Careers Advice
As part of improving the quality and effectiveness of Barton Court's Careers Education and Guidance for our students, the careers team and senior leaders work with governors, heads of year, teaching staff, students, parents, external agencies, further education institutions and businesses so that Barton Court continues to ensure that our students receive excellent Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).
Contact details for key staff:
Mr Wilcock, Director of MFL and Careers Coordinator – rwilcock@bartoncourt.org
Mr Wilcock can be contacted on 01227 464600
Mrs Senior, Head of History and Lead Teacher for Gifted and Talented students – asenior@bartoncourt.org
Mr Lawrence, Assistant Headteacher – clawrence@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court works tirelessly to achieve the updated Gatsby Careers
Benchmarks. The School uses Compass Plus, an online self-evaluation tool for schools to use to assess how careers support compares against the Gatsby Benchmarks and the national average. Barton Court also completes the Future Skills Questionnaire and the Internal Leadership review to evaluate student and staff understanding of careers education.
Barton Court works with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) which provides external support to the School. The aim is for every student from Year 7 – 13 to have multiple meaningful encounters each year with employers, and that these encounters will inspire pupils and allow them to learn about what work is like, or what it takes to be successful in the workforce. In addition to this, the School aims for all pupils to have encounters with higher education and technical / vocational providers. Students will have encounters with these organisations whilst in school.
The School is excited to work towards the new statutory requirement for students at Key Stage 3 to have 5 days of work experience, alongside our existing 5 days in both Years 10 and 12. The Equalex Framework will be used to inform how this modern work experience is planned and delivered:
(For more information see the Careers and Enteprise Company website: Modern Work Experience | CEC Corporate Web)
From Year 7 through to Year 13 students are encouraged to actively develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their preparations for the world of employment across a range of subjects, tutor time and dedicated Personal Development days. Activities, including business and enterprise projects, as well as workshops and specialist speakers, support our provision for our students.
Every pupil, and their parents / carers, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. The National Careers Service offers information and professional advice about education, training and work to adults and young people aged 13 years and over. Pupils and their parents / carers can access support via a website, helpline and web chat. For more information, visit:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
