Careers Programme

Careers education, information, advice and guidance programmes make a major contribution to preparing young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.  A planned progressive programme of activities supports them in choosing pathways that suit their interests and abilities and helps them to prepare for transitions within school and beyond, to follow a career path through an ever-changing workplace and lead to sustained employability throughout their working lives.

Careers education at Cromer Academy is provided as a comprehensive programme during a timetabled lesson as part of the PSHE programme.  Furthermore, each year during ‘Careers Week’ every subject devotes a full lesson to discussing careers related to the knowledge and skills developed within that subject.

Additional guidance is delivered during assemblies and form times at appropriate times throughout the academic year and this is supported by visits to careers fairs, workplaces and visits from guest speakers from a wide range of industries.

All Year 10 pupils are provided with the opportunity to take part in a one-week work experience placement.  During work experience, pupils will demonstrate employability skills such as communication, organisation, problem-solving, independence and teamwork.  It helps develop confidence and a better understanding of the workplace in general as well as one or more roles in particular.  It is also an opportunity to put into practice our school’s values of hard work, confidence, determination, kindness and respect.

A qualified Level 6 Careers Advisor is on-site a minimum of one day every week.  All Year 11 pupils are provided with at least one face-to-face interview to assist with the post-16 transition and further appointments are made available for those pupils when additional support is required.

Read the Cromer Academy Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Statement for more information

Read the Cromer Academy Provider Access Policy

 

 

If you have any questions or wish to contact the Careers Lead - Jonathan Fisher, please use the following email address or call the office on 01603 511433: