Here at Tudor Grange Academy we provide our students with a full Careers Information and Advice programme on Careers Education to ensure they are prepared for the future and have received the skills, information and opportunities to help them make informative choices for future study or work. Our students will be independent and flexible and able to adapt to the challenging world ahead of them whether that be Higher Education or employment. At Tudor Grange Academy every year group from 7 upwards has the opportunity to engage with business through industry days, work experience, careers fairs, cadet programs and classroom workshops. Tudor Grange Academy favours strongly alumni students who are invited back to discuss their routes.
Our careers program focuses on a particular area for every year group from Year 7 to Year 13.
- Year 7 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 2, 4, 5, 6)
- Year 8 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
- Year 9 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Year 10 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Year 11 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Year 12 – CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Year 13 – CIAG Program (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
These CIAG programmes relate to the 8 ‘Gatsby Benchmarks’ which is part of the new careers strategy from the Department for Education. The strategy is a whole school approach to delivering careers guidance to all of our students throughout their time at Tudor Grange Academy.
- A stable careers programme with a careers leader
- Learning from careers and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each student
- Linking curriculum learning with careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experience of work places
- Encounters with HE and further education
- Personal guidance
These benchmarks are met by delivering a range of activities from 1:1 guidance, external speakers, visiting higher and further education establishments and business sectors, work placements, careers fairs and through the curriculum.
Tudor Grange Academy is a member of the Worcester Careers Hub, which is in partnership with the Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire LEP.
Baker Clause Policy Statement
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s educations or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Tudor Grange Academy uses the Gatsby Benchmarks as a guide to plan our careers programme. As part of our commitment to informing students of the full range of employment, learning and training pathways on offer to them, we are happy to receive requests from training, apprenticeships, employers and vocational educational providers to speak to our students.
We are particularly interested in hearing from providers in:
- Digital Skills Sector
- STEAM employers (science, technology, engineering, art and maths)
- Manufacturing, gaming, ICT and construction
- Health professions and social care.
A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to our students, please refer to the school calendar for these events.
A provider wishing to request access should contact Karen McStay, CIAG Co-Ordinator:
Telephone 01905 454627
Email: kmcstay@worcs.tgacademy.org.uk
Tudor Grange Academy welcomes feedback from parents, staff, pupils and employers on their whole careers strategy, if you would like to get in touch please contact Karen McStay on the above contact details.
DOWNLOAD: School Careers Strategy and Action Plan
DOWNLOAD: Labour Market Information for Worcester
The Team
Mrs McStay – Associate Sixth Form Coordinator / Careers Advisor
Qualified Level 6 Diploma in Careers and Guidance kmcstay@worcs.tgacademy.org.uk.
Abigail Robbins – HR Executive, Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce
I joined H&W Chamber of Commerce in July 2011, after completing my A Levels. I had offers from universities, however, decided to undertake a business administration apprenticeship to increase my work experience and get my foot on the career ladder.
I am currently HR Executive which involves assisting with the provision of a customer focused advisory service to managers and staff, including advising and guiding on all HR related issues in accordance with HR policies and current legislation.
Whilst working at the Chamber, I have undertaken my CIPD Level 3, 5 and 7 qualifications and in 2018 completed an MA in Human Resource Management.
I’m passionate about helping to equip students for the workplace and support them as they look at future opportunities, connecting them with local businesses and advising on CV and interview best practice.
Neil Herman
I am a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and gained an MBA from Aston University. I have worked for several multinational corporations with headquarters in the UK, USA and Europe working in both operational and Head Office roles across various functions.
I have travelled widely on business giving me considerable international experience and allowing me to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and across cultural and geographical borders.
I have been a Board Member for Ideal for All (an Independent Living charity based in West Bromwich) since 2018 and joined the Board of Community First (working with rural communities in Hereford and Worcester) in 2020.
I also work with the Cranfield Trust and UnLtd on various pro-bono projects providing ad-hoc business advice and guidance to not for profit and voluntary sector organisations.
I have been participating as a Mentor on a number of student and young professional programs for the last 12 years including Aston Business School Professional Mentoring scheme, BSEEN Business start-up program, Aston University MBA scheme as well as on the Birmingham Professional Society Future Mentoring Program and as a Placement visitor and mentor for the Engineering Development Trust.
I am keen to ensure students at whatever age have access to as wide a choice of opportunities as possible and to show them the range of possibilities that are available including careers they may not have considered.
Miss R Widdowson – Chair of Governors
Is a Solicitor and Managing Partner of a law firm in Worcester. She brings with her a wealth of experience in managing professionals. She is keen to see greater engagement between schools and businesses to give students the best opportunity of employment when they leave education.
Career Champions
The role of the career champion is to be the main link between the careers team and their department. They will promote career opportunities relating to their subject area and link curriculum learning to careers. The career champions bring careers in the curriculum to life and show authentic links between lessons and the world of work.
Meet the team
Rhiannon Rowe
English
Fran Cartmell
Art
Stacey Redpath
MFL
Nancy Grealey
Maths
Katie Rule
Science
Adam Burrowns
Business
Andrew Morgan
PE
Paul Seage
History
Katie Ennis
Geography
Laura Free
Geography
Helena Dawson
Media
Anya Lees
Social Sciences
Ryan Seabourne
Computing
Gavin Coles
Drama
James Cameron
Music
Caroline Selward
Food
Vicki O’Donnell
D & T
Career Inspiration
Jaguar Land Rover Work Experience 2020 | Springpod
If you have found some careers you are interested in click through to The National Careers Service to find out the skills and qualifications needed to get into that job, what the work would be like, the pay you could expect and what the career prospects are. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Career Tips
The Skills Health Check is a set of quizzes and activities designed to help you explore your skills, interests and motivations. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-assessment
Virtual Careers Fayre
Aimhigher – Careers Fayre 2021
Choices
Choices Online Flipbook – https://online.flipbuilder.com/iqah/ptzm/
National Careers Week 2021
National Careers Week 2021 Flyer