Careers Programme & Careers in the Curriculum

Careers Programme and Careers in the Curriculum

We take a whole-school approach to careers education, with every member of staff contributing to the delivery of high-quality and impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG). This ensures that students have access to the information and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Our careers programme, delivered throughout the year, complements and supports the careers education embedded in the curriculum, providing students with practical experiences, exposure to different career options, and opportunities to develop the skills necessary for future success. Monitoring and Evaluation

Our aims and outcomes are defined by the Gatsby Benchmarks and will be reviewed annually using the Careers and Enterprise Company Compass and Tracker tool. Monitoring will also be conducted through Unifrog engagement reports, which are planned for development in 2025–26.

The Careers Education programme is an ongoing and cyclical process. Evaluation is being developed to include the views of stakeholders after careers activities. Feedback will be gathered through discussions, surveys, student voice meetings, and questionnaires.

The success of the programme and the school’s curriculum provision will be reflected in the school self-evaluation process and related reporting activities, including:

Annual review and evaluation
Subject audits
Visits from the North East Combined Authority
Ofsted inspection arrangements

The Governing Body will receive an annual report on Careers Education within St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. A formal review, based on the completion of Compass and Tracker documents, will be carried out in July 2026. Progress towards the Gatsby Benchmarks is tracked and maintained annually to ensure continuous improvement.