Compass School’s Policy Statement on Provider Access and Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG)
 

At Compass School, we are dedicated to providing our pupils with a comprehensive and future-focused Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG). We support pupils in making informed and confident decisions about their future careers, educational routes, and personal development. As part of our commitment, we offer a variety of opportunities for external providers to engage with our pupils, aiding their career growth.

Implementation of CEIAG and Pupil Entitlement

• Compass School embraces the principle that “Every Teacher is a Teacher of Careers.” This means that all subject teachers integrate employability skills and career pathways into their lessons, displaying relevant career links prominently in each classroom.
• The careers programme not only addresses specific career options, higher education, and job pathways, but also emphasises personal, social, and employability skill development to ensure positive post-school progression.
• The school’s induction process focuses on Post-16 aspirations, helping pupils and families make well-informed decisions about their curriculum choices, whether for on-site or off-site learning options. These decisions are discussed and tailored to each pupil’s personal needs, with their future goals in mind.
• The careers programme is mapped across the curriculum, targeting the needs of each year group. Career learning is primarily delivered through PSHE and SPICE lessons (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative, Emotional) activities.
• All secondary pupils participate in the WOW curriculum, which enhances work-readiness by focusing on enterprise, employability skills, CV building, and team building.
• Employability skills are further nurtured through SPICE activities, focusing on developing essential learning skills.
• External provision is linked to pupils’ career progression and includes a variety of vocational courses in fields such as construction, mechanics, carpentry, and catering.
• The Compass School website is regularly updated with information on local and national career opportunities and guidance resources.
• Identified pupils have access to personalised work-related experiences designed to meet their individual learning needs and contribute to their specific progression goals.
• We invite external providers to present opportunities on apprenticeships and alternative educational pathways, ensuring our pupils are informed about their choices beyond traditional academic routes.
• Independent and impartial careers guidance is provided by external agencies. Each pupil is supported by a dedicated SAFE Worker, in addition to the school’s partnership with our Careers Advisor from EBP South.
• Compass School ensures a suitable, confidential space for one-to-one provider discussions with pupils and offers access to ICT and specialised equipment to enhance presentations and workshops.

At Compass School, we understand the importance of providing a wide range of CEIAG opportunities. These support pupils in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to make informed decisions about their future career pathways, contributing to their academic and personal success.

Management of Provider Access Requests Procedure
Providers wishing to request access to Compass School should contact:
Sally Howells
Assistant Head
Tel: 02380 215320
Email: sally.howells@compass-school.net