Careers Education
Our Careers Programme Vision And Strategy
Careers Vision
Our careers programme reflects the wider careers vision of Ascend Learning Trust, encouraging pupils to Challenge, Aspire and Network and to develop the skills and experiences they need for a successful future.
Strategic Priorities
1. To equip all pupils to challenge themselves and be challenged to develop employability skills, independence, courage and confidence through our integrated careers programme.
2. To support all pupils to aspire to a bright future that is well-informed and transcends barriers by being inquisitive about options and opportunities, accessing up-to-date LMI, career-planning tools, advice and well-developed career plans.
3. To broaden and strengthen all pupils’ networks by providing opportunities to meet a diverse range of industry professionals, helping them raise their ambitions and discover the full range of pathways available.
The programme is built around the Eight Gatsby Benchmarks that have been well-researched and commended by the Government.
We run a number of careers and work-related learning events throughout the school year. At appropriate times we also run trips to Further Education Colleges, Universities and Higher Education and Apprenticeship fairs as well as to subject-focused careers events.
Careers Activities By Year Group
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Careers Guidance by request
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talks
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
Work Experience Day
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Careers Guidance by request
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talk
Invites to be a Careers Ambassador
Mini Mock Interviews
Experience of Work Opportunities
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Careers Guidance by Request
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talk
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
Key Stage 4 Options Evening
WIN University Visit (subject to availability)
WIN Futures Information Workshop (subject to availability)
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Careers Guidance by request
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talks
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
University Trip
Apprenticeship Awareness Trip Oppertunity
CV Workshop
WIN Study Skills Workshop (subject to availability)
WIN Futures workshops (subject to availability)
Mock Interviews
Work Experience Launch Assembly
Work Experience 5 day placement
Parent/Carer Work Experience Online Information Webinar
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Scheduled Personal Careers Guidance Meeting
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talks
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
Sixth Form Open Evening
Post-16 Pathway Application Support
Activities
Unifrog & Careers Lessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Career Guidance Meetings
Careers drop-in sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talks
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
Assessment Centre Day
Work Experience 5 day placement
CV and Careers workshops
University Trip
WIN Futures workshops (subject to availability)
Activities
Unifrog & CarrersLessons
Future Skills Questionnaire
Careers Assemblies
Careers Fair
Personal Careers Guidance Meetings
Careers Drop-in Sessions
Invites to Careers Insight: Meet a... talks
Invite to be a Careers Ambassador
UCAS application support
Apprenticeship Application support
Careers Workshops
Careers Partnerships
Skillsbuilder
We are working in partnership with Skills Builder and their Universal Framework to support our pupils in the development of their essential skills for life.
Unifrog
We work closely with Unifrog – The universal destinations platform. which provides careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds, all in one place. All our students have a Unifrog account so they can Sign In
The Wessex Inspiration Network (WIN) Programme
WIN (Wessex Inspiration Network) is one of 29 regional partnerships within the Uni Connect Programme which aims to increase social mobility by raising awareness of Higher Education (HE) opportunities and progression pathways for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We work closely with our WIN Higher Education Adviser, empowering our students to overcome barriers and explore their future options and routes into education.
Students, parents/carers and teachers can find fantastic careers support and advice on the WIN website.
The Careers Team
Catherine Young
Central Strategic Careers Lead
Dave Bissington
SLT Careers Link
Rev Dr Matthew Coles
Careers School Governor
Katie Thomas
Careers Coordinator
Employers and Education Providers
Thank you to all the employers and education providers who already support The Wellington Academy. We really appreciate the time and effort that you give to our school and our students benefit greatly from your contribution.
We always welcome volunteers and support from the local business and education community.
If you are interested in getting involved or working with our students there are numerous opportunities for you to do so throughout the year. You can register your interest in the various areas of the careers programme via the Opportunities form.
Please also refer to the Provider Access Statement and contact Katie Thomas, Careers Officer at careers@twa.ascendlearningtrust.org.uk if you would like to find out more.
Before a visit to The Wellington Academy to work with our pupils, you will need to read our safeguarding guide for visitors, which will be provided ahead of your visit.
We look forward to hearing from you.
TWA Careers Policy, Vision, Strategy & Evaluation
For more information about our Careers Policy and Strategy, please refer to the following documents.
If you would like more information about The Wellington Academy Careers Programme, please contact our Careers Officer, Katie Thomas on careers@twa.ascendlearningtrust.org.uk or 01264 405060.
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Get access to LMI quickly and easily with the Skillsometer and Careerometer.
- If you are using a mobile phone, turn it landscape to see the full view of the Skillsomete
- You are presented with a series of statements – select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement
- Read about the suggested jobs that link to what you most enjoy doing and discover some headline UK data.
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Type in the title of the job you are interested in – the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you.
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Look up another two* occupations (*only 2 in total can be viewed on mobile phone) and compare. You can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation you have selected.
IF VIEWING ON A MOBILE phone, turn it landscape to compare occupations side by side.
TWA - Careers in Focus
The latest Wellington Academy newsletter contains some great articles relating to careers and these can be accessed directly by tapping the images below.
Resources for Students
Higher Education
UCAS Course Search
The Complete University Guide - League Tables
The Scholarship Hub
Uni Taster Days
The Uni Guide
The Student Room
20 Ways to Stand out to Employers After Graduation