1. Youth Connexions in Sandringham School
Nicky Honeywell
October 2015

2. Education Act 2011 : CEG
Schools to have statutory duty to secure independent careers guidance for pupils in Years 8-13*
‘careers guidance’ to be impartial and include information on all options in learning and in the best interests of the pupils
* implemented from Sept 2012 for years 9-11 with extension to years 8, 12 & 13 from Sept 2013

3. Careers guidance and inspiration in schools – Statutory Guidance for governing bodies, school leaders and schools staff- DfE April 2014
Schools must secure independent guidance that includes information on the full range of education and training options, including apprenticeships and vocational pathways. This should encompass good, appropriate local further education, apprenticeships, and vocational education opportunities. In good time before decision points schools should ensure that pupils are informed about the options available, including:
Post-14: GCSEs; options offered by local university technical colleges and studio schools; opportunities for 14 year old enrolment at local colleges
Post-16: A levels, advanced general qualifications, apprenticeships, employment combined with training, supported internships, tech levels and traineeships.
Post-18: further education courses, higher apprenticeships, undergraduate degrees.

4. Ofsted School Inspection Handbook July 2014
Para154 - Quality of leadership will be judged amongst other criteria on
the extent to which the school has developed and implemented a strategy for ensuring that all pupils in Years 8 to 13 receive effective careers guidance
the impact of this guidance in helping young people to make informed choices about their next steps
how well the school meets the needs of all vulnerable groups of pupils, including reducing the numbers who do not continue to education, employment or training
how well the school works with families to support them in overcoming the cultural obstacles that often stand in the way of the most able pupils from deprived backgrounds attending university

5. Ofsted School Inspection Handbook July 2015
References are made to pupils
being prepared or equipped for the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment or training and for their adult life
receiving and using high quality careers guidance
in ‘grade descriptors’ for
personal development, behaviour and welfare
outcomes for pupils
effectiveness of the 16 to 19 study programme

6. How does Youth Connexions support Sandringham
Help fulfil statutory obligation for CEIAG through IAG and Work Experience programme
Traded service reviewed on annual basis
Partner section on
Supports school’s own programme e.g. via review of Curriculum and Information and resources
New Kudos software
Annual IAG conference
CEIAG- Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
IAG – Information, Advice and Guidance

7. IAG in school Assigned PA – Nicky Honeywell In school every Thursday
Year 9s- 13s
1:1 appointments; Drop-in service; PTCs; Options evening; ELDs; Assemblies; CAFs
Annual YPNAC with PDs to identify students needing support
On going referrals- from student services, staff, parents, students can also self-refer
Close links to Learning Support and Pastoral – students with SEN, CLAs etc.
PA – Personal Adviser
YPNAC – Young Person Needs Analysis Conference

8. 1:1 appointments Health Careers Jobs Relationships Housing Friends
Money Training Subject choices
anything that’s important to the young person

9. 1:1 appointments
Confidential and impartial serviced
Solution focussed – practical steps
‘Dealing with today, planning for tomorrow’
Action plan – triplicate copies
Follow up sessions
Action points reviewed
Referral process

10. Youth Work Body Bus Delivers NCS programme in Herts
Youth Centres – after school and holidays
Youth Town Council, Youth Parliament

11. Any questions? Come and see me in school on a Thursday
To refer a student, please me or speak to Carolyn Howgego who is my main link in school.