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title: "Careers Information Advice and Guidance"
url: "https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/careers"
school: "Brownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School"
---
# Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
### Preston College
### Runshaw College
### Cardinal Newman College
[college-open-events](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/about-us/college-open-events/)
### Blackburn College
### Myerscough College
### Start Lancashire
[home-page](https://lancashire.startprofile.com/page/home-page)
### See the document below for all the College Open Events coming up!
###
College Open Events 2026-27 263 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Newman_Open_Days_10th_October,_14th_November,_6th_February__Runshaw_Open_Days_26th_September,_14th_November,_3rd_March__Preston_Open_Days_30th_September,_7th_November,_4th_March__Myerscough_Open_D.pdf)
### **Careers & Work-related Resources**
**Portal Labour Market Information Videos**
[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vV-xgFIdKnM?rel=0)
**Green Jobs**
[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7W8JuP3jnJc?rel=0)
**Digital & Creative Jobs**
[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/foJIEnH2-ug?rel=0)
**Lancashire Work-Based Learning Forum**
The 'Sorted' tool on the Lancashire WBL forum website is a great resource for finding technical courses and apprenticeships in the local area. You can access it [here.](https://www.lancsforum.co.uk/sorted/)
Brownedge St Mary's is **THRILLED** to announce we have achieved 100% in all the Gatsby Benchmark criteria.
- CEIAG@BSM
- Curriculum provision
- CEIAG objectives
- Gatsby Benchmarks
- T-Levels and Apprenticeships
All students in years 7 to 11 at Brownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School are entitled to personalised and appropriate Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) through the Learning for Life Programme, Form time activities, Independent Advice provided by our Careers Lead (qualified to Level 6 as an independent Career Guidance Professional), extra-curricular activities and information shared as part of our curriculum provision. Pupils are entitled to:
- Find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, as part of our careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point
- Hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships
- Understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses
The CEIAG programme is designed to meet the needs of all students in school. It incorporates the eight Gatsby benchmarks which are at the heart of the Careers Strategy. It is differentiated to ensure progression through activities that are appropriate to students’ stages of career learning, planning and development. Needs of SEN learners are planned for and activities are differentiated to ensure access. The programme promotes equality of opportunity, inclusion and anti-racism. Each key stage has set entitlements which are in line with those set out in the CDI framework. The Link Governor for CEIAG provision is Mr Andrew Wygladala.
**A provider wishing to request access should contact Mr Jake Richardson, Careers Lead or Miss Tracy Mault, Deputy Headteacher**
Telephone: 01772 339813
Email: richardsonj@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk / mault@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk
**Alternatively, complete our [Microsoft Form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bVfUe1s5_UOmoCIddfXw6fjjux1Z-MhOgit4NJViqJhUQVdFNU5EQ1BTV1VVN05ZNVAwNTQxUUJCUy4u)** if you'd like to get involved with school. **We're particularly keen to hear from alumni**, whether you are a recent leaver or someone who studied at Brownedge many years ago.
See below for our Careers and Access Policy. There is also a breakdown of our school's encounters with providers of Technical Education and Apprenticeships for the current school year, in line with the requirements of the Baker Clause. Encounters highlighted in blue are full-year activities during the school day.
### Careers Policy
Careers and Provider Access Policy 827 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/T5_-_CEIAG_and_Access_Policy_March_2025(1).pdf)
PAL Encounters 2025-26 433 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/PAL_Encounter_(2).pdf)
As part of our commitment to the Gatsby Benchmarks, we are required to track our pupils' destinations after they leave school. Please see below for the Year 1 data for recent cohorts. Year 2 and 3 data is stored internally.
### Destinations Data
Destinations Data 2026 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Destinations_Charts_26_(1).pdf)
Destinations Data 2025 139 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Destinations_Charts_25_(1).pdf)
Destinations Data 2024 139 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/DESTINATIONS_CHARTS_24_(2).pdf)
Destinations Data 2023 152 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/DESTINATIONS_CHARTS_23_(7).pdf)
Destinations Data 2022 106 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brownedge-st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/DESTINATIONS_CHARTS_22_(V2).pdf)
| | **Autumn term** | **Spring term** | **Summer term** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Year 7** | Parents Evening | Careers workshops L4L lessons | End of Year Examination week and L4L lessons |
| **Year 8** | Careers Fair L4L lessons | Pathways choices and options Careers workshops Parents Evening | End of Year Examination week and L4L lessons Personal Statement work |
| **Year 9** | Careers Fair GCSE Information Evening L4L lessons | Careers workshops Parents Evening | End of Year Examination week and L4L lessons Personal Statement work |
| **Year 10** | Careers Fair | Work experience preparation Careers research, investigation and workshops Parents Evening L4L lessons | College visits and taster Days Work experience Mock Interviews Personal Statement work |
| **Year 11** | College and apprenticeship applications Personal Statements and CVs Careers Fair L4L lessons | College Interviews Apprenticeship interviews Parents Evening GCSE Information Evening | |
**By the end of year 7, pupils:**
1. will be able to describe themselves, their strengths and preferences.
2. will be able to tell positive stories about their well-being, their progression and achievements.
3. will be able to explain how they have benefited as a learner from careers, employability and enterprise activities and experiences.
4. will be able to describe the different ways of looking at people’s careers and how they develop
5. will be able to identify and make the most of the support around them.
**By the end of year 8, pupils:**
1. will be able to explain how they have benefited as a learner from careers, employability and enterprise activities and experiences.
2. Will be able to identify different types of work and why people’s satisfaction with their working lives can change.
3. will be able to describe the organisation and structure of different types of businesses.
4. will be aware of what labour market information is and how it can be useful to them.
5. will recognise the qualities and skills that can make them employable and will have evidence of those they have demonstrated both in and out of school.
6. will know how to look at the choices and opportunities open to them when reaching decisions.
**By the end of year 9, pupils:**
1. will be able to explain how they have benefited as a learner from careers, employability and enterprise activities and experiences.
2. will identify and make the most of the of support around them, including how to use careers information, advice and guidance and know the difference between being objective and bias.
3. will know how to look at the choices and opportunities open to them when reaching a decision.
4. will know how to negotiate and make plans and decisions carefully to help them get the qualifications, skills and experience they need.
5. will show that they are able to be positive, flexible and well-prepared at transition points in their life.
**By the end of year 10, pupils:**
1. will be able to review and reflect on how they have benefited from careers, employability and enterprise activities and experiences.
2. will recognise how they are changing, what they have to offer and what is important to them.
3. will be able to show how they continue to develop the qualities and skills they will need to improve their employability.
4. will be able to research their education, training, apprenticeship, employment and volunteering options and looking at the best progression options.
5. will know their rights and responsibilities in a selection process and the strategies they can use improve their chances of being chosen.
**By the end of year 11, pupils:**
1. will be able to review and reflect on how they have benefited from careers, employability and enterprise activities and experiences and show that they have acquired and developed qualities and skills to improve their employability.
2. will be able to research their education, training, apprenticeship, employment and volunteering options and looking at the best progression options.
3. will be able to find relevant labour market information and know how to use it when planning their career.
4. will build on and make the most of the support around them, including how to use careers information, advice and guidance and know the difference between being objective and bias.
5. will know how to make plans and decisions carefully including how to solve problems and deal with influences on them appropriately.
6. will review and reflect on previous transitions to help them improve their preparation for future moves in education, training and employment
At Brownedge St Mary's all of our CEIAG provision follows the principles of the Gatsby Benchmarks. Please find the benchmarks attached to the link below and how our CEIAG provision is mapped out against them.
[The Gatsby Benchmarks @Brownedge St Mary's.](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/files/documents/curriculum/Gatsby_criteria_and_provision_.pdf)
**Apprenticeship, Traineeship & T Levels Advice & Guidance**
Amazing Apprenticeship Parent Zone -
Amazing Apprenticeship Student Zone -
What are Traineeships?
What are Apprenticeships?
[Click here to visit the T-Level website ](https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/students/)
[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7rua65bHjMw?rel=0)
### Parents & Pupils
- [Key Information for Parents](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/key-info)
- [Admissions](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/admissions)
- [Learning Support](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/inclusion-care-and-support)
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/pastoral-care)
- [Parent Portals](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/how-to-use)
- [Letters and Shining Lights ](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/letters-and-shining-lights-newsletter)
- [Term Dates](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/termdates)
- [Parents and Information Evenings](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/parents-and-information-evenings)
- [Attendance and Punctuality](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/attendance-and-punctuality)
- [Uniform and Standards](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/uniform-and-standards)
- [The School Day](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/the-school-day)
- [Careers Advice](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/careers)
- [One-to-One Devices](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/one-to-one-devices)
- [Pupil Voice](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/pupil-voice)
- [Year 11](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/year-11)
- [AI](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/ai)
- [Yondr Phone Pouches](https://www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/parents-and-pupils/yondr-phone-pouches)
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### Brownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School
Station Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6PB
01772 339813
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