Careers Programme Summary (Academic Year 2025–2026)
At Strathmore College, we are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive, and progressive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme for all students, including those in Year 12 and Year 13. Our programme is designed to support students in making informed decisions about their next steps, whether progressing to higher education, apprenticeships, Supported Internships or volunteering.
In line with statutory guidance and funding requirements, the college publishes information about its careers programme, on the college website, including how careers guidance is delivered to Year 12 and Year 13 students. This information is appropriate to our setting and meets the expectations outlined in our funding and accountability agreements.
The college also publishes a Provider Access Statement, setting out the circumstances under which providers of technical education and apprenticeships are given access to Year 12 and Year 13 students. This ensures that learners are fully informed about the full range of progression pathways available to them.
Overview of the Careers Programme
Our careers programme is structured to meet the needs of learners at different stages of their journey and is aligned with national expectations, including the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance.
· For Year 12 students, the focus is on exploring career pathways, developing employability skills, and building awareness of opportunities, including work experience and initial progression planning.
· For Year 13 students, the programme focuses on progression planning and securing positive destinations.
Key components of the programme include:
· Employability skills are embedded throughout all sessions for all students and it is offered as a level 1 qualification for all students within the work route during year 2/3
· One-to-one careers guidance interviews with a qualified careers adviser can be arranged on an annual basis.
· Careers sessions are held weekly for all students on the work pathway.
· Higher education application support, including personal statements and interview preparation visits
· Workshops and webinars are available to all, seeking apprenticeships, employment pathways
· Opportunities for providers of technical education and apprenticeships to engage with students through events, talks, and workshops visits IAE,
· Employer engagement activities such as guest speakers, networking events, and industry visits such as JCB, IAE
· Work experience opportunities.
· Access to up-to-date labour market information to support informed decision-making
· Support with CV writing, job applications, and employability skills – OCN Level1 qualification
Access to the Programme
Information about the careers programme is widely available and accessible to all stakeholders:
· Students can access information through tutorials, careers noticeboards, and direct communication from tutors and the careers team.
· Parents and carers can find information on the college website, through newsletters, parent/carer progress meetings, and by contacting the careers team directly.
· Teachers and staff are provided with programme information through internal communications, staff briefings, enabling them to embed careers learning within the curriculum.
· Employers and external partners, including providers of technical education and apprenticeships, can engage with the programme and access information via the college website or by contacting the careers team to arrange activities in line with the Provider Access Statement.
Measuring and Assessing Impact
Strathmore College evaluates the effectiveness and impact of its careers programme through a range of qualitative and quantitative measures to ensure continuous improvement and positive outcomes for learners. These include:
· Student voice and feedback: Surveys, group sessions and evaluations following careers activities
· Destination data: Tracking progression outcomes for Year 13 learners (e.g. higher education, apprenticeships, employment)
· Gatsby Benchmark assessment: Regular use of the Compass tool to assess alignment
· Careers guidance records: Monitoring uptake and outcomes of one-to-one guidance
· Participation and engagement data: Analysis of involvement across Year 12 and Year 13
· Work experience evaluation (Year 12): Feedback from students and employers
· Stakeholder feedback: Input from parents, carers, employers, and staff
· External review and inspection outcomes: Including Ofsted feedback where applicable
These measures are reviewed regularly by the Careers Leader and senior leadership team to ensure the programme remains effective, inclusive, and responsive to learner needs.
Review of Information
All careers programme information published by Strathmore College, including this summary and the Provider Access Statement, is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, up to date, and compliant with current statutory guidance, funding requirements, and best practice.