Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Helen Renard Head

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Comprehensive 11 – 18 years school with 1200 students 90+ teaching staff 60+ support staff Converted to an Academy August 2011

Careers & work related learning at SRPA Careers & work related learning coordinator Senior Leadership Team Middle Leaders Careers Advisor (additional buy-in) Education Business Partnership (EBP) Teachers/Support staff Employers/Universities Parents Students – current and past!

Careers & work related learning at SRPA Key Stage 3 : Planned programme of careers education and activities to promote employability skills from Year 7, there is an activity every half term as part of the Aspire programme. Examples: Managing transition and change Moon Mission Career development – Similarities and differences through staff and employer case studies Year 7 Snack Bar Idol

Careers – Let’s check your skills and business acumen!! You are being set a group challenge, to assess your various working skills. At the end of this challenge you will present your work to the class and one successful group will go forward to the final in the Hall presenting to a panel of employers where the winners will hear the immortal words “You’re hired!”

Y7 Snack Idol Teacher: “I really enjoyed teaching the students this project as it was enterprising and inspirational. I loved seeing the students’ presentations they showed just how well the groups had worked together. Student: “I think snack bar idol was a fun experience. It gave us a chance to boost our confidence.”

Careers & work related learning at SRPA Key Stage 4 : Individual subject links with work place visits, presentations and sponsorship. Aspire lessons continue once a fortnight incorporating careers, work skills and citizenship. University visits.

Careers Fair “This is amazing.” Teacher “That was brilliant we really enjoyed that.” Students

Year 10 Workwise day “I really enjoyed the day and had a great time.” “What an amazing year group.” “Very clued in and lots of potential.” Employers “I really enjoyed the day and had a great time.” “I have got an offer of work experience.” Students

Local employers support us in developing skills in our students Examples: How to be successful at interview – what employers look for. Social media and networking seminar.

Year 11 Work Experience “I now have a goal to aim for and all my efforts are going towards achieving that goal.” “Made me realise how hard you have to work.”        “It has influenced me for my future and working life.” Students

Careers & work related learning at SRPA Key Stage 5 : Aspire lessons, visiting speakers and focus weeks. Work experience Convention week – what next after sixth form: gap year, apprenticeship, university?

Sixth Form “An absolute pleasure to have we would like to keep her.” Employer

Impact: outcome & opportunity Improved outcomes for students Qualifications Destinations – low neets Student’s confidence and motivation Work skills Partnerships with employers and FE providers Curriculum enrichment Opportunities – students and staff

Work Skills Awards Evening We were very impressed with the whole evening and thought it was a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of so many. It certainly opened her eyes to prove that University is not her only option and there are many ways in which she can achieve her goals in nursing. We were also impressed by the diverse businesses within the room who took time out to support the school and the pupils. Parent

Thank you for listening!   “Receiving the Employer of the Year award was a complete surprise to Software Europe.  The work we do to support the Sir Robert Pattinson Academy isn’t to get recognition.  However, when we received the award the entire company was thrilled to be part of the Employer Engagement Programme” Neil Everatt CEO Software Europe Career Mark 6 Gold Award