Careers | Astley Park School

Careers at Astley Park School

Careers Lead KS4 contact details: -

Mrs A Powell 01257 262227 powella@astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Careers Lead KS3 contact details:

Aims : -

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (C.E.I.A.G.) at Astley Park School aims to:  

Prepare pupils for the transition to life after Astley Park School through curriculum and career learning linked to their individual aspirations, which will help learners make positive decisions for their future, whilst developing a culture of lifelong learning.
Support pupils in making informed decisions that are appropriate for them, learning from information provided, including Labour Market Information. 
Provide pupils with well-rounded experiences through a stable careers programme. 
Develop personal characteristics such as social skills, communication skills, functional life skills, personal skills, independence and resilience. 
Inspire and motivate pupils to develop themselves and their personal qualities as individuals and live as independently as possible. 
To provide pupils with the experiences of the workplace through work-related learning and/or employer encounters.  
To provide pupils with the opportunity to receive C.E.I.A.G and encounter career opportunities appropriate to their needs. 
To set 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, as per Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.