Maricourt Catholic High School

offers details on the many educational and training choices, such as technical education programmes and apprenticeships.
To give children the inspiration and direction they need to pursue jobs that are appropriate for their individual needs, including age, ability, attitudes, and aptitudes
to give children a thorough awareness of their options once they become 16 and after they turn 18, including traineeships, apprenticeships, school-leaving programmes, HE, FE, employment, and training opportunities.
to give students unbiased guidance regarding their various options.
to give everyone access to guidance and motivation for careers.
An effective Careers programme Learning from data on the job market and careers addressing each student's needs relating academic learning to careers Meetings with both employers and employees workplace experiences interactions with higher education Personal Direction.
Through initial lessons that encourage students to think on where they are now and what they want to accomplish in the future, career inspiration and support begins in Year 7.
After turning 16, students are made aware of potential opportunities and career paths.
The Curriculum Leader delivers a whole assembly to the year 8 cohorts about the different post 16 routes available giving in depth discussion of the different courses available including an apprenticeships talk.
A presentation on higher education was given by a local university, followed by a Q&A session.
The Enterprise training at Aintree Racecourse helps participants improve their employability and transferrable skills.
Workshops are presented by three local universities to motivate students and spread the word about the value of lifelong learning.
The work is designed to help the students prepare for their options.
The careers accessible at Aintree Racecourse are covered in employability seminars offered by the track.
A presentation on post-16 opportunities, including academic, vocational, and apprenticeship paths, is given by the curriculum leader.
Year 9 students are invited to attend the school's annual Careers Convention, they also fully engage with "Meet the professionals" workshops which take place throughout the year.
All students participate in a two-week Work Experience programme at the conclusion of Year 10 that each year includes more than 150 employers.
In the summer semester, a Careers conference is open to all students and provides information on post-16 and post-18 opportunities.
Year 11 have a planned Careers Inspiration and Guidance Management Programme that is completed throughout the year.
In addition, Year 11 students attend a careers convention.
Maricourt High Schools Careers policy ensures that all registered pupils at this school are provided with independent careers guidance from year 8 to year 13.
The independent careers guidance provided:Careers inspiration and guidance at Maricourt is a progressive journey from Year 7-13.
The aims of the Careers programme at Maricourt are:
The annual Careers plan attached gives more of an overview of this tailored approach to Maricourt as set out in Page 29-30 of the Statutory Guidance. ( Students also attend a labour market and National Careers Service research workshop with the Career Curriculum Leader.
An evening is also held at the school to introduce Sixth Form Options to Year 11 pupils for those students who see Sixth Form as the best route for them.
Each year 11 student is also interviewed by a member of SLT to discuss their post 16 options.
All Sixth Form students take part in a Careers Convention.
All year 12 students have an apprenticeship workshop which is hosted by an external specialist provider.
All Sixth form students are given regular opportunities to participate in voluntary work to inspire employment aspiration opportunities.
An impartial careers interview with the Careers Advisor is always available upon referral or request.
All Year 12 pupils attend an annual Higher Education Conference, held at Liverpool University.
The Apprenticeship Hub delivers tailored programmes to those students looking for post 18 employment and training opportunities.
All students participate in an enterprise day delivered by an external provider for students to develop transferable skills.
The regular enrichment programmes run in sixth form include, Sports Leaders Level 3, Mandarin, Teachers of Tomorrow, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment along with other specialised programmes.
All Pupils in Years 8-13 currently have access to an Impartial Careers Advisor and all students in these year groups are regularly reminded to visit the Careers Room during break and lunchtime regarding Careers, Work Experience, Post-14, 16 or 18 Options.
The Careers Room is updated with prospectuses, apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies, help sheets, careers information and has computer access.
The Careers department makes use of Social Media and encourages both students and parents to follow the department on Twitter for the latest updates.
At the end of Year 11 students get to keep their detailed Careers Management File, which has been compiled over the five years.
Sefton EBP is involved with the KS4 work related learning activities in completing the programme.
Students are proud of their work and experiences and take this seriously.
All Year Groups have the opportunity to develop their employability and enterprise skills through taking part in various activities on the Whole School Activity Days.
Aintree Racecourse offers something to every year group in the area of enterprise, careers and employability skills.
The schools Enterprise Advisor contributes to the curriculum in yr 9 yr 12.
Alumni are regularly used to inspire students and act as role models covering a range of subjects and year groups.
The school is committed to CPD for Careers and all team members actively seek CPD opportunities.
Regular meeting with Sefton Education Partnership and the School Enterprise Link ensures a robust programme which meets all the criteria of the Gatsby Benchmarks and Government Statutory Guidance.
This combined with extensive pupil voice and parent and external provider comments ensures that there is a robust Careers programme that caters for all.
Reviews with Sefton Education Partnership
Reviews with the independent Careers Advisor
Pupil Voice in all year groups of all events
Internal monitoring includes, reviews with form tutors and pastoral leaders.
Work Experience monitoring, reviews from pupils, parents, employers and visiting staff from school.
Work experience, application form workshop and practice interview evaluations
Careers lessons are also included in the school self review schedule and performance management - Last inspected January 2017.
All student destinations are collected in house by the schools Careers Advisor in collaboration with the Local Careers Connect Service and changes are made to the Careers programme accordingly.
This careers policy was approved in March 2018 the next review date is March 2021.