WAPPING HIGH SCHOOL

RAISING ASPIRATIONS | WIDENING HORIZONS

CAREERS EDUCATION POLICY & WEBSITE CONTENT

This policy is underpinned by our belief that our pupils will become international citizens able to access opportunities across the globe. Our vision of “Raising Aspirations, Broadening Horizons” relies on an excellent careers education program throughout students’ time at Wapping High School. At Wapping High School, we provide the support, education, and guidance required to ensure all Year 11 pupils make the best possible decisions when transitioning to post-16 pathways. We prepare pupils for the world of work and further education by providing local and global contextual knowledge alongside the essential skills that employers and educational institutes require.

At Wapping High School, we are committed to fulfilling our statutory duties in relation to careers education and guidance. This includes enabling students to understand the full range of options available to them, including but not limited to A-levels, Apprenticeships, BTECs, and T-levels.

Program Management and Delivery

We recognise the importance of putting in place effective arrangements for the management and delivery of our Careers Education program. At Wapping High School, we use the Gatsby Benchmarks to plan, review, and improve our Careers Education provision. Responsibility for delivery of the program is that of the teaching staff.

• Management & Contact: Management of the program is the responsibility of Serra Sanders (email: serrasanders@wappinghigh.org / Tel: 0203 597 3670).
• Training & CPD: Teachers will receive prior notice and specific training for delivering aspects of the program. This will be delivered through the school’s CPD sessions. Subject leaders are responsible for Gatsby Benchmark 4 (linking learning to the careers curriculum).
• Independent Support: At Wapping High School, we work closely with Tower Hamlets Workpath and have access to their independent support and guidance counsellors (Gatsby Benchmark 8). All pupils will meet with a counsellor during Year 11 (those with EHCP plans will also meet them as part of their annual review).
• Parental Involvement: We recognise the important role that parents have in their child’s career development and aim to involve parents as much as possible in the careers education program. We host a range of information meetings at appropriate times throughout the program.
• External Partners: At Wapping High School, we work closely with educational institutes, employers, and local businesses to deliver a careers program that is relevant to and reflective of the local community. These include but are not limited to sixth form colleges, universities, and employment providers.

Year 11 Careers & Post-16 Provision

In this final year, our careers focus is dedicated to Year 11 transition, progression, and post-16 pathways. While Year 11 students do not undertake work experience placements, the school will be running a comprehensive program of careers and post-16 support throughout the academic year.

Note: Gatsby Benchmark 4 (Linking curriculum to careers) is reflected and evidenced in the curriculum plans of individual departments across the school.