Careers process at Atkinson School
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Stage 1
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As part of the induction process, the young person discusses aspirations, work experience, hopes for the future and career goals.

Stage 2
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Young person to access cross curricular careers opportunities through a broad and balanced curriculum.

Young person to identify vocational projects to undertake to build skills.

Maths and English lessons to have elements of vocational project within.

### Actions

Discuss work experience options – find out if the young person is interested in accessing external providers such as Hair at the Academy or Dartmoor Rangers and create a plan for them to work towards.

Appointment arranged for young person to meet with careers advisor. This will be supported by Atkinson staff to lend the relationship.

Stage 3
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Young person engages in a range of activities linked towards careers and employability. This may include but is not limited to:

- experiences with local businesses and people to gain further insight into their industry
- days out in which careers options and industries are discussed and explored
- engaging in weekly reviews with tutor to review and plan for any additional support
- changes or experience required to support individual ambitions
- the young person being supported, where appropriate, to apply for college, courses or next steps

Stage 4
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Before the young person leaves, they will work through a variety of AQAs on employability and careers including preparing for work, know their rights, interview skills and writing CVs.

### Education summary report

School will collate information on key academic achievements, work experiences and aspirations to share with next placement provider.

### Transitional information shared

School to share all academic progress, post-16 possibilities, careers options and progress with key individuals – including social workers, new placements.