--- title: "Careers & Employability Offer" url: "https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/careers-employability-offer" school: "Foxwood Academy" --- # Careers and Employability Offer ## Careers & Employability Offer Preparing our young people for life beyond Foxwood has always been central to the work we do. Foxwood has a long and successful history of helping students develop their understanding about the world of work. We regularly post upcoming events such as transition fairs, college open days and employers’ events on our **school Facebook page**. Please follow and check the page for regular updates. Foxwood Provision Relative to the Gatsby Benchmarks 2026 234 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/Foxwood-provision-relative-to-the-gatsby-benchmarks-2026.pdf) Foxwood Career Strategy 2026 214 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/Foxwood_Careers_Strategy_2026.pdf) --- ### Leadership and management of our careers provision - **Deputy Headteacher – Lindsey Norton** - Leads the whole‑school curriculum and therefore has strategic oversight of the **Employment** strand, ensuring it is fully embedded in classroom practice and enrichment activities. - **Careers Leader – Laura Wright** - Coordinates all careers and employability activities across the Academy and is the main point of contact for external providers. Email: **laura.wright@foxwood.notts.sch.uk** Telephone: 0115 917 7202 For any further questions about careers, please contact the Deputy Headteacher via **office@foxwood.notts.sch.uk**. --- ### Our curriculum offer - Every year group and every class receives **bespoke lessons in careers and employment** that are tailored to the needs and aspirations of our learners. - An outline of the topics taught and the **key‑stage end points** can be found in the **Curriculum** section of our website. - In addition to classroom learning, we run **specialist sessions** where adults from the world of work visit Foxwood to share their experiences, demonstrate workplace skills and run practical workshops. --- ### Gatsby Benchmark & Compass+ The Government’s *Careers Strategy* (December 2017) has given us the opportunity to review our offer using the Compass Toolkit and to develop it further to ensure we are covering all eight **Gatsby Benchmarks**: 1. A stable careers programme 2. Learning from career and labour‑market information 3. Addressing the needs of each pupil 4. Linking curriculum learning to careers 5. Encounters with employers and employees 6. Experiences of workplaces 7. Encounters with further and higher education 8. Personal guidance Our designated careers leader reviews the programme termly as part of our Compass report. **The next formal review is December 2026.** Please find our most recent Compass evaluation completed in **July 2026**: [Compass+ Evaluation Gatsby Benchmarks July 2026](https://foxwoodacademy-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/lnorton_foxwood_notts_sch_uk/IQBBWMZ-bRRlQrz0qNS3cex0ARvCPPIBFt39KV6rTBPAtSo?e=A5wDNQ) --- ### Independent careers guidance All students in **Year 8 and above** have access to **independent, impartial careers advice and guidance** from our fully qualified Careers Adviser, **Jenny Hallam, Ideas4Careers Ltd.** --- ### Provider Access Policy Statement (Section 42B of the Education Act 1997 – Provider Access Legislation, January 2023) **Purpose** This statement sets out Foxwood Academy’s arrangements for managing the access of providers of technical education, vocational courses and apprenticeships to pupils in Years 8 – 13 for the purpose of informing them about approved qualifications and training. #### Pupil entitlement All pupils in Years 8 – 13 are entitled to: - **Six meaningful encounters** with providers of approved technical education or apprenticeships: - **Years 8 & 9:** at least two encounters - **Years 10 & 11:** at least two encounters - **Years 12 & 13 (14–19 Phase):** at least two encounters - Impartial information on the full range of pathways available, including apprenticeships, T‑Levels, Supported Internships and vocational qualifications. #### Management of provider requests | Contact | Details | |---|---| | Initial enquiries | **Laura Wright – Careers Leader** Email: *laura.wright@foxwood.notts.sch.uk*Tel: 0115 917 7202 | | Alternative contact | **Lindsey Norton – Deputy Headteacher** Email: *office@foxwood.notts.sch.uk* | Providers should submit requests **at least six weeks in advance** and include: preferred date/time, brief outline of the session, year group(s) targeted, and any facility requirements. #### Opportunities for access The school offers the following scheduled events (subject to change) where access can be granted, in addition to bespoke visits arranged on request: | Term | Year Groups | Activity & format | |---|---|---| | Autumn 1 | KS3 | Careers Carousel morning (classroom rotations) | | Autumn 2 | 14-19 | Apprenticeship & T‑Level Assembly | | Spring 1 | 14-19 | Post‑18 Pathways Fair | | Spring 2 | 11-19 | National Careers Week employer talks | | Summer 1 | 14-19 | Workplace visit / virtual tour | | Summer 2 | 14-19 | Mock interview days | Additional slots are available during **PSHE/Employment lessons and tutor time (09:00 – 09:30)**. #### Facilities and resources Foxwood Academy will make the **hall, classrooms, meeting rooms** and AV equipment (projector, screen, speakers) available as required. We will also promote provider literature on our website and in parent newsletters. #### Safeguarding & Health and Safety All visitors must adhere to the Academy’s **Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy** and will be supervised by a member of staff at all times. Identification will be checked on arrival. #### Granting and refusing access Requests will be considered by the Careers Leader and Deputy Headteacher against: - suitability of proposed content for pupil needs - timing within the school calendar - staffing and room availability - compliance with safeguarding requirements. Where access is refused, providers will receive a written explanation within ten working days and may appeal to the Headteacher. #### Monitoring & review ## The implementation of this statement is monitored by the Senior Leadership Team and reported to Governors via the Curriculum, Standards & Outcomes Committee. The statement is reviewed **annually.** ### Monitoring, review and evaluation - **Impact measurement** – We measure the impact of our employment and careers curriculum by tracking **pupil progress against our bespoke employment key‑stage end points**. - **Frequency** – Progress data is **reviewed every four weeks** by class staff, curriculum leaders and senior leaders. - **Event evaluations** – Students, teachers, parents/carers and providers complete evaluations after every career‑related event so we can assess effectiveness and plan improvements. - **Assessment in Employment lessons** takes place through verbal feedback, observation and written assessment. - Each pupil has a **record of careers activities** and an **individual careers plan** created during their 1:1 meeting with our independent adviser and updated annually. Tutors use this plan during form time and employment‑specific lessons. --- ### Supported Internships & Work‑Related Learning Information about our Supported Internships and wider work‑related learning offer can be found **here**. --- ### Employer engagement Every academic year, all secondary‑aged pupils have the opportunity for at least one meaningful encounter with an external employer. Previous partners include Amazon, Tesco, DoughNotts and Nottingham Forest Football Club. Last year, every secondary pupil attended an employment day focusing on skills for the world of work. Pathway One pupils enjoyed a visit from LUSH Nottingham, making their own LUSH products and focusing on sustainability. Pathway Two and Three pupils had a visit from staff from Capital One and participated in activities relating to skills in the workplace. A group of 14-19 pupils also had the opportunity to visit the Capital One offices in Nottingham and experience what it is like in an office environment. This information will be reviewed in **December 2026.** --- ### Links to further information - Preparing for Adulthood - [The SEND Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit](https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/sites/default/files/2020-08/1051_send_gatsby_toolkit_refresh_digital.pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Information](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/curriculum-information) - [EYFS Curriculum](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/eyfs-curriculum) - [Core Subjects](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/core-subjects) - [Non-Core Subjects](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/non-core-subjects) - [Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/pfa-preparing-for-adulthood) - [How We Organise Our Curriculum](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/how-we-organise-our-curriculum) - [Classes](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary) - [Assessment and Exams](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/assessment-and-exams) - [Careers and Employability Offer](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/careers-employability-offer) - [Supported Internships and Work Related Learning ](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/supported-internships-and-work-related-learning) ![Foxwood Academy](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/images/logo/logo-foxwood-academy-footer(1).png) ### Foxwood Academy Derby Road Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 3GF 0115 9177202 ### Useful Links - [Policies](https://foxwood.academy/key-information/policies) - [Our Curriculum](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/curriculum-information) - [Admissions Arrangements](https://foxwood.academy/key-information/admissions-arrangements) - [Contact Us](https://foxwood.academy/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/foxwoodacademy/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Foxwood Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://foxwood.academy/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)