Careers policies and documents
Careers Policies and Curriculum
At Wood Green Academy we are committed to providing all of our students with a planned programme of careers education activities throughout their school career, with opportunities at key transition points to access impartial information and expert advice and guidance through Sandwell Connexions. We are also committed to maximising the benefits for students by using a whole school approach involving Parents, Carers, Connexions, Employers, Apprenticeship & training providers
By beginning careers education at the very start of their journey at Wood Green Academy we believe that students’ aspirations and motivation are increased and they are more equipped to make better informed decisions at key stage transitions.
How we measure and assess the impact of our careers programme on students
Wood Green Academy measures and assesses the impact of its careers programme through a structured approach that integrates regular evaluation across different year groups, aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks. The programme is designed to offer a range of experiences, from initial career exploration in Year 7 to preparation for higher education or apprenticeships in Year 13. The use of platforms like Xello and eCLIPS enables students to track their career interests and skills development, providing measurable data on engagement and progress. Events such as National Careers Week, StepUp4Life days, and World of Work Wednesdays incorporate student feedback, which is gathered via surveys and reflections after each activity.
Work experience placements in Year 10 and the progression planning activities in Year 11 and Year 13 provide opportunities to monitor students’ readiness for life after school through destination tracking and individual action plans. Regular reviews by the careers team, along with input from external partners and the use of tools to evaluate employability skills, ensure that the programme continuously adapts to meet students’ needs and local labour market information (LMI).
Find out about our structured careers programme for all students.
CEIAG Evaluation and Review
At Wood Green Academy we work closely with the Careers and Enterprise company. This is an external organisation that was set up by the Government to help support schools, colleges and employers follow the Department of Education Careers Strategy, and work in partnership with one another, by sharing good practice and spreading outstanding careers advice, guidance and inspiration to every young person across the country, regardless of their social or economic background.
As an Academy l, we ensure we use the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks as a foundation when planning our CEIAG Careers provision and, the effectiveness of our provision is inspected and audited regularly. Inspections are carried out by the Careers and Enterprise Company, using the Compass Careers Benchmark Tool on an termly basis, by the Careers Leader (Miss Birch) and our Careers Enterprise Co-Ordinator (Sally Stone). The CEIAG Careers plan is then developed, adapted and improved based upon the outcomes of the Compass evaluation.
All CEIAG events are evaluated by students and staff. Feedback is collected though questionnaires, student voice and interviews after each event. Results also feed into the CEIAG development plan.
The effectiveness of careers guidance is reflected in students destinations such as apprenticeships, sixth form and further education colleges, universities or employment. Destination data is used to assess how successfully students make the transition into the next stage of education or training, or into employment and to inform future CEIAG provision.
Please click on the links below to see how, over the last 4 years, our year 11 students have progressed, after completing their studies with us.
Wood Green Academy Destinations Report 2023
Wood Green Academy Destinations Report 2019
Wood Green Academy Destinations Report 2020
Wood Green Academy Destinations Report 2021
Wood Green Academy Destinations Report 2022
At Wood Green Academy we also have a Careers Governor who has the responsibility for overseeing the quality of careers guidance. The Careers Leader reports to the linked Governors, SLT and the Governing body.
The CEIAG policy is reviewed annually by the Careers Leader, SLT and ratified by Governors.
If you have any questions please contact:
Careers Leader – Miss Birch
Telephone: 0121 556 4131
Next review of the information published: July 2025
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
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