Our careers programme - Newbury Manor School

Our careers programme is designed to enable our young people to make informed decisions and manage their transitions as both learners and workers. It is vital that all pupils who attend Newbury Manor School have the opportunity to develop the building blocks of the knowledge and skills they will need in later life.

We are committed to offering a whole-school careers programme for all our pupils. In line with the Gatsby Benchmarks (revised November 2024) our aim is that “every year, in every subject, every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective within, a wide range of careers.” (“Good Career Guidance; The Next 10 Years”, 2024).

Our careers programme aims to assist pupils to develop a positive self-image, increase self-confidence, challenge stereotypes and to raise personal aspirations and provide opportunities for:

Pupils to receive appropriate careers advice and guidance
Pupils to gain up to date labour-market information
Supporting pupils’ development at key points throughout their education

In line with current guidance, the careers education curriculum at Newbury Manor School is primarily embedded into the PSHE programme of study, reflecting the varying levels of ability within the school and is tailored to meet the needs and ability of each student. In addition, all teachers ensure that careers-related learning is embedded in their subject curriculum and:

Highlight the progression routes for their subject
Highlight the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of careers pathways

Our careers programme aims to prepare all our young people for the ever-changing opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life and equip them with the skills to manage the choices, changes and transitions ahead of them. Our careers programme is offered to pupils from primary age upwards, in line with the DfE guidance revised in May 2025.

Newbury Manor School Careers Programme
Up to Yr6	Career-related learning helps primary pupils to learn about the world around them, broaden their aspirations and challenge stereotypes. Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers. Careers should be embedded in subject and topic learning, and co-curricular provision such as clubs, celebration events and productions. National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care.
Yr7	Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers. One week of work experience activities National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care. A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).
Yr8	Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers One week of work experience activities National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care. A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).

Yr9	Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers. One week of work experience activities National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care. A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).
Yr10	Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers. By the age of 14, all students should have accessed and used information about career paths and the labour market to inform their own decisions on study options. One week of work experience placement National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care. A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).
Yr11	Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers. Pupils to have at least one meaningful encounter with an employer Pupils to have at least one meaningful experience of the workplace At least one meaningful encounter with a provider of the full range of learning opportunities such as colleges, training providers and 6^th forms. One week of work experience placement By the age of 14, all students should have accessed and used information about career paths and the labour market to inform their own decisions on study options. Every student will be offered a 1-1 careers meeting by the age of 16 National Careers Week activities and assembly National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care. A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).

Yr12

Pupils to have at least one meaningful encounter with an employer
Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
One week of work experience placement
A second meaningful encounter with a provider of the full range of learning opportunities such as colleges, training providers and 6th forms
National Careers Week activities and assembly
National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly
A programme of visiting speakers and activities is offered to pupils
Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care.
My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).

Yr13

Pupils to have at least one meaningful encounter with an employer
Every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in their subjects helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
Pupils to have one week of work experience placement
Every student will be offered a second 1-1 careers meeting with a qualified careers adviser by the age of 18
National Careers Week activities and assembly
National Apprenticeship Week activities and assembly
Termly Careers Bulletin sent to all staff and all parents/carers to share with the pupils. Parents and carers should be encouraged to access and supported to use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support of the learners in their care.
My Future – exploring future destinations (Next Steps annual event).

Parents and carers are key partners in our careers work with pupils. We strive to engage with them through:

Our annual survey which aims to collect feedback on our careers programme
Our termly careers bulletin which is emailed to all parents/carers with news, resources and articles
Our annual “Next Steps” transitions event for parents/carers of pupils in Year 7 and upwards

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the careers provision at Newbury Manor School, please get in touch with our Careers Leader, Sally Taylorson at sallytaylorson@aspriscs.co.uk