Overview
Within our school context a ‘career’ is defined as a pathway through life. This includes independent living skills, learning about the world around them and the understanding of options available to them when they leave school, with support and advice through creative careers education, guidance and work related learning opportunities.
The careers programme is reviewed annually as part of a formal audit process.
The teacher responsible for Careers is Mrs C Calcutt. She is contactable via the school office on 01670 823182 and admin@cleaswellhill.org
Careers Information
Students at Cleaswell Hill School have access to an embedded age/stage-appropriate CEIAG programme which is strategically designed to ensure that our learners’ needs are met throughout their journey with us.
The Gastsby Benchmarks is a renowned framework of eight benchmarks that define what world class provision in education looks like. At Cleaswell Hill School, the Gatsby Benchmarks have given us a robust way to structure a well-balanced and personalised careers programme, enabling us to increase opportunities and allowing us to monitor its quality and effectiveness.
Current Compass+ Report for Cleaswell Hill School
Gatsby Benchmark | % achieved in latest evaluation | % of schools achieving this benchmark nationally |
| 100% | 66% |
| 100% | 81.8% |
| 100% | 59.7% |
| 100% | 79.2% |
| 100% | 84.9% |
| 100% | 70.8% |
| 100% | 56.8% |
| 100% | 77% |
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Schemes of Work
Information for Parents
Information for Employers
As part of Gatsby Benchmark 5 (Encounters with employers and employees), we aim to provide multiple encounters to our students.
We host employers and employees at mock interviews and LMI themed lessons, as well as teaming up with local businesses to provide our students with workplace visits and work experience.
How could you support out careers programme?
- Careers talks to inspire young people about your sector, business and the world of work
- Targeted workshops tailored to those interested in your industry
- Be part of our workplace visit programme
How could supporting our school benefit my business?
- It empowers employees to contribute towards improving young people’s life chances
- It increases the range of professional development opportunities available within the business
- It helps to raise awareness of your industry and inspire the next generation
- It develops, broadens and diversifies talent pipelines
Employer Standards SME Starter Pack
We are always looking for new businesses to engage with and we would love to work with you. We want to work with self-employed people, small businesses and large multinationals. If you would like to be part of our employer community, please contact our careers lead, Charlotte Calcutt on 01670 823182 or email admin@cleaswellhill.org
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (LMI) is data taken from publicly available sources, which gives information on jobs and industries. It informs us where work opportunities are increasing or decreasing, what occupations exist, what is required to take up an occupation. Labour markets operate at local, regional, national and now international levels. LMI can highlight information such as:
- The industries and businesses that operate in your local area
- What jobs and skills employers are looking for
- Which industries are hiring and where they are located
- Skills gaps
- Wage rates
- What education and training you need for specific jobs
- Which job areas are growing in the future
You can find helpful information on the North East’s labour market here:
01670 823182
admin@cleaswellhill.org