Careers Advice

Careers Journey Poster (opens in new tab)

How we measure and assess the impact of the careers programme

The Roundhill Academy works closely with the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Careers Hub (opens in new tab) .  This is an external organisation that supports us to develop and strengthen our careers education strategy across the whole school.  TLGS is a member of the LLEP Careers Hub (opens in new tab) .

At The Roundhill Academy we use the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks (opens in new tab)  and the Careers Development Institute (opens in new tab)  framework as a foundation when planning our careers programme.  The effectiveness of our provision is reviewed by the LLEP and the Careers and Enterprise Company using the Compass Plus online evaluation tool.  This tool is used by schools and colleges in England to support the analysis and evaluation of careers activity against the eight benchmarks of best practice.  It ensures that the development of our careers strategy is ongoing.  We will benchmark our schools against the Gatsby Benchmarks once per term.

In line with the recommendations set out in Gatsby Benchmark 1, we plan to review the published information on an annual basis, inviting feedback from key audiences in our stakeholder evaluation group.

Why we evaluate

This careers programme is evaluated every year to assess its efficacy and areas for improvement.

How we evaluate –

Key stakeholders (students, parents, teachers and employers) provide feedback on their participation in activities via questionnaires, surveys and focus groups throughout the year.  We use the evidence collected to inform continuous improvement of the programme.

The school Careers Leader combines their own knowledge, evidence and information with that from the stakeholders and provides a short report with recommendations to SLT, towards the end of the summer term.

What we evaluate

Stakeholder Feedback – We review samples of stakeholder feedback collected using various methods after activities, events and experiences.
Implementation – We review what was actually delivered against the programme of planned activity and how well it went.
Impact – We measure key performance indicators linked directly to our vision and desired outcomes for our students.

How we assess Impact

Click here to access our  Provider Access Policy (opens in new tab) .

As the Head of Bradgate Sixth Form I would like to welcome you to browse the pages of our website (Welcome – Bradgate Sixth Form – Leicester (bepschools.org) (opens in new tab)  to find out more about what our Sixth Form can offer you.

Bradgate Sixth Form offers an extensive range of opportunities for all students. The Sixth Form provides individuality, more responsibility and increased depth of study.  We recruit from a large number of 11 -16 schools, so our Sixth Form is a great place to meet new people.

Bradgate Sixth Form is a very successful Sixth Form and we are very proud of the carefully planned suite of A Levels, Extended Certificates and BTEC courses we deliver. We are proud of the full range of subjects we provide which have enabled many of our students to follow their career aspirations into dentistry, medicine and veterinary, many of whom now  attend Oxbridge, one of the Russell Group Universities or have followed high level apprenticeship courses with a range of companies.  We ensure that each student leaves Bradgate Sixth Form having secured a destination which matches their aspirations, whether that be an apprenticeship, employment or university.

What makes us different?

Bradgate Sixth Form is one of only two Sixth Forms within the East Midlands to be part of The Elephant Group.

Bradgate Sixth Form supports  Year 12 and 13 students with the academic potential to attend leading universities, and access top professions such as law, medicine, engineering or teaching.​ Working with a regional collaboration of Head Teachers and top universities including Oxbridge, Sheffield, York, Exeter, Newcastle, St George’s Medical School, SOAS and King’s College London, Bradgate Sixth Form offers the Elephant Access programme to Y12 and 13 students. ​

Elephant Access provides a range of activities, trips and experiences to support students’ aspirations, attainment and applications to top universities, and ensure our most academically capable students access top third universities at the end of their time with us.​

For more information visit www.theelephantgroup.org (opens in new tab) ​

Twitter: @Elephant__Group (opens in new tab)

At Bradgate Sixth Form we are committed not only to your academic achievement, but to also developing the skills which are essential for success later in life. During your time at Bradgate Sixth Form you will be given a wide range of enrichment opportunities such as the EPQ, DoE and the  Medical Society to become involved in. These opportunities will enable you to develop and extend your skills beyond your academic studies.

We are very confident that when you join Bradgate Sixth Form, you will thrive in your studies and when you leave, you will be fully equipped for life beyond Sixth Form.

For further information regarding the courses we offer please look at the other areas of the website. You can also click on the specific subject links for further information.

If you have any queries, or would like to visit us then please contact me or our Sixth Form Centre Manager, Karen Stirk by emailing admin@bradgatesixthform.com

Katie Johnson
Head of Bradgate Sixth Form

Twitter: @Bradgate6th (opens in new tab)
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The Roundhill Academy wants you to have a successful future!  To achieve this, you will take part in the activities listed in our careers programme below during your time with us.  Click on the images below to see our full careers programme and your careers journey at The Roundhill Academy.  Further down the page you can also explore different job roles and the job market.

Explore different roles and the job market

Vacancies with employers committed to employing people who have additional needs and/or a disability
Watch videos about jobs	icould.com (opens in new tab)   MYPATH – YouTube (opens in new tab)
Read about different jobs
Watch videos about key local industries
Take this quiz to find a suited job
Help to prepare for the world of work
Learn about job trends in the UK (opens in new tab)
Download our LMI guide for young people (opens in new tab)
Download our helpful qualifications chart (opens in new tab)
Download your careers journey (opens in new tab)

Find out about courses and pathways

How To get into different careers
Apprenticeship information
Local Apprenticeships available
Search for college courses
Search for University courses
Local 6th Forms
University alternatives
Compare Universites
Leading University Information
Local Alternative Providers
T levels
List of all qualifications and levels
Enterprise

Local FE Colleges

This section of The Roundhill Academy website is aimed at helping parents and carers source information to help support young people in their future decisions.  Below you will find three helpful sections; information about education options, types of jobs and local opportunities.  Talking Futures provide free resources, activities, and practical guidance to help you support your child’s careers and education choices.

Information will be emailed periodically to parents and carers regarding local provider open days, virtual events and apprenticeship opportunities to name a few examples.

PARENT RESOURCES    https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/

Education Options

There are a variety of educational routes available to students when they leave The Roundhill Academy. Click each button below to find out more.

Apprenticeship Information	https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
T Levels	https://llep.org.uk/skills/information-resources-for-young-people/t-levels/
Local Alternative Providers	https://bit.ly/3AYOufs
Local 6th Forms	https://bit.ly/3AY75Z2
University	https://www.ucas.com/

Further Education Colleges

Types of jobs

Students who have a vision of where they want to be in the future may find it easier to plan their next steps more easily.  To help students and parents to get an idea of what types of jobs are out there we would suggest looking at a number of these websites:

	https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
	https://icould.com/
	https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/

Local Opportunities

With developments in technology there are now numerous jobs that did not exist 10 years ago.  It is important to keep up to date with what is happening locally, nationally, and internationally.  Regarding local opportunities, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) are leading the way in a number of exciting developments with a range of sectors including space, low carbon, and digital.  Click the buttons below for more information.

Short video guide to the labour market
Watch our film about Low Carbon jobs and careers
Watch our film about Space jobs and careers
Watch our film about Digital and Creative jobs and careers (opens in new tab)
Watch our jobs and career videos from lots of other local industries

Below you will find some useful posters and booklets to understand the different qualifications, our students’ career journey and other resources.

Download our helpful qualifications chart (opens in new tab)
See how our students will receive careers education during their time with us (opens in new tab)
Download our Young Persons ‘World of Work’ Guide (opens in new tab)

The Parents’ Guide To National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (opens in new tab)

CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL CAREERS LEADER
careers@roundhill.bepschools.org

Local businesses – we need your expertise!

At The Roundhill Academy we are busy growing your employees of the future.  We need your help to raise their career aspirations, develop their employability skills and learn more about the exciting industries in Leicester and Leicestershire.

If you want to inspire our students, we are open for business!

msmith@roundhill.bepschools.org

Contact us using the above button and we’ll be in touch directly to talk about how you can make a difference in our school.  Being part of our business support network will provide you moments of great satisfaction but striving to make a difference can also be an exciting challenge!  Having employers like you helping to inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities is the foundation of an excellent careers programme as set out by the Gatsby Foundation’s eight  (opens in new tab) Benchmarks (opens in new tab)  of good practice (opens in new tab)  and the Careers and Enterprise Company.

The Roundhill Academy has the benefit of a key business volunteer who works with us on a strategic level, encouraging the development of our careers programme and connecting us to the business community across the county.  This role is recognised nationally as an Enterprise Adviser (EA) and they are part of the Leicester and Leicestershire Careers Hub community of support driving the connection between careers education and the business sector.

 

Ways to support:

• Be part of our Mock Interviews with Year 10 or 11 students and help them structure their CVs.
• Give an inspiring talk based on your industry or job role.
• Run a hands-on workshop with activities relating to your area of expertise.
• Be part of our discussions about pathways after school, e.g., apprenticeships.
• Help champion specific issues and challenge barriers in the workplace around gender stereotyping, disability, etc.
• Help bring a subject lesson to life by linking it to your industry.
• Offer a work experience placement for students at your business premises.

 

What to expect

 

By getting involved you will not only be supporting future workforce development and helping to broaden the minds of the young people but you will also be developing new skills for your staff, forging community links and building a positive profile for your company.

We will support you throughout your visit to us to ensure we maximise the use of your valuable time.  Our Career Lead is Mrs Smith.  You can contact them careers@roundhill.bepschools.org (opens in new tab) .

Our Careers Leader will:

Be your main point of contact for all enquiries.
Organise pre-meets/discussions/information for activities you sign up to.
Provide you details of the local arrangements including parking, facilities and our safeguarding policy.
Conduct a short evaluation with you to ensure we are getting things right.
With your permission, add you to our network and keep you up to date with future activities.
To help you with your engagement there are a range of resources available here from the Careers and Enterprise Company.

 

https://bit.ly/3Gv9745

The Roundhill Academy is committed to providing high quality Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to help inspire students and to enable them to make rational informed career decisions.  The Roundhill Academy aims to meet all eight Benchmarks identified by the Gatsby Foundation.

Our Leadership team views careers as not being the responsibility of a Careers Leader and a small number of teachers, but of all staff in schools and colleges.  We can make small changes in the curriculum that can have a big impact in the classrooms.

If you’d like help or support to embed careers in your subject contact careers@roundhill.bepschools.org

careers@roundhill.bepschools.org who is the Careers Leader for our School. 

 

Inspire students to explore the world of work

 

Capture Buzz Moments in the classroom (opens in new tab)
Access lesson plans, videos and quizzes for over 15 industry sectors
My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources to support subject teaching staff, from over 20 subjects at KS3 & KS4
Student journey	Please view our Learning Journey
Helpful Qualification Chart (opens in new tab)

At The Roundhill Academy we would like all subject areas to do the following:

 

• Develop links with businesses and organisations to invite alumni and other external speakers to come into school (virtually where an actual visit is not feasible).
• Where appropriate to organise external visits by students to local businesses/organisations.
• Record careers learning opportunities for students in schemes of learning.
• Take part in whole school ‘Careers Days’ where all teachers start their lesson with a careers focus, such as talking about their career pathway or showing a short film where people in a range of job roles explain the relevance of skills developed in a particular subject area to their role.
• Consider the needs and interests of all students and ensure that information challenges stereotyping including gender and disability.