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Athena endeavours to assess the impact of it's careers program on students by meeting with Careers Champions as representatives of the school body. Our Careers Lead, Miss Small, also analyses destinations data in line with activities that pupils have taken part in at school. In addition, the views of students and parents will be surveyed after key events e.g options evening and the careers fair.
Athena endeavours to assess the impact of it's careers program on students by meeting with Careers Champions as representatives of the school body. Our Careers Lead, Miss Small, also analyses destinations data in line with activities that pupils have taken part in at school. In addition, the views of students and parents will be surveyed after key events e.g options evening and the careers fair.
We are always looking for ways in which we can include employers and the labour market in our careers program; as well as post 16/18 providers so if you feel like you are able to work with us please contact the careers lead Danielle Small at:
Pupil entitlement:
All pupils in years 7-13 are entitled:
to find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point;
to hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education, academic routes and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events;
to understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
Our Careers and Further Education Coordinator and the manager of provider access requests procedure in school is:
Danielle Small
Contact information: danielle.small@athenaschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01522 534559
Leavers Data:
Leavers Data:
The pupils that have most recently left us have moved onto some exciting pastures new!
Destinations include:
Two pupils starting Lincoln YPLP on a pathway to adulthood.
Seven pupils have started Lincoln College one studying Public Services Course at level 1, three pupils studying Construction, one pupil studying on the Front of House course at level 1, one pupil studying on the Catering course at level 1, one pupil studying Automotive at Level 1 and one studying Joinery at level 1.
One pupil has started at Agar Special School studying for an Entry Level including Maths and English.
One pupil is studying at Access Creative College on the Level 3 Computing course.
Two pupils are studying at St Christopher's School.
One pupil is studying Level 1 Animal Care at Riseholme College.
One pupil at Trent View College for an Entry Level.
And finally we have one pupil studying the Entry level Horticulture pathway at Hill Holt Wood.
All pupils are enjoying their new found independence and we wish them the best of luck in their endeavours.
We measure our careers program's success, using Gatsby Benchmarks; we offer activities throughout the year, both in and out of the classroom (see long term plan at the top of the page). Please follow the link or watch the video for more information regarding Gatsby Benchmarks.
https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4
In key stage four, pupils are supported in preparation for adulthood skills. They benefit from 1:1 careers advisor meetings as well as mock interviews for jobs and post-16 education. They also gain from workshops with the DWP to create CVs for their working life.
Our core subjects in the curriculum in key stage four are complemented by the Btec qualifications in vocational subjects that pupils are passionate about and are keen to continue on in their post-16 education. This directly prepares them for adult life and the world of work.
All pupils are supported throughout their transitions to their post-16 provision, through the strong bonds we have forged with our most local institution: Lincoln College. Our links offer individual touring of the campus; which enables our pupils to understand college life and the types of lessons that will be available to them. These tours are individually tailored to each pupil and their post 16 aspirations.
Pupils have made comments such as
“I didn’t realise how big it was”
“The facilities are amazing!”
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
Our pupils in key stage three undertake their curriculum through the REAL Projects which allows them to link their curriculum learning to their career aspirations.
Throughout the REAL Projects they learn:
how to become project managers
where subjects fit into the labour market
about the workforce through trips and visitors each term
how different subjects work together through cross curricular learning
KS3 pupils also take part in 'school jobs', job application and interviews for roles such as: e-safety ambassador, school council and librarian. This allows them to understand the process of getting into the job market and gives them experience to build upon and learn from, ready for post-16 and post-18 interviews and application processes.
Across the school
Across the school
Our pupils across all year groups undertake the Personal Development and Employability programme through the Prince’s Trust. This programme runs over all year groups and enables pupils to develop their skills under the following headings:
Career Planning
Interview Techniques
Planning for Personal Development
Participating in Exercise
Being Healthy
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