Careers
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The information contained here will have relevance for students, teachers, parents and employers.
If you would like to find out more about Careers at Robert Barclay Academy or if you are interested in providing support, please contact our Careers Leader Mr M Rome, Assistant Headteacher.
Through our curriculum at RBA, we aim to develop ambitious students who are aspirational and fully prepared for their future lives beyond school in an ever changing world. We aim to promote an aspirational culture and encourage students and parents to engage with careers education in partnership with YC Herts, the Local Area Enterprise Partnership. Since 2018 we have had a close working relationship with Reynold’s food, who have provide assemblies work placements and interview preparation for our students.
In order to achieve this, there are a number of key events in careers information, advice and guidance on the journey through the school. In addition to year group activities, we also give parents information at planned events through the year and listen to student voice regarding careers education through an annual workshop and questionnaire. Each subject area displays posters about careers linked to that subject, alongside a central careers display (main corridor by the library) and dedicated area within the library.
We are working to the new Gatsby benchmarks for Careers Education and also recognise the Hertfordshire Skills Framework and encourage the development of these employability skills through the wider curriculum. A copy of these documents can be found in the appendices.
Key organisations supporting RBA careers provision:
YC Hertfordshire
RBA Personal Advisor Anna Johns |
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Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership/ Careers and Enterprise Companywww.careersandenterprise.co.uk RBA Senior Enterprise Coordinator Chris Downton |
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Opportunities for Students Assistant Headteacher Mark Rome |
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Local Enterprise Industry Partner
RBA LEP Advisor Meeta Khatani from Reynold’s Foods |
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Employer engagement: Can you help?
We are very keen to establish links with employers who will be able to open our students’ eyes to the world of work. We currently engage with a range of different employers through work shadowing placements for our Year 10 students. We welcome further support from employers from a range of industries. If you would like to help, please contact Mr M Rome, Assistant Headteacher.
Guidance for parents/carers:
Clearly parents and carers play a very significant role in helping students to make informed choices about their study options and decisions about their future careers. Parents and carers should be encouraged to discuss with their child about options and future aspirations. We welcome parents and carers’ input and recommend that you always attend activities at school such as GCSE and A-Level Options’ evenings. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach and we recognise that all students must be able to make informed decisions avoiding pre-conceived ideas or stereotypes. There are further suggested web-links at the end of this document that give useful additional information.
Careers programme is reviewed annual, next review September 2022.
Careers Map
Year 6 |
Gatsby Benchmark |
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Aim for prospective/new students:
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1, 3, 8 |
AUTUMN TERM (Year 6)
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1 1 |
SUMMER TERM (Year 6)
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8 1
1 1, 8 |
Year 7 |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Year 7 students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
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1, 4
3 |
SPRING TERM
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5 |
SUMMER TERM
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4 2 |
Year 8 |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Year 8 students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
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5 1, 3, 7, 8 |
SPRING TERM
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4 8 |
SUMMER TERM
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6 |
Year 9 |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Year 9 students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
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5 1, 2, 3 |
SPRING TERM
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1, 4, 6, 7 |
SUMMER TERM
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7 3 8 |
Year 10 |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Year 10 students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
Continue to explore their future – www.Start.co.uk – linking strengths and interests with career specific information |
1, 5, 4 2, 3 |
SPRING TERM
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5 |
SUMMER TERM
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3, 5, 6
8 7 3 |
Year 11 |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Year 11 students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
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1, 2, 3, 4, 8 5 8 3, 8 |
SPRING TERM
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4, 8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 8 8 |
SUMMER TERM
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4 3 |
Sixth Form |
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Raise aspirations through our aims for Sixth Form students to:
*Labour Market Information Update (East of England) shared in RBA Review and in form times with guidance each term |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2 |
AUTUMN TERM
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1, 3, 4, 3, 7, 8 8 3 7 |
SPRING TERM
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5 8 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
SUMMER TERM
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TBC 6 |
Next review September 2021
Gatsby Benchmark
At RBA we work to the ‘Gatsby Benchmark’ in order to fulfil our requirements to students about good careers guidance.
Hertfordshire Skills Framework
We are also informed and utilise the Hertfordshire Skills Framework to guide our Careers provision based on the skills that local employers have recognised make good employees.
Personal & People |
Hertfordshire Understanding |
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Motivation and ambition |
Actively participate Show enthusiasm Knowledge of the sector Pursue aspirations and goals |
Confidence |
Willing to meet new people Able to hold conversations with peers, managers and customers Recognise own strengths and able to present these |
Respect and good manners |
Listen and learn Recognise the feelings of others Be polite Remain calm |
Determination and resilience |
Commitment to get things done Learn from mistakes and accept criticism Resist distractions Adapt to changes |
Adaptability |
Flexible to cope with changing demands Able to apply knowledge to different situations |
Teamwork |
Cooperate with others Recognise skills in others Value contribution from others |
Technical & Practical Skills |
Hertfordshire Understanding |
Numeracy |
Apply simple mathematical concepts Understand simple arithmetic Understand costs and expenditure |
Literacy |
Able to express yourself in writing Understanding of business etiquette verbally and in writing Able to explain yourself verbally |
Business and customer awareness |
Understand commercial realities Able to professionally communicate with customers Manage your time effectively |
Analytical and problem- solving skills |
Investigate systematically Identify problems Look for better ways and suggest solutions Plan and organise tasks |
Digital technology |
Understand the development in technology for business Basic knowledge of IT |
Qualifications |
Achieve qualifications valued by employers |
Useful Websites (for students, parents and carers and teachers)
National Apprenticeship Service | https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship | Allows you to search for live apprenticeship vacancies across the country. |
Amazing Apprenticeships | https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ | Find out about apprenticeships as well as live vacancies. |
YC Hertfordshire | https://www.ychertfordshire.org/ | The leading provider of CEIAG provision for young people both inside and outside of school in Hertfordshire. |
UCAS | https://www.ucas.com/ | All you need to know about applying for university and the courses available for you. |
Hertfordshire Labour Market Information | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxEnwYjtk5w |
An infographic video to explain the types of jobs available and skills required in Hertfordshire |
Hop into Hertfordshire |
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Powered by Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, students, employers, residents wishing to upskill, are now able to HOP into all the resources they need to make informed career decisions and build a future talent pipeline. |
See also Hertfordshire Skills Framework.