Teaching of employability and adaptability skills Preparing for new jobs and the processes you go through |
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Change in employment structure |
Two million extra jobs by 2020 in higher skilled, white collar occupations e.g managers, professionals etc. Will account for 46% of all jobs in UK (Employability) |
Higher qualification entry points Dealing with competitiveness Developing cultural capital |
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Increased qualifications needed to access higher paid jobs |
By the time we reach 2020, 40% of all jobs will require a degree (Educational Excellence) |
Curriculum choice Options process High achievement in related |
Varied programme of activities
We are committed to providing a varied programme of activities for all students from Year 7 to 13 and beyond. Various careers related opportunities are provided via a number of different methods such as assemblies, tutor time programme, thematic days, careers interviews, career based interest guides and websites, trips to employers and universities, and visiting speakers.
Our students also benefit from attending careers fairs, having direct support with university/sixth form applications, student finance, CV advice, and we offer particular support for DSEN students. The focus is to provide activities and events that meet the needs of the individual students and thus will incorporate independent and impartial careers guidance to support career and option choices, raising the aspirations of individual students and equipping them with the necessary skills, attitudes, knowledge and understanding.
Harris Garrard Academy utilises the expertise of the Harris Federation Careers Advisor who supports students on a regular basis either during drop in sessions or also for booked appointments. These sessions can be wither 1-2-1, or completed in a group.
We also recognise that parents/carers come from many different work backgrounds and can also contribute to helping our students make informed decisions. Therefore, if you are able to offer some time to deliver an occupational talk, host a stand at our annual careers fair, or are able to take a student for a work experience placement we would really welcome you contacting us via the 'Info' email address on the Academy website.
Careers progression years 7-11 - how we prepare students for making careers choices
Year 10 higher education booklet
Year 11 higher education booklet
Access to external providers/speakers
We welcome outside speakers and organisations to contribute to our careers programme. An organisation wishing to request access should contact Emma Neal on 020 8320 4800 or e.neal@harrisgarrard.org.uk. Below are details of our opportunities for access. Requests will be considered in line with our visiting speaker procedure within our safeguarding policy.
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Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
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Year 7 |
Assembly programme: preparing for a fulfilling career |
Assembly programme: understanding labour market trends |
Assembly programme: preparing for a fulfilling career Academy Day 3: work place visit |
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Year 8 |
Assembly programme: preparing for a fulfilling career Academy Day 1: exploring career opportunities |
Assembly programme: what are apprenticeships? Understanding curriculum option choices evening |
Assembly programme: understanding labour market trends Employer encounter benchmark 2 |
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Year 9 |
Assembly programme: life skills Employer encounter benchmark 3 |
Assembly programme: why consider university? Academy Day 2: university visits |
Assembly programme: making applications |
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Year 10 |
Assembly programme: understanding Post 16 options and entry requirements One to one IAG meetings |
Assembly programme: what is the world of work like? One to one IAG meetings - employer encounter benchmark 4 Federation Future Pathways/ higher education evening |
Assembly programme: Understanding labour market trends Academy Day 3: Work place visit One to one IAG meetings |
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Year 11 |
Assembly programme: P16 and beyond P16 information evening One to one IAG meetings P16 taster sessions Employer encounter benchmark 5: interviewing |
Assembly programme: understanding labour market trends One to one IAG meetings Federation Future Pathways/ higher education evening |
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Year 12 |
Assembly programme: University technical colleges Academy Day 1: exploring Post 18 opportunities |
Assembly programme: university choices and UCAS Federation Future Pathways/ higher education evening |
Assembly programme: Post 18 apprenticeships Career enhancement experience (2 weeks) Employer encounter benchmark 6 |
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Year 13 |
Assembly programme: life after P16 Employer encounter benchmark 7: interviewing |
Assembly programme: making effective applications Federation Future Pathways/ higher education evening |
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Destinations
The information, advice and guidance we give our students helps them with the transition from Year 11 to Post 16. As a new school, we’ll be publishing data from next year about what our students go on to do after completing Year 11 – for example whether to continue with the Sixth Form here, go to a different college or on to some form of training or apprenticeship.
