Careers Provision at Merit
Merit recognises its statutory duty to provide impartial and confidential careers education to all our students in Years 7 to 11 and to give students access to careers information, advice and guidance.
We aim to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and help students to make the most of a range of opportunities on offer during their time at Merit.
Working alongside a visiting Local Authority Careers Officer, we aim to help students to:
Students are entitled to:
At Merit, the careers education programme begins in Key stage 3 and continues to the end of Year 11 when there is a high level of guidance to enable smooth transition to the students’ chosen Post 16 destination.
Key Stage 3 Provision
At Merit, the Key Stage 3 class is made up of children from Year 7, 8 and 9 and, in accordance with the Baker Clause, all children receive Careers Education and are provided with information about the non-academic routes that are open to them Post 16.
Depending on when students join Merit, students will:
Year 10 Provision
Students will:
Year 11 Provision
Students will:
Our key aim is to ensure that careers education is impartial, promotes equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion and is differentiated to meet the specific needs of each individual student. The guidance aims to provide current and relevant information to promote self-awareness, personal development and aims to provide our young people with the tools to make informed choices about their future. Students work with a fully qualified Careers Advisor during their time at Merit.
Who to Contact for information about careers:
Careers Leads | Contact Details |
Mrs S Whiteley (Lead) | swhiteley4@meritpru-stoke.org.uk (01782 928983) |
Mrs J Stephen Mrs J Warrington (Senior TA) | Jstephen1@meritpru-stoke.org.uk Jwarrington@meritpru-stoke.org.uk (01782 928980) |
Engaging parents/guardians in working with their children to explore careers planning:
Parents please use the ebook link : Parents Guide Ebook
Assessing and measuring the impact of our careers provision:
We use the GATSBY Benchmarking system to ensure that our careers provision steadily grows and improves year on year. We also aim to assess impact through regular evaluations such as questionnaires of student and parent voice. We work closely, every term, with the Local Authority (Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Careers and Enterprise Company). We currently review our careers provision every term.
Useful careers links
Please have a look at this short video from Martec Training.
Please find below a range of subject videos for you to view.
Newcastle
Apprenticeships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmKwnHZiplY
Access to HE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eok58gW-7Uo
Hairdressing & Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-7T5LQprks
Higher Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mLBm3oT8uM
Computing & IT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AheRNWBqK1c
Creative Arts & Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufj3qbCucCI
Early Years & Health and Social Care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_HTWwWOrmY
HNC/D Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG7d6mGHf38
Maths & English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTIRZRl3l7Q
Construction & Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVFQpfKaxSI
A Levels & A+ Programmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0hjy4ImxvI
Business, Accounting & Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFIfgbKN4FI
Music & Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5n8e4tHVEs
Sport & Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPg_712Wkc4
Public Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1WNAk5Lxbs
Foundation Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0aKWabbg9M
Stafford:
Virtual Campus Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOfr5AaTKQ
NEW BUILD! Skills & Innovation Centre Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhzK8_VVlQI
Foundation Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1uP5OTzX3M
A Level & A+ Programmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-jBLcr3ICQ
Sport & Public Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQDLcKqr3rc
Creative Arts, Film & Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGsOYGSXMQ
Music & Performing Arts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fHCo1KXTU
Health & Social Care and Early Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpmd5z30xNk
Maths & English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rin-pjldU84
Hairdressing & Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPRrgjjUWC0
Hospitality & Catering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZBeX4KPy80
Business, Computing, IT & Accounting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTGLEcid_x8
Access to HE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cCP5FiciZk
Higher Education: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amF0l-fBAVc
Engineering, Construction & Motor Vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-HOlxSoXQ
Apprenticeships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM7GxcDad_E
Apprentice Videos:
TT Pumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmS_m30WEhY
NHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekAUsF4-KGs
NHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekE6r6nlKNc
Littleton Arms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8iL0fY1e8
Briggs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toizKMMjnWo
Amie Nicole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR1BnHg_kMQ
Caitlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTFuliPpSFs
Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YnkPuynKGs
Misc:
A Levels at Newcastle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQFF4UGDq0s
BTEC at Newcastle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yf_nUzDpzM
Apprenticeships at NSCG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILC4EnS3ock
Academy of Sport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6nR1w_L6b0
Honours Programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtfJ-wuujC0
A Level Results Day 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwjNda0ucrI
Welcome to Palmbourne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L66xaq3C_WY
BTEC at Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMXnfnIvhJ0
Art Exhibition Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_aak4ZWcso
A Levels Results Day at Stafford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCTADQbKwk
Big Assembly 9th Feb 11.10am – Something for National Apprenticeship Week
During NAW we will be streaming a Panel Assembly with Q&A’s on Apprenticeships that can be watched live and on demand.
Vacancy Snapshot - This Webpage shows Students a selection of very well-known Companies and Familiar Brands that employ Apprentices.
Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
Live Broadcasts – A selection of bite-size videos (each about 15 minutes long) Interviewing Apprentices from different sectors to talk about their experiences.
Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts/
Apprenticeship Champions – All Teachers and Careers Leaders can sign up to be an Apprentice Champion. This is free and gives access to extra resources and information.
You also get invited to Events where you can network and share ideas and information - and meet with some of the country’s leading apprenticeship employers.