Careers education plays a pivotal role in supporting young people to choose an appropriate post-16/18 programme of study, which reflects their interests, talents, abilities and needs. A stable careers programme helps young people to understand the wider context of their learning, raises aspirations and to make informed and suitable choices relating to their future.

At Heron Hall our careers programme is dynamic, innovative and caters for all students from Year 7-13. Our programme supports students to identify areas of interest and to begin to consider the necessary skills and qualities needed to thrive in their industry.

At Heron Hall Academy we provide a progressive careers programme which enables students to plan and manage their careers effectively. All careers guidance provided to students is high quality, impartial and is underpinned by the Gatsby benchmarks and follows statutory guidance outlined in the Careers Strategy. 

We track, monitor and report on our careers programme using the Compass+ tool. This allows us to ensure that our programme remains in line with the Gatsby benchmarks and identifies any gaps within the provision we offer. 

Our careers programme allows students to explore their interests using a variety of different mediums, such as assemblies, form time activities, employability workshops, visits, trips, careers fairs and 1:1 tailored careers support and guidance. 

At Heron Hall, our careers programme will support students to: 

• Transition to life beyond secondary school (A-Levels, higher education and the workplace)

• Make informed choices that are suitable and appropriate for them.

• Identify potential areas of interest and future career paths 

• Develop characteristics (e.g. social skills, communication, innovation, resilience and leadership which support high achieving students in the curriculum and their careers).

• Develop their aspirations and aspirational career choices  

At Heron Hall Academy we have a whole school approach to careers.

All staff support the delivery of CEIAG - Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance.

This means that every member of the staff, not just the careers team, plays a role in helping students with their career development. 

This approach ensures that careers education is integrated into various aspects of school life through the pastoral and tutorial programme and within curriculum departments

We also have a designated CEIAG team who coordinate and monitor the delivery of the school careers plan:

• Mr M. Molokwu – Assistant Headteacher KS5 and Careers Lead 

• Mr D. Angeletos – Head of Year 

• Ms S. Mahamroot – Careers Coordinator

• Ms A. Dadiciu (Sixth Form Office Manager)

Careers guidance at Heron Hall Academy is essential in empowering students to make well-informed decisions about their futures, aligning their educational journey with the demands and opportunities of the modern job market.

It nurtures self-awareness and ambition among students, guiding them to understand their personal strengths and interests and how these can be effectively translated into fulfilling career paths.