Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance at Frederick Gough School

Frederick Gough School is committed to a policy of equality of opportunities and supports the right of all of our students to access to quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). We are proud holders of the Quality in Careers Standard which is nationally recognised accreditation of the Careers provision in school.

Our Intent

Our intent for our CEIAG provision at Frederick Gough School is that we will provide a programme which:

• Contributes to raising achievement, especially through motivation to succeed in their future direction post 16 and beyond;
• Develops a knowledge of options available to support informed decisions as to their next steps;
• Supports inclusion, challenges stereotyping and promotes equality of opportunity;
• Encourages participation in continued learning including further education, higher education and apprenticeships and prepares students for the world of work in modern Britain;
• Develops enterprise and employability skills;
• Supports making appropriate choices in order to reduce drop out from and course switching in education and training;
• Contributes to the economic prosperity of individuals and communities;
• Meets the needs of all our students through appropriate differentiation and bespoke provision;
• Encourages students to focus on their future aspirations and to have a clear understanding of what they need to do to achieve their goals;
• Includes input from local and national providers (education, training, employers, voluntary sector) to provide a broad understanding of the labour market and to raise aspirations of students;
• Highlights career paths of former students to inspire and encourage;
• Involves parents and carers.