Sixth Form Careers

Here, at JMA we are passionate about every student having high aspirations and having a successful career journey. We support this through our Careers Information and Guidance curriculum (CIAG). In order to complete this journey, we provide a broad range of aspirational activities, which supports the development of skills, knowledge of careers opportunities and curiosity of students.

As part of our careers provision, we work closely with Adviza to offer students impartial careers information.

We aim to reach out to all KS5 students to receive this guidance to help them make informed choices at a crucial point in their lives. Form tutors at JMA take an active role helping with the delivery of careers through tutor sessions and assemblies. Our RSHE curriculum further develops student's knowledge of CIAG.

All pupils are entitles to find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point; · to hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships - through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events; · to understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses. Below is the CIAG curriculum plan for each year group (career opportunities will also develop and be added throughout the year so this is not an exhaustive list and are subject to change):

Year 12

Debate skills workshop
Careers and Higher Education fair - an opportunity to talk to multiple businesses from different careers areas, as well as to talk to different universities about routes into them as well as what courses they offer.
Tutor programme dedicated to careers. Project on labour market information
CV writing workshops with Study Higher
UCAS support
STEM opportunities
Deliotte academic mentoring
Study Higher employees supporting e.g. with UCAS, careerpilot
Workshops with Study Higher
Assemblies and career links with Osbourne Clarke, Deloitte, Cisco, Vodafone, NHS.
Alumni mentoring and aspiration talks
Career coaching sessions
Drop in careers support 3.15-4.15pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Year 13

Careers and Higher Education fair - an opportunity to talk to multiple businesses from different careers areas, as well as to talk to different universities about routes into them as well as what courses they offer.
Adviza careers 1:1 interviews and personalised action plans
STEM opportunities
Tutor programme dedicated to careers and labour market. Project on labour market information
UCAS support
Support and advice on studying abroad
Study Higher employees supporting e.g. with UCAS, careerpilot
Workshops with Study Higher
Assemblies and career links with Osbourne Clarke, Deloitte, Cisco, Vodafone, NHS.
Alumni mentoring and aspiration talks
Career coaching sessions
Drop in careers support 3.15-4.15pm every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

How we measure and assess the impact of the careers programme on pupils

At JMA we use the Compass tool tracker to evaluate and assess our careers provision and the impact on our students. The compass tool tracker allows us to measure the extent to which we are meeting the 8 GATSBY benchmarks. We also send out evaluations to staff, parents and students.

Where can you find information on the labour market?

Labour market information informs people about how the market is doing. For example, if your son/daughter is interested in working in IT, labour market information will inform them as to how the industry is progressing, the location of these businesses, the opportunities available in that area as well as past and future projections. It also informs people about what skills, qualities and qualifications are required to enter into that profession. Below are some useful links regarding labour market information:

Businesses and employers

Whilst we offer lots of information regarding careers and different businesses. Opportunities for access The school offers a comprehensive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance programme and an overview of this programme can be seen in the School's Careers Charter which can be seen on the school website.

Please speak to our Careers Advisor to identify the most suitable opportunity for you. The school will make a suitable space available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available ICT and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Careers Advisor or a member of their team. Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature with the Careers Advisor so that they can be displayed in the Careers Section of the school library.