Futures

Introduction

“If individuals understand themselves and their opportunities, and have developed the right skill set, they will be able to take their next steps; but real life is rarely as simple as this. So the framework is also rooted in learning theory emphasising the development of autonomy, personal agency, self-efficacy beliefs, and cognitive understanding through constructed experiences and social interactions. It recognises the importance of enabling children and young people to create a personal narrative that locates their career wellbeing in the wider context of their personal, social, political, economic, and environmental wellbeing.”
(CDI Framework, January 2020)

All learners at Ifield Community College will participate in a careers programme that enables them to:

• Understand education, training, employment, and other progression opportunities
• Develop the skills necessary for career planning and personal development
• Access relevant information and practical learning experiences
• Create individual progression plans for future success
• Provide feedback to improve the careers programme

Access to Careers Information

All learners will have access to careers information that is:

• Easily available through online resources and in person
• Comprehensive, covering all progression options
• Inclusive of financial aid opportunities
• Supported by a robust STEM programme (STEMatICC)
• Enriched with post-16 and university application support

Careers Guidance Entitlement

Students are entitled to a CEIAG programme that is:

• Ethical, professional, impartial, and confidential
• Integrated into their educational experience
• Based on collaboration with parents/carers
• Focused on raising aspirations, challenging stereotypes, and promoting diversity
• Impartial, up to date, and relevant to their phase of education
• Confidential and tailored to individual needs
• Supportive of equal opportunities
• Delivered by qualified professionals (VSi holds a Level 6 qualification in Careers Leadership, LCo holds a Level 6 qualification in Careers Advice)

Commitment

The school is committed to:

• Providing impartial resources and advice to help students make informed career choices
• Embedding careers education into the overall curriculum across all subject areas
• Encouraging ambition and achievement
• Involving students, parents, and carers in career pathway development
• Ensuring no student is disadvantaged in accessing education, training, or employment

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or would like to speak to me in more detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Mrs V Sinclair, Futures Leader

ICC Compass Evaluation

“All ICC students are entitled to impartial careers education, information and guidance which will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills they need to make successful choices, manage transitions in learning and move into further education and work.” (Options and Pathway Coordinator at ICC)

“Effective careers education and guidance support pupils to continue in education or training on leaving the school. The guidance is highly valued by pupils and they appreciate the careers advice provided for Years 8 and 11 on days which have a dedicated PSHE focus. As a result, pupils are aware of the wide range of career opportunities available to them. Visits to local universities are helping to raise the aspirations of pupils from Year 7 onwards. As a consequence of the school’s effective support and guidance, the vast majority of pupils leave school to pursue education, employment or training opportunities.” (Ofsted, 2018)

Click to view the recent Compass + | Your report

Unifrog

Unifrog is available to all students and provides a comprehensive platform to support career and post-16/post-18 progression planning. Whether students are considering university, apprenticeships, college, or other pathways, Unifrog offers up-to-date information and guidance to help them make informed decisions.

The platform includes a wide range of resources, including:

• A careers library to explore different professions and industries.
• Career quizzes and personality assessments to help identify areas of interest.
• A CV builder to create professional CVs.
• Online courses and activities that can strengthen CVs, personal statements, and university or apprenticeship applications.

The Unifrog homepage is linked below. Students should log in using their school email address. If they are logging in for the first time or have forgotten their password, they should select the password reset option, check their school email, and follow the instructions to create a new password.

Unifrog is also used to manage work experience placements. It plays an important role in facilitating communication between students, employers, and the school, ensuring that all necessary health and safety requirements and documentation are completed.

The following document sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at 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

Click to view application for Provider Access