At Bishop Challoner Catholic College, our Careers provision is designed to prepare students for success in an ever-changing labour market. We are committed to equipping every young person with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make informed choices about their future. Through strong partnerships with employers, higher education and further education institutions, we offer a rich and varied careers programme delivered through themed drop-down days, careers events, work experience opportunities, PSHE lessons, assemblies and form time activities. All students also have access to impartial guidance and support from our Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser, ensuring they are well-supported every step of the way.
Careers Lead: Miss E Darby
If you would like further information on the careers programme, please contact Miss Darby on 0121 444 4161 or via email at e.darby@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
Careers Programme
The below documents give an overview of the careers programme here at Bishop Challoner Catholic College and the sorts of experiences and opportunities that will be available to students.
Impact
To ensure that our Careers provision effectively prepares our students for their next steps and are career ready, we measure and assess its impact in the following ways:
| Destination data (Post 16 and Post 18) | Annual analysis of data demonstrates student transitions to FE, HE apprenticeships or employment and percentage of NEETs |
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Log of careers guidance meetings/group work |
Overview of who has had guidance and how often, as well as identifying need for follow up and intended outcomes |
| Compass+ evaluations | Ensures career provision continues to meet Gatsby benchmark requirements |
| Student event evaluation | Measures the individual impact of key careers events |
| Teacher feedback | Discussions with staff following careers events or input (events, lessons, talks etc.) |
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End of year student reflection and evaluation |
Summing up of the careers work completed, skills gained, knowledge gained and personal journey so far. Identify gaps in knowledge which informs planning |
| Parent/Carer feedback | Questionnaire to parents/carers on careers provision |