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Year 11 Destinations
As an academy we provide effective careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), in line with the statutory to encourage our students to make good choices and understand what they need to do to succeed in the careers to which they aspire.
We provide opportunities for a range of education and training providers to speak to our students to inform them about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships, and we also promote and have access to a range of education and training providers to best suit their needs and aspirations. This was particularly evident during National Careers Week and at our Careers Fair were we welcomed over 60 external exhibitors from different universities, training providers and employers. We were also pleased to welcome Oxford University, AIM Apprenticeships and Make Happen (in conjunction with the University of Essex) as our keynote speakers.
We encourage all our students, at the appropriate time, to book appointments with Directions, our independent, high quality unbiased careers advice and guidance providers. We also, when possible, provide good quality, meaningful opportunities for our students to encounter the world of work.
To ensure that all Year 11 students are supported with making informed decisions on their post-16 destinations, targeted support is provided in the autumn term of Year 11. During this time, assemblies are presented covering a range of post-16 providers. Student surveys are also used to identify any students that need additional support. All of our Year 11 cohort are invited to book a careers appointment and many commented on how our independent and impartial careers advisors, Directions, helped them to choose the most suitable post-16 destinations.
As a result of the high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance our students have received, 89.37% of our Year 11 cohort opted to stay at a sixth form/ college, with 37.54% choosing to continue their studies at Plume College. 2.99% of our Year 11 cohort were successful in applying for an apprenticeship with a further 4.32% securing employment. At present, 3.32% of students have unknown destinations/declined to inform. These students have been offered and will continue to have access to advice and guidance at the academy if requested. This figure is significantly below the Essex average (4.3%).
Quote from Mr Hallam – Leader of CEIAG:
We are delighted with the manner in which Year 11 have positively engaged in the CEIAG provided and wish them the best of luck on whichever pathway they have embarked upon. We measure impact by the NEET figures and the low%, lower than the Essex average is a direct indication of the high quality CEIAG our students receive. We continue to review the feedback received and adjust our provision so it best meets the needs of each cohort so that they can confidentially and successfully move onto their intended destination.
Quote from a Year 11 student.
'We have learned about careers from Year 7 all the way through to Year 11. I liked the careers fair, and the College Open Evening helped me to decide my next steps, I’m looking forward to studying A Levels next year.’
Quote from a parent of a Year 11 student.
'My son had a careers appointment at the beginning of Year 11, and they helped him to find the right course and helped him apply. We are grateful for the support he had throughout his time at Plume’