We believe in preparing our students for adulthood and ensuring they leave us with the skills they need to be successful in their next steps and our careers programme ensures that we work towards and meet the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Careers Guidance, ensuring that students can excel in their futures.

Our most recent Compass+ self-assessment results are published below.

 

The Warwickshire Academy aim: ​

“Curriculum is the total learned experience of the child: formal, informal, within the classroom and beyond” ​

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Careers aim: ​

“At The Warwickshire Academy, we aim to enhance the employability skills of all learners to prepare them for life beyond the classroom” ​

​The Careers Lead will ensure that the students are made aware of all the different pathways that are available to them. ​

​Examples include: ​

• Sixth Form at The Warwickshire Academy
• Apprenticeships 
• A-Level Courses​
• T-Level courses ​
• Higher education ​
• Parents/Carers will also be made aware of this and the Careers Lead will offer vital training at a Parent’s/Carers’ Information Events. ​

 

Our Careers Programme

We deliver careers education in partnership with Career Seekers Direct. All students have access to the Let's Do Business™ digital platform, which provides:

• Employer videos and real workplace stories across a range of sectors
• Interactive employer-led tasks linked to real job roles
• Labour market information to help explore the world of work
• A reflective journal to record skills, experiences and career thinking

Students also have access to one-to-one appointments with a qualified Level 6 Careers Adviser at key transition points. To request an appointment, please contact the Careers Lead via the details below. In line with Gatsby Benchmark 8, every student at The Warwickshire Academy is entitled to personal guidance from a qualified careers adviser. To request an appointment, please contact Nathan Howard Careers Lead via the details below.

 

Careers Guidance

Careers guidance at The Warwickshire Academy is delivered by Career Seekers Direct. Students have access to one-to-one appointments with a Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser, as well as group careers sessions and workshops covering a range of careers topics. These sessions support students in developing their knowledge of the world of work and making informed decisions about their next steps.

 

Key People

Careers Lead – Nathan Howard (Assistant Headteacher)

Governor Link for Careers - Berni Winterburn

Head of Careers & Partnerships - Bebeanna Woo (Thrive Education Partnership)

Enterprise Coordinator - David Lennox (Warwickshire Careers Hub) 

Personal Guidance - Lisa Hill (Career Seekers Direct)

For further details on our careers programme, please see our Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance Policy or contact our Careers Lead Nathan Howard via email n.howard@wa.thrive.ac