Careers Advice and Guidance

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is central to Saint Gabriel’s College’s commitment to raising achievement for all students. A young person’s career is their journey through learning and work, and it is essential that they are supported in making informed decisions about their future.

At Saint Gabriel’s College, all students follow a planned programme of careers education to help them develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make successful transitions both within school and beyond. Our CEIAG provision aims to raise aspirations, support informed decision-making, and enable students to become confident, active participants in society.

We support students in developing a positive self-image and building the confidence required to plan for their future pathways.

Our CEIAG Programme

Saint Gabriel’s College is committed to providing all students in Years 7–11 with a comprehensive CEIAG programme aligned to the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance.

Our programme provides:

Up-to-date and impartial careers information
Opportunities for meaningful encounters with employers and workplaces
Support at key transition points
A structured careers curriculum delivered through advisory and enrichment

The CEIAG programme is designed to prepare students for the changing world of work and to equip them with the skills needed to manage future choices, transitions and responsibilities.

The diagram below outlines the Careers Journey at Saint Gabriel’s College, showing how careers education and experiences are developed progressively from Year 7 through to Year 11.

Further Information

For further information about careers advice and guidance at Saint Gabriel’s College, please contact:

Mr Chambers
tchambers@saintgabrielscollege.org

Statement of Commitment

Saint Gabriel’s College is committed to maintaining the highest standards in careers provision and is currently working towards re-accreditation of the Quality in Careers Standard.

This nationally recognised award is fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and complies with Department for Education statutory guidance. The school has held this accreditation for a number of years and continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering high-quality, impartial and independent CEIAG.

Through meeting the requirements of the Quality in Careers Standard and the Gatsby Benchmarks, Saint Gabriel’s College aims to:

Raise student aspirations
Improve outcomes and achievement
Ensure all students are well prepared for their next steps

Measuring Impact

At Saint Gabriel’s College, we use the Compass+ careers benchmark tool to evaluate and continuously improve our CEIAG provision.

Progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks is reviewed regularly throughout the academic year to ensure we meet all eight benchmarks.

We monitor the impact of our careers programme through:

Student voice and feedback
Staff feedback
Evaluation of careers activities and events
Ongoing review of policies and provision

All CEIAG activities and policies are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective, relevant and aligned with statutory guidance.

Careers Documents and Resources

The following documents provide further information about careers education, work experience, and post-16 pathways at Saint Gabriel’s College: