The Careers provision at Arthur Mellows Village College encompasses the Statutory Guidance from the Department for Education which determines what must be covered in schools.  The careers framework that AMVC adheres to, ensures that good quality standards are set out and effectiveness can be measured.  The careers framework utilised for this purpose utilises the Gatsby Benchmarks as it’s foundation.

What are the Gatsby Benchmarks?

How are the Gatsby Benchmarks met?

The framework aims to prepare young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.   A stable careers programme enables young people to make well-informed decisions about education, training, apprenticeship and employment opportunities. It is recognised that students careers are journeys through life, learning and work and AMVC aim to model the Careers Development Institute’s six career development skills for students.

Source: CDI - Career Development Framework

For further details on how careers information is integrated into the school, see the careers delivery framework below.  It may be supplemented by additional activities throughout the year.

	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 7			Collapsed Day - Health
Year 8		Collapsed Day - Keep Me Safe	Exploration of Careers Finance Introduction to Unifrog
Year 9	AMVC Careers Fair	Collapsed Day - Prison Me No Way Year 9 Options Evening Yr 9 Options drop in sessions	Preparing for adult living Unifrog Careers focus on English, Maths & Science
Year 10	AMVC Careers Fair Collapsed Day - British Values Prep for Work Experience Expect Respect - Diversity in Workplace Unifrog	Unifrog National Careers Week	Collapsed Day - WEX / Post 16 Prep Interview Techniques Transferable Skills Apprenticeships Careers in the Armed Forces Health & Safety at Work 16+ Choices University Taster Days Work Experience
Year 11	AMVC Careers Fair 16+ Choices Personal Statement Writing CV and Covering Letter Interview Techniques Mock Interviews 1:1 / Group Post 16 Support	Unifrog National Careers Week National Careers Week College Transitions Personal Finance and Taxation 1:1 / Group Post 16 Support	College Transitions Days 1:1 / Group Post 16 Support
Year 12	AMVC Careers Fair Post 16 Work Experience University Taster Days	Apprenticeship Event Post 16 Work Experience University Taster Days UCAS Events Workplace Insight Days	Futures Festival Post 16 Work Experience University Taster Days
Year 13	AMVC Careers Fair CV Workshop Mock Interviews	UCAS Events Apprenticeship Event Mock Assessment Centre

PSHE

For further information regarding how the careers framework fits within the PSHE curriculum, please click through the following link -  Arthur Mellows Village College - PSHE