Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
& Work Related Learning (WRL)
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
& Work Related Learning (WRL)
Our careers lead at Clocktower is Celia Squire, she can be reached at squirec@harrissouthnorwood.org.uk, 020 8405 5070 telephone extension: 3938.
By working in partnership with external agencies, businesses and members of our community we will provide accurate and focused career information, advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of our students, and thereby enable all of our students to make informed choices about their career pathways.
Careers Plan 2023-2024
Annual Plan
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Embedded into the tutorial programme across all years
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Embedded into the assembly programme across all years
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Every Vocational subject to arrange at least one careers talk throughout the year
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Careers week National Careers Week 2024 4th – 9th March
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Enterprise Week – Links with business
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National Apprenticeship National Apprenticeship Week 2024 will run from Monday 5th – Sunday 11th of February
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Meet Gatsby Benchmarks
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Ensure access to Apprenticeship info in line with the Baker clause
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Meet the needs of the CDI framework
All students will be given
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Access to a qualified, impartial and independent careers adviser for personalised guidance
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Access up-do-date and contextualised information about the world of work and labour market
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Access up-do-date and contextualised information and guidance about higher education, training and employment opportunities
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Information about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, as part of a careers programme, which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point. 
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The opportunity to hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
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Informed about how to make applications for a full range of academic and technical courses, both at the end of GCSEs and the end of Post-16 qualifications
Year 7 |
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At least one external speaker during assembly on a career path -
Trips/Educational visits if possible -
Access to workshops/careers talks -
Tutor programme (UNIFROG) including access to resources: -
EHCP/LAC careers meetings 1-2-1 with Careers Advisors -
1-2-1 careers meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Drop-in meetings available with careers advisors |
Year 8 |
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At least one external speaker presentation on a career path -
Trips/Educational visits if possible -
Access to workshops/careers talks -
Tutor programme (UNIFROG) including access to resources: -
EHCP/LAC careers meetings 1-2-1 with Careers Advisors -
1-2-1 careers meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Drop-in meetings available with careers advisors |
Year 9 |
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At least one external speaker presentation on a career path -
Trips/Educational visits if possible -
Access to workshops/careers talks -
Work with EC (Enterprise coordinator) to find a suitable careers session/interviews -
Tutor programme (UNIFROG) including access to resources: -
What makes a leader? -
Careers & Library Research -
Your skills, your team, your future -
CV Writing -
EHCP/LAC careers meetings 1-2-1 with Careers Advisors -
1-2-1 career meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Drop-in meetings available with career advisors -
Careers Advisors to assist EHCP with options |
Year 10 |
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At least one external speaker presentation on a career path -
Trips/Educational visits if possible -
Access to workshops/career talks -
Tutor programme (UNIFROG) including access to resources: -
Teamwork & Communication -
Interview Preparation -
Independence -
Workplace behaviour -
Work with EC to set up careers mock interview day -
Vocational subjects to provide the required vocational elements of their course -
EHCP/LAC careers meetings 1-2-1 with Careers Advisors -
1-2-1 career meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Drop-in meetings available with career advisors -
Careers Advisors to assist EHCP with options (and any other students via drop-in sessions) -
Harris experience offered 1-2-1 with Careers Advisor |
Year 11 |
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At least one external speaker presentation on a career path -
Trips/Educational visits if possible -
Access to workshops/career talks -
Talks on apprenticeships and universities -
Tutor programme (UNIFROG) including access to resources: -
All year 11’s will meet with 6th Form Leaders to discuss 6th Form -
Vocational subjects to provide the required vocational elements of their course -
All students with arrange 1-2-1 meetings with the Careers Advisor -
EHCP/LAC careers meetings 2x 1-2-1 with Careers Advisors -
1-2-1 career meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Drop-in meetings available with career advisors -
1-2-1 for Harris experience -
1-2-1 career meetings with students in line with the behaviour policy -
Support potential NEET students |
Please click Here for access to the Harris Federation careers website for students.
Please click Here for Labour Market Information
Please click Here for PALs statement.