Careers
At Yewlands Academy we are committed to giving every pupil high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).
All pupils receive impartial guidance from qualified careers professionals and have regular opportunities to explore the world of work, discover future pathways in education and work, and understand how these connect to their personal ambitions.
Yewlands Academy CEIAG Aims:
- Prepare every pupil for life beyond school, building the skills and confidence needed for further education, training, or employment.
- Broaden understanding of career options, allowing pupils to explore a wide range of industries and roles.
- Highlight the differences between school and the workplace, so pupils know what to expect and how to adapt.
- Inspire ambition, encouraging pupils to research opportunities and set goals that match their talents and interests.
- Provide clear information on post-16/18 choices, including sixth form, college, training providers, apprenticeships, higher education and employment.
- Provide tailored guidance and learning to vulnerable or disadvantaged pupils, ensuring everyone has equal access to opportunities.
- Promote a positive attitude to future work and lifelong learning, nurturing resilience and a commitment to personal growth.
The Yewlands Academy CEIAG programme has been developed to meet the requirements of the Statutory Guidance for Careers Guidance and Access for Education and Training Providers, with the aim of meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework of world class careers guidance for young people in England.
The Gatsby Benchmarks:
1. A stable careers programme.
2. Learning from career and labour market information.
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil.
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers.
5. Encounters with employers and employees.
6. Experiences of workplaces.
7. Encounters with further and higher education.
8. Personal guidance.
Click here to view the Careers Programme Overview
Employers and Education and Training Providers
We welcome visits from colleges, universities, training organisations and employers. Our Provider Access Policy sets out how education and training providers can request access to speak with pupils, in line with Section 42B of the Education Act 1997, the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, and the latest Department for Education statutory guidance or visit our employers page for more information on the types of activity you can get involved with.
Click here to view the Provider Access Policy
Current Partnerships and Data
We work in close partnership with a wide range of organisations to strengthen and enrich our careers programme, ensuring pupils have access to high-quality, up-to-date guidance and experiences. This includes working with Sheffield City Council, The Careers & Enterprise Company, local employers, training providers and universities. Our higher education partnerships include HEPP and HEPPSY, collaborative initiatives delivered by Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield. These partnerships help us provide meaningful encounters, raise aspirations and support pupils to make informed decisions about their future pathways. Please see the links below for partner privacy notices and information on how data is used:
Key Contacts
Trust Careers Leader – Ms L Yoxall – lyoxall@brigantiatrust.net
Trust Careers Advisor – Miss S Brown – sbrown2@brigantiatrust.net