Code of practice

The aim of CEIAG at Ferryhill School is to:

At Ferryhill School, our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is designed to ensure that every student is fully supported to make well‑informed and realistic decisions about their future.

We are committed to delivering a planned, progressive careers programme for Years 7–11 that is accessible to students, parents, carers, staff, governors, and employers.

Our aims are to:

1. Access & Equality

• Provide accurate, up‑to‑date, impartial information and resources for all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, ability, disability, social background, or sexual orientation.

• Promote equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity, challenge stereotypes, and raise aspirations.

2. Personalised Guidance & Support

• Empower students by helping them access CEIAG to make well‑informed, realistic decisions about their next steps.

• Offer personalised, impartial 1:1 careers guidance from a qualified professional at key transition points, in line with statutory requirements.

• Review programme effectiveness using student and parent feedback, post‑16 destination data, and the Compass+ evaluation tool.

3. Labour Market & Careers Information

• Provide students and parents with access to current labour market information (LMI), including information about local opportunities, growth sectors, and future skills needs.

4. Curriculum & Careers

• Work with subject leaders and teachers to embed careers learning within the curriculum, helping students understand how subjects connect to future pathways and careers.

5. Encounters with Employers & Workplaces

• Provide regular and meaningful encounters with employers through talks, workshops, mentoring, and enterprise activities.

• Ensure that all students gain first‑hand experience of the workplace, including work visits, shadowing, and work experience opportunities.

6. Encounters with Further & Higher Education

• Ensure all students have encounters with colleges, sixth forms, training providers, universities, and apprenticeship providers to understand their full range of options.

• Host events such as careers fairs and provider talks, ensuring compliance with the Provider Access Legislation (Baker Clause).

7. Partnership & Engagement

• Work in partnership with employers, post‑16 providers, training organisations, and youth services to broaden students’ horizons and opportunities.

• Engage parents and carers by providing them with information, advice, and guidance to support their child’s career planning.

8. Staff Development

• Provide ongoing training for staff to ensure they are confident in advising students about qualifications, progression routes, and opportunities.

Our CEIAG programme is reviewed annually to ensure it meets the needs of our students and reflects national best practice, the Gatsby Benchmarks, and DfE statutory guidance.