Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance
At Lea Manor we are dedicated to raising pupil’s aspirations and ensuring there are No Shortcuts to Success.
We will do this by supporting our young people to achieve their potential. Our careers programme is set out to empower pupils to plan and manage their own futures. Career learning will prepare pupils for opportunities and helps young people to become Lifelong learners. Pupils get a sense of real-life experiences when exposed to meaningful encounters with employers and further and higher education providers. This enhances their employability skills and makes them more aware of opportunities when leaving Lea Manor High School.
Our CEIAG information sessions support pupils with completing application forms, interview techniques, CV writing, and Career planning. Particular support is given to pupils with SEND needs when selecting their next steps and we also support Year 11 pupils in their transition to further education or apprenticeships after finishing school.
Our careers programme enables our pupils to have access to the wider world, through work experience, university trips, college and sixth form visits and visitors as well as our business breakfast events.
Once our pupils have left Lea Manor to attend Post 16 providers, we monitored their progress and the courses and providers they have attended. This allows us to monitor the visits and speakers we invite into school and ensure we cover the different industries that our pupils will go on to study in. Our career programme is regularly monitored and updated in line with emerging events and with the pupils of students within the school.
If you require any additional information or have any questions about Careers, colleges, Sixth form, post 16 please contact Mrs C Moore, Assistant Headteacher (Careers) on 01582 652600 Ext.130 or cmoore@leamanorhighschool.org
Our full CEIAG Policy is available to view here
Year 7
- Pupils are supported to recognise skills and qualities through the PSHE programme
- Pupils become aware of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers by being involved in activity days delivered through external providers such as EnergyQuest and STEM days at the University of Bedfordshire and Brunel University
- During National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, pupils engage in careers learning through their Form time and in the classroom within the wider curriculum
- A range of speakers from various industries and professional backgrounds will lead talks throughout the year
Year 8
- Pupils are supported to recognise skills and qualities through the PSHE programme
- Pupils extend their knowledge and skills sets in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers by being involved in activity days delivered through external providers such as EnergyQuest and STEM days at the University of Bedfordshire and Brunel University
- During National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, pupils engage in careers learning through their Form time and in the classroom within the wider curriculum
- A range of speakers from various industries and professional backgrounds will lead talks throughout the year
Year 9
- Pupils are supported to recognise skills and qualities through the PSHE programme
- Pupils extend their knowledge and skills sets in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers by being involved in activity days delivered through external providers such as EnergyQuest and STEM days at the University of Bedfordshire and Brunel University
- During National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, pupils engage in careers learning through their Form time and in the classroom within the wider curriculum
- A range of speakers from various industries and professional backgrounds will lead talks throughout the year
- Options Day for pupils to engage with future careers each subject will offer
Year 10
- Pupils attend aspiration visits to universities such as University of Bedfordshire and Brunel University
- Taster day at FE Colleges
- A range of speakers from various industries and professional backgrounds will lead talks throughout the year
- Pupils follow up on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers by being further involved in activity days delivered through external providers such as Vauxhall
- 1 week work experience and exposure to the world of work to develop their skills and abilities
- BESP employer speed meeting event
- Mock interview workshops
- During National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, pupils engage in careers learning through their Form time and in the classroom within the wider curriculum
- Opportunity to visit the World Skills UK Event at the NEC in Birmingham
- Offered 1:1 interview for any identified, targeted pupils (SEN, Pupil Premium, EAL)
Year 11
- Sixth Form Colleges/Schools, Further Education colleges, Apprenticeship providers attend assembly time during Autumn to present options available Post 16
- Careers Convention for pupils and parents to speak to experts within industries and Post 16 providers and universities
- Careers Education Information and guidance is given in applying for Post 16 opportunities
- A range of speakers from various industries and professional backgrounds will lead talks throughout the year
- During National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week, pupils engage in careers learning through their Form time and in the classroom within the wider curriculum
- Apprenticeships Fair
- Preparing pupils for NCS (National Citizen Service)
- Offered 1:1 interview for any identified, targeted pupils (SEN, Pupil Premium, EAL)
Provider Access Legislation (PAL)
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Pupil entitlement
All pupils in years 8 to 13 are entitled:
- 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
For pupils of compulsory school age these encounters are mandatory and there will be a minimum of two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (Year 8 to 9) and two encounters for pupils during the ‘second key phase’ (Year 10 to 11).
These provider encounters will be scheduled during the main school hours and the provider will be given a reasonable amount of time to, as a minimum:
- Share information about both the provider and the approved technical education qualification and apprenticeships that the provider offers
- Explain what career routes those options could lead to
- Provide insights into what it might be like to learn or train with that provider (including the opportunity to meet staff and pupils from the provider)
- Answer questions from pupils
Meaningful provider encounters
One encounter is defined as one meeting/session between pupils and one provider. We are committed to providing meaningful encounters to all pupils using the Making It Meaningful checklist.
Meaningful online engagement is also an option, and we are open to providers that are able to provide live online engagement with our pupils.
Previous providers
In previous years we have invited the following providers from the local area to speak to our pupils:
- TUI
- Kier
- Amazon
- Wilmott Dixon
- Ask Apprenticeships
Management of provider access requests
A provider wishing to request access should contact Mrs C Moore, Assistant Headteacher by email: cmoore@leamanorhighschool.org
Opportunities for access
The school offers the six provider encounters required by law and a number of additional events, integrated into the school careers programme.
We will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils or their parents or carers.
Please speak to Mrs C Moore to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
Pupil destinations
Pupils who attend Lea Manor have gone on to enrol with a number of Post 16 institutions, including:
- Luton Sixth Form College
- Barnfield College
- Oaklands College
- Central Bedfordshire College
- Cardinal Newman Sixth Form
- Apprenticeship Schemes
Class of '22 Pupil destination data
- Number of pupils enrolled in School Sixth Forms: 3
- Number of pupils enrolled at Luton Sixth Form College: 95
- Number of pupils enrolled in Further Education destinations: 99
- Number of pupils enrolled onto Apprenticeships: 4
Class of '23 data is yet to be received.
BESP Business Breakfast
The BESP Business Breakfasts provides Year 10 pupils with the opportunity to meet with employers from a variety of sectors and ask them questions about their careers. These events give pupils an insight into various careers, the routes into such careers, and what working life is like for different sectors. Our next Business Breakfast for this year will take place in December 2023.
We are very interested in working with our local community so if you think this is something you would like to support please contact Mrs C Moore at cmoore@leamanorhighschool.org
Our last BESP Business Breakfast took place 31st October 2023 and had representatives from the following companies talking to our pupils:
- Luton Council
- NHS
- ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
- Leonardo
- Street Football Tournament
- Lea Manor High School
Labour Market Information (LMI)
The following links provide information about the workplace. Labour Market Information describes the condition of the labour market, past and present, as well as future projections. It makes clear where work opportunities are increasing or decreasing, what occupations exist, what you need to study to become a professional in that occupation, what is required to take up an occupation, how one can find a job, change job or progress in a career.
Access to the report can be found on the link below, along with access to external websites:
Parents/Carers
As a parent we know that choices available to your child will be very different from the ones you had when you were at school. However as a parent/carer your guidance can significantly influence decisions made by your child so it is therefore imperative that we have up to date information. Please help your child to look at their options and speak to them to ensure they become lifelong learners and that they also understand that there are No shortcuts to Success. We also look for parents to become actively involved in our schools Business Breakfasts with our Year 10 pupils (please see further information under BESP)
InvestIN's parent event series is designed to give parents the essential tools they'll need to support their child on their career journey. Events are run by leading experts and are free to attend.
For careers information and advice specifically for parents, you may find these websites useful:
If you have any careers-related concerns for your child, please contact Mrs C Moore on cmoore@leamanorhighschool.org
Employers
Here at Lea Manor High School, we make it our aim to raise aspirations and give our pupils every opportunity to access the world of work, and we welcome employers, industry representatives, and training providers to contact us to support our pupils in increasing their knowledge about employability.
Here is a list of possible activities you could get involved in within our school:
- Work experience placements
- Workplace visits
- Careers talks
- CV writing advice
- Interview preparation
- Mentoring
- Enterprise competitions
If you are able to support any of the above activities to help our students, we would really like to hear from you.
You can contact Mrs C Moore on 01582 652600 Ext.130 or email cmoore@leamanorhighschool.org
Local Colleges
View a fill list of local Further Education providers and their Open Event information here
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships may be a more suitable option for pupils embarking on their post-16 journeys.
Use the following links and information to find out a little more:
Parent-Pack-March.pdfParent-Pack-April-1.pdf
Parent-Pack-June-1-002.pdfApprenticeship-Pack-for-16-19-year-olds.pdf
Please use the following links to access websites, which can provide you with further information on Apprenticeships:
Useful Links
For information about Careers and Post 16, take a look at the information below