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Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

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At The Ravensbourne School, we deliver an ambitious careers programme that raises aspirations, promotes social mobility and prepares every student for successful futures. Guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to unlocking the potential of all learners, ensuring every student is supported to make confident, well‑informed decisions about their next steps.

Our careers programme is carefully planned and delivered from Year 7 to Year 13, supporting both academic and character development. We know our students and their backgrounds well, and as a result provide a comprehensive and inclusive programme that is highly ambitious for all.

Students are well informed about further and higher education, apprenticeships and employment pathways, and benefit from meaningful encounters with employers, training providers and universities. As pupils move through the school, careers support becomes increasingly personalised, ensuring guidance is matched to individual strengths, interests and aspirations, and enabling students to progress confidently towards their future goals

 

Careers Team

Miss G Fogg – Head of Careers - gfogg@trs.e21c.co.uk 

Mrs E Campbell– SLT member lead for Careers - ecampbell@trs.e21c.co.uk 

Mrs L Hobbs– Careers Advisor - lhobbs@trs.e21c.co.uk

 

We teach careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) through a variety of methods for example:

  • Drop Down Days dedicated to careers exploration 
  • Careers-focused assemblies
  • Explicit careers education within the Citizenship strand of our Personal Development Curriculum
  • Curriculum-linked careers content including up to date labour market Information 
  • Educational visits with a careers lens Employer encounters that provide real-world insights and inspiration  
  • Visits to further and higher education institutions helping students explore future pathways 
  • Year 10 and 12 Work Experience offering hands-on exposure to the world of work  
  • Careers guidance meetings opportunities to meet with our Careers Advisor

Personalised Careers Guidance

All students benefit from impartial, independent careers guidance delivered by our qualified, full‑time Careers Advisor who is permanently based on site.

How Students Can Access Careers Guidance

 

Automatic Appointments

  • All students in Year 11 and Year 13 receive a one‑to‑one careers guidance meeting.
  • Follow‑up appointments are provided where appropriate.
  • Meetings take place in the Careers Hub.

Staff Referrals

  • Staff can refer any student in Years 7–13 for careers guidance if additional support would be beneficial.

Drop‑In Sessions

  • The Careers Hub is open for student drop‑ins every Thursday and Friday.
  • Students may ask questions, seek advice or book a one‑to‑one meeting.

How Parents and Carers Can Access Support

Parents and carers can request a careers guidance meeting for their child using the link below:

Careers Guidance Meeting Request Form

A member of the careers team will then follow up to arrange support.

What Careers Guidance Meetings Include

Careers guidance meetings provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Explore interests, aspirations, strengths and areas for development
  • Learn about pathways including college, sixth form, apprenticeships, university, gap years and employment
  • Develop a clear, personalised action plan outlining next steps
  • Receive practical support with applications, CV writing and interview preparation

How Parents and Carers Can Support Their Child

Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting career decision‑making. You can help by:

  • Discussing the action plan from guidance meetings
  • Encouraging research into different pathways and attending open events together
  • Supporting with applications, CVs and interview preparation
  • Helping to organise deadlines and key dates
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and ownership of decisions

Key Stage‑Specific Careers Support

Key Stage 3

Students begin exploring the world of work and the links between learning and future careers. Resources help pupils understand how subjects such as English, Maths and Science connect to employment, while careers videos and research tools broaden awareness and aspirations.

Key Stage 4

As students prepare for GCSE choices and post‑16 pathways, careers education focuses on decision‑making, employability skills and understanding further education, apprenticeships and training routes.

Key Stage 5

Students receive targeted support for post‑18 destinations, including university, apprenticeships, employment and gap years. This includes guidance on applications, student finance, and preparation for life beyond school.

Careers Resources and External Links

Universities

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Apprenticeships

 

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 Employment

 

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 National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides free, confidential and impartial advice on learning, training and work. Students aged 13+ can create an account to:

  • Explore over 800 job profiles
  • Complete skills and interest assessments
  • Research courses and training opportunities
  • Plan next steps with personalised reports

 

Safeguarding and Confidentiality

Careers guidance meetings are confidential, with normal safeguarding procedures applying at all times. With permission, action plans or summaries may be shared with parents or carers where appropriate.

 Policy

careers education information advice and guidance policy 2025 2026 march 002 .pdf