Co-op Academy North Manchester CEIAG Programme 2024-2025
Co-op Academy North Manchester
CEIAG Programme
Policy details
- Date created - 1st September 2023
- Date reviewed - 4th September 2023
- Date approved - 4th September 2023
- Next review date - 3rd July 2026
- Policy owner - Laura Parkinson and Sandra Fiddler
Rationale and Vision
Our academy is committed to ensuring all of our students have access to highly impartial careers advice and to a range of employers who can support them in considering their future. To help us do this we align our CEIAG Plan to the revised Gatsby Benchmarks (2025) which have been explicitly referenced throughout the DfE’s Careers Strategy (December 2017) the Statutory Guidance for Careers (May 2025) and aligns to the delivery of independent careers guidance to year 8-13 pupils in accordance with section 42A of the Education Act 1997. We also have a Provide Access Policy that focuses specifically on technician qualifications and apprenticeships that is available in our “policies” section.
The 8 Gatsby benchmarks are outlined below:
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each student
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experience of work places
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance
The vision for the development of CEIAG across our academy is to provide the very best opportunities to enable our students to make informed and incisive decisions throughout, and beyond, their school life. By using the Gatsby benchmarks as a framework for best practice we have a CEIAG programme that meets the needs of our ever changing cohort of students, providers and labour market landscape. Our plan promotes equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity and challenges stereotypes whilst inspiring, raising aspirations and giving our students an optimistic outlook on life and their place in the world of work. We are always guided by our Coop values:
Do what matters most
What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
Be yourself, always
We bring our best self to work, so that we each contribute a bit of our own unique Co-op difference, and respect others for doing the same.
Show you care
We care about our Co-op, our colleagues, our members, our students, their parents and communities, now and for the future.
Succeed together
Co-operating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
Incorporate Co-op values
Intent
Our CEIAG programme is both bespoke and unique to our academy and is quality assured on a regular basis to meet our students needs based on our monitoring and impact evaluation. We are committed to providing a coherently planned and sequenced programme that reflects our academies context and core values. Our programme is designed to entitle all learners to develop their knowledge, skills, understanding and the cultural capital they need to go on to destinations that meet their aspirations and interests. With this in mind we aim:-
- To provide impartial and independent advice for all pupils (Gatsby Benchmark 1 - 8)
- To contribute to strategies for raising achievement, especially by increasing motivation, attitude to learning and attendance (Gatsby 3)
- To support inclusion, challenge stereotyping and promote equality of opportunity (Gatsby 3,4)
- To encourage participation in continued learning including higher education, further education and apprenticeships (Gatsby 7,8)
- To develop enterprise and employment skills (Gatsby 2,3)
- To provide relevant information and understanding of the wide range of pathways and qualifications available to ensure students make the right choices regarding their post 16 / 18 options and hence reduce ‘drop out’ from and ‘course switching’ in education and training (Gatsby 3,5,6,7,8)
- To contribute to the economic prosperity of individuals and communities (Gatsby 2,5,7)
- To meet the needs of all our pupils through appropriate differentiation (Gatsby 3)
- To focus students on their future aspirations and opportunities (Gatsby 3,4,8)
- To involve parents and carers (Gatsby 1,2,5,6,7)
- To support the raising of the participation age and assist with positive destinations for all pupils post 16, 17 and 18 (Gatsby 1,4,8)
- To meet the needs of our current cohort of students across each year group (Gatsby 1,3)
- To use current LMI to enable students, staff and parents to engage actively with local and national CEIAG information so that they can increase their knowledge and understanding about the world of work. (Gatsby 1,2,3)
- To use student's parents, staff feedback to reflect on our current provision in order to develop our future CEIAG programme (Gatsby 1,2,3)
- To provide additional support to specific vulnerable groups such as SEND and pupil premium (Gatsby 1-8)
- All stakeholders have a clear understanding of CEIAG and rationale and vision (Gatsby 1)
- To quality assure our current provision in order to ensure there is clear impact evaluation in line with other curriculum areas (Gatsby 1)
- To share best practice with other Co-op academies at network events to ensure reflection and development of own programme (Gatsby 1)
- To ensure all students actively engage with a CEIAG tracking platform to support them in making informed choices about their Career development plan (Gatsby 1,2,3)
- To achieve / work towards a Quality in Careers award in recognition of all that our academy offers (Gatsby 1)
Implementation
Our programme is taught via bespoke activities, subject curriculum and extracurricular activities, and a wide range of enrichment activities.
CEIAG is delivered by a wide range of providers such as our internal Careers Advisor, teachers and support staff, FE Colleges, Universities, Apprenticeship providers, visiting speakers, employers and employees. This delivery includes bespoke workshops, assemblies, work visits, work experience, mock interviews , immersion / insight days, career safaris, careers fairs, step up days and via subject curriculum. Our students are supported and encouraged to explore possible pathways they may take in the future, to ensure they have the very best start in life. Our staff receive regular CPD to support them in embedding employability skills into their subject areas. Our parents can access our academy's website which provides clear links to a range of CEIAG related events and information about local market information (LMI) to applications to Apprenticeships. Parents are also encouraged to attend our CEIAG information evenings, progress evenings and access careers information on your child's Google Classroom platform in addition to the information sent to parents on Arbor.
Year Group | Autumn Term (linked to BM) | Date | Gatsby Benchmark Link | Intended learning outcomes | |
7 | Yr 6 Transition Booklet Values CANM Way Into University Assembly Black History Month Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Finance Workshop Unifrog launch Aspiration audit FSQ PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down LMI assembly Career sector Personal Development Activities Enrichment week/Rewards Trips First Story | 09/25 09/25 10/25 09/25 w/c 15/09/25 w/c 22/09/25 w/c 22/09/25 7/10/25 09/25 Weekly 12/25 10/25-07/25 | 1,2,4 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3 1,3,8 1,3,4,8 1,2,3,4 1,2,4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 | To support students creating in individual Career Development Plan - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university Raise the aspirations of year 7 students in order for them to begin to consider their journey into life after the academy. Explore the roles and sectors available to them Motivate students to achieve highly and ultimately be successful. | |
8 | The Abraham Wilson Project Into University Assembly Black History Month Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Unifrog launch Aspiration audit PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down LMI assembly Career sector Personal Development Activities Enrichment week/Rewards Trips MUFC Career insight visits | 09/25 09/25 10/25 15/09/25 22/09/25 14/10/25 09/25 Weekly 12/25 10/25 | 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3 1,3,8 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3,5,7 | To support students creating in individual Career Development Plan - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university Motivate students to consider their own learning journey by considering the LMI. Give students the opportunities to explore the post 16 pathways. | |
9 | The Abraham Wilson Project Year 9 Army Day Into University Assembly Unifrog launch Aspiration audit PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down Black History Month Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND LMI assembly Career sector Personal Development Activities Enrichment week/Rewards Trips | 09/25 10/25 09/25 w/c 15/09/25 w/c 22/09/25 21/10/25 10/25 12/25 Weekly 12/25 | 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,4,5,7 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3 1,3,8 1,2,3,4 1,2,4 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5,6 | To support students creating in individual Career Development Plan - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university Prepare students for the options process ensuring that they understand post 16 pathways and sectors | |
10 | The Abraham Wilson Project National Coding Week Into University Workshop Unifrog Relaunch Aspiration audit Black History Month Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Gateways Programme Careers Fair- Learn live with Employers/HE/FE Providers PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down LMI assembly Career sector Form Time Activities Enrichment week/Rewards Trips Champions League Flag Bearers at Old Trafford First Tech Challenge UK & Ireland- Local Scrim Debate Mate (English Department) Jamies Farm | 09/25 09/25 18/09/25 w/c 15/09/25 w/c 22/09/25 10/25 01/10/2025 22/10/25 04/11/25 09/25 Weekly 12/25 TBC TBC Weekly w/c 6/10/25 | 1,2,3,5 1,2,4,5,7 1,2,3,6,7 1,3,8 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 1,2,3,4 1,2,4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5,6 1,3,4,6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3 | Explore pathways and sectors which spark interest and passion for learning. To support students creating in individual Career Development Plan - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
11 | College/Employers/Post-16 engagement at Progress Evening FE College Carousel Information given regarding College/Sixth form open evening Into University Assembly Black History Month Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Unifrog Relaunch Aspiration audit Careers Fair- Learn live with Employers/HE/FE Providers Mock Interviews 1 - 1 interviews with Careers Advisor Apprenticeship assembly / workshops (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down STEM activities LMI assembly Gateways Programme/Manchester University Visits to FE College Hit the Mark - Grade 9 Revision Day Hit the Mark - Grade ¾ Revision Day Career sector Form Time Activities CV / job / college application preparation workshops (Gatsby 1,2, 3,4,5) MCC/Careers Connect Panel (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) Y11 Into University workshop (2) Jamie's Farm Champions League Flag Bearers at Old Trafford Progress evening - an opportunity to discuss post 16 and beyond with other institutions/employers | 24/09/25 09/25 09/25 10/25 w/c 15/09/25 w/c 22/09/25 22/10/25 20/11/25 Weekly 09/25 02/12/25 Term 1 09/25 04/12/2025 TBC 03/10/25 17/10/25 Weekly Term 1 Term 1 19/11/25 TBC TBC 11/12/25 | 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,3,8 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 1,3,5 1,3,8 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,7 1,2,3,5 1,3,7 3,4,5,6,8 1,2,5,6 1,2,3,4,7,8 | Students are provided with the advice, guidance and tools required to apply for post 16 education. To support students creating in individual Career Development Plan - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
Provision for Targeted Pupils | 1-1 Career Advisor Appointments LAC/SEND Maths Masterclass (HAPP Students) | Weekly 19/11/25 | 1,3,8 1,2,3,4,5 | Raise aspirations | |
Staff | LP/BW | ||||
Year Group | Spring Term 2025 (linked to BM) | Date | Gatsby Benchmark Link | Intended learning outcomes | |
7 | Employability Skills Booklet National Apprenticeship Week/ workshops National Career Week Subject related “DIN” during National Career Week Into University Workshop (1) Into University Workshop (2) PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down Progress evening - an opportunity to discuss post 16 and beyond with other institutions/employers International Women’s Day Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Career sector Form Time Activities (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) MUFC Career insight visits (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) Curriculum links to employers (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6) Coop Spelling Bee First Story | 01/26 09-11/02/26 02-07/03/26 02-07/03/26 07/01/26 11/03/26 13/01/26 05/03/26 w/c 09/03/26 Weekly TBC Term 2 TBC 10/25-07/26 | 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,81,2,3,4 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,7,8 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,4 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 | Understand the importance of employability skills and how they can be developed and put into practice during their time in compulsory education. Gain opportunities to speak with employers. | |
8 | National Apprenticeship Week/ workshops National Career Week Subject related “DIN” during National Career Week PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down International Women’s Day Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Dragons Den Enterprise 9th May 2025 (Gatsby 1, 2, 3 ,5,7) Gateways Programme/Manchester University Career sector Form Time Activities (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) STEM activities Y8 Into University Workshop (1) Y8 Into University Workshop (2) Curriculum links to employers (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6) Envision Programme Launch Year 8 STEM Event at the University of Manchester Progress evening - an opportunity to discuss post 16 and beyond with other institutions/employers | 09-11/02/26 02-07/03/26 02-07/03/26 20/01/26 w/c 09/03/26 w/c 26/01/26 11/03/2026 Weekly Term 2 07/01/26 22-23/01/26 Term 2 TBC TBC 30/04/26 | 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,81,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,3,7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Develop employability skills which will be highly sought after and will allow for students to lead happy and successful lives. Develop communication skills and confidence in communicating. - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
9 | National Apprenticeship Week/ workshops National Career Week Subject related “DIN” during National Career Week PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down International Women’s Day Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Y9 Career events preparation for options ie Career information evening Y9 internal taster sessions prior to options Reach Programme Career sector Form Time Activities STEM activities Curriculum links to employers Reach Programme (Final Session) Into University Workshop Maths Feast | 09-11/02/26 02-07/03/26 02-07/03/26 20/01/26 w/c 09/03/26 05/02/26 02/26 Term 2 Weekly Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 04/02/26 27/02/26 | 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,81,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 1,2,3,4,7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,7 1,2,3,4 | Explore the range of options available as they transition into KS4. Allow for students to make fully informed decisions which will strike motivation and a love for learning. | |
10 | National Apprenticeship Week/ workshops National Career Week Subject related “DIN” during National Career Week PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down International Women’s Day Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND Maths Feast Universify Career sector Form Time Activities Curriculum links to employers Vocational Subjects GM Higher - Student life workshop Year 10 Mentoring Gm Higher (6 week programme) Debate Mate (English Department) Curriculum links to employers Vocational Subjects Young Science Centre trip to the University of Lancashire Manchester Young Academies | 09-11/02/26 02-07/03/26 02-07/03/26 03/03/26 w/c 09/03/26 27/02/26 TBC Weekly Term 2 TBC 05/26-06/26 Term 2 Term 2 19/03/26 Jan-April | 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,81,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2.3,5,6,8 | Allow for students to see theory in practice through virtual work experience/guest speakers or workplace visits. Understand how to revise and the importance of revising with regards to being successful. - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
11 | National Apprenticeship Week/ workshops National Career Week Subject related “DIN” during National Career Week PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down International Women’s Day Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND 1 - 1 interviews with Careers Advisor Hit the Mark - Grade 4 Day GM Higher Revision session - Maintaining Motivation for Exams Universify Programme Career sector Form Time Activities CV / job application preparation workshops at lunch Curriculum links to employers Vocational Subjects MCC/Careers Connect Panel Big Sister Workshop Hit the Mark - Grade ¾ Revision Day Hit the Mark - Grade 9 Revision Day Progress evening - an opportunity to discuss post 16 and beyond with other institutions/employers | 09-11/02/26 02-07/03/26 02-07/03/26 24/03/26 w/c 09/03/26 Weekly TBC Term 2 TBC Weekly 01/26-04/26 Term 2 Term 2 TBC 24/03/26 26/03/26 26/03/26 | 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,81,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4,7,8 1,3,4 1,3,4,7 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5 1,4,7 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Multi-agency working will allow for all students to have a successful post 16 place which will be retained. Understand and explore ways to revise and understand the importance of revising with regards to being successful. - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
Provision for Targeted Pupils | 1-1 Career Advisor Appointments LAC/SEND Masterclasses | Weekly Term 2 | 1,3,8 1,2,3,4,5,7 | Raise aspirations | |
Staff | LP/BW | ||||
Year Group | Summer Term 2025 (linked to BM) | Date | Gatsby Benchmark Link | Intended learning outcomes | |
7 | PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down Gateways Programme/Manchester University Career sector assemblies (Gatsby 1,2,3,5) Enrichment week/Rewards Trips LMI assembly (Gatsby 1,2,4) STEM activities (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6) First Story FSQ | 28/04/26 06/05/2026 Term 3 07/26 w/c 09/03/26 TBC 10/25-07/26 w/c 22/06/26 | 1,2,3,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,4,7 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,4 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 1,3,4,8 | Explore careers in STEM and understand the ever changing requirements of the labour market. - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
8 | PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down Career sector assemblies Enrichment week/Rewards Trips LMI assembly Y8 Into University Workshop Maths Olympics FSQ | 06/05/26 Term 3 07/26 w/c 09/03/26 18/06/26 22/06/26 w/c 29/06/26 | 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,7 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,4 1,3,4,8 | To understand enterprising behaviours, skills and qualities Explore workplace environments and liaise with employees Understand what LMI is and what it looks like in Manchester - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
9 | PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down Gateways Programme/Manchester University Career sector assemblies Enrichment week/Rewards Trips MUFC Career insight visits LMI assembly Y9 Into University Workshop Industry Safari Event FSQ | 02/06/26 28/01/2026 Term 3 07/26 TBC w/c 09/03/26 07/05/26 23/06/26 w/c 01/07/26 | 1,2,3,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,5 1,2,4 1,3,7 1,2,3,5 1,3,4,8 | - Understand what a university is and why people go to university - Understand what student life is like and what fun activities students can do at university - Develop communication and team working skills as they participate in group work with learners from different schools. - Speak to current students about what it’s like to be at university | |
10 | Progress evening - an opportunity to discuss post 16 and beyond with other institutions/employers Work Experience Week/Careers Week 1 - 1 interviews with Careers Advisor Apprenticeship assembly / workshops PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL Drop Down SEND Preparing for the world of work workshops Career sector assemblies Gateways Programme/Manchester University Visits to FE College FSQ Enrichment week/Rewards Trips MUFC Career insight visits LMI assembly STEM activities Y10 Into University Workshop Industry guest speaker Debate Mate (English Department) Manchester Young Academies | 21/05/26 06-10/07/26 Weekly Term 3 16/06/26 06/26 Term 3 TBC TBC w/c 13/07/26 07/26 TBC w/c 09/03/26 TBC 07/05/26 TBC Term 3 Jan-April | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,5,6,8 1,2,3,4,7,8 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3 1,2,3,5,7 1,3,7 1,2,3,7 1,3,4,8 1,2,3,5,7 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,4 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,3,7 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5 1,2.3,5,6,8 | Develop an understanding of the work environment and what employers expect of their workers. Given opportunity to explore possible career options. Increased self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence. Increased motivation to continue study and/or undertake further training. | |
11 | 1 - 1 interviews with Careers Advisor SEND Preparing for the world of work workshops Career sector assemblies MCC/Careers Connect Panel FSQ | Weekly 06/26 Term 3 Term 3 w/c 11/05/26 | 1,2,3,4,7,8 1,2,3 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5 1,3,4,8 | Provide guidance and assistance for the students to achieve their career goals. Provide a platform in assisting the college for enhancing the potential of the courses and improving job opportunities and also create awareness of the jobs for which the students are eligible. | |
Provision for Targeted Pupils | SEN college transition days- SEN team SEN supported Work Experience SEND / vulnerable groups additional support / projects | 06-07/26 06/07/26 Term 3 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Lower NEET figures Raise aspirations Learn about college life/pastoral support | |
Staff | LP/BW | ||||
CEIAG Activities at Co-op Academy North Manchester
- Visits to Universities (Gatsby 1,3,7)
- Into University (Gatsby 1,3,7)
- Visits to FE College (Gatsby 1,3,7)
- PSHCE CEIAG element of SoL (Gatsby 1,2,3,4)
- Career sector assemblies (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- Access to GMACs to support students creating in individual Career Development Plan (Gatsby 1, 2, 3)
- Enrichment week (Gatsby 1, 2, 3 ,5,7)
- Aspiration audit (Gatsby 1,3,8)
- Careers fair (Gatsby 1,2,3,5,7,8)
- FE / HE fairs (Gatsby 1,3,7,8)
- External providers ie Enterprise / Dragon Den drop down days (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- Career panels (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- Career insight visits (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- Subject related “Do Nows / Starter” during National Career Week (Gatsby 1,2,3,4)
- Y9 Career events preparation for options ie Career information evening (Gatsby 1,3,7)
- Y9 internal taster sessions prior to options (Gatsby 1,3,4)
- Apprenticeship assembly / workshops (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- LMI assembly / PSHE / workshops (Gatsby 1,2,4)
- Workplace visits (all years) (Gatsby 1,2,3,5,6)
- Employer mentoring (Gatsby 1,3,5)
- Y10 works place visit / experience (Gatsby 1,2,3,5,6)
- CEIAG enrichment days / weeks (Gatsby 1,2,3,4, 5,6)
- 1 - 1 interviews with Careers Advisor (Gatsby 1,3,8)
- Curriculum links to employers (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6)
- Masterclasses (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5)
- Motivational speakers (Gatsby 1,2,3,5)
- Targeted motivational speakers ie challenging stereotypes / SEND (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5)
- STEM activities (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6)
- SEND / vulnerable groups additional support / projects (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,6)
- Mock interviews (Gatsby 1,3,5)
- CV / job application preparation (Gatsby 1,2, 3,4,5)
- CEIAG subject ambassadors meetings (Gatsby 1,2,3,4)
- Curriculum mapping (Gatsby 1,2,3,4)
Opportunities for SEND and other vulnerable groups
All CEIAG opportunities are fully inclusive and are designed to engage with all students. However embedded within our programme are additional events / activities to support our students with SEND such :
- A series of 1 - 1 interviews , parents invited, support assistant available (Gatsby 1,3) - Throughout academic year
- Preparing for the world of work workshops (Gatsby 1,2,3)
- Structured KS4 transition programme in post 16 ie taster sessions / days, mentoring (Gatsby 1,2,3)
- Focused enterprise activity sessions (Gatsby 1,2,3,4)
- Structured mock interviews (Gatsby 1,2,3, 5,7)
- Supported work experience (Gatsby 1,2,3,5,6)
- Access to inspirational role models (alumni?) (Gatsby 1,3)
- Appropriate KS4 pathways available in curriculum (Gatsby 1,3,4)
- Work shadowing (Gatsby 1,2,3,5,6)
- Partnerships with employers with a diverse workforce (Gatsby 1,3, 5)
- Careers Advisor present at EHCP annual review in KS4 (Gatsby 1,3,8)
Staff CPD
- Annual update on LMI (Gatsby 1,3,4,5) - 2nd September 2025
- Annual feedback on Compass (Gatsby 1)- Term 2,4&6
- Directed time to develop CEIAG in the curriculum (Gatsby 1,2,3,4,5,7) - Department Meetings Tuesday 3.15-4.15pm
- PSHE curriculum review (Gatsby 1,2,3,4) - July-November 2025
- External CEIAG CPD ie visiting a local subject related business (Gatsby 1,2,3,4) - 10th November 2025
- Unifrog CPD - September 2025
Impact
Measuring the impact of our CEIAG programme supports us to develop it on a termly / annual basis and to know that we are making a positive and empowering difference. We value quantitative and qualitative feedback from all stakeholders and ensure our evaluations lead to change / amendments in our future planning. We undertake internal and external quality assurance to ensure our intent and implementation is in-line with our expectations. We measure impact in the following ways:
- Positive destinations data for all
- Tracking of Compass over time
- Reduced NEET figures over time (Include your 3 year trend for NEETs)
- Student/staff and parent voice
- Increase progress/attainment across vocational subjects
- Progress and achievement data over time with reference to vulnerable groups ie SEND
- Increase in attendance / reduction in PA over time
- Employer engagement increasing
- Reduction in behaviour incidents including Ftex / P ex over time
Destinations
Last year, our year 11 pupils moved to a range of providers in the local area after school Here are the destinations of Y11 students that left our academy In July 2024:-
Date | Academy | Year Group (leaving year) | Dataset | Cohort Size | %age moving on to positive destination | % Post 16 Education including further education,sixth form and specialist | % Apprenticeship | % Employment without training | % Employment with Training | % Training | % Reengagement Provision | %age NOT moving on to positive destination | %age of NEETs | %age not known |
03/02/25 | Coop Academy North Manchester | 2024 | LA Activity survey | 245 | 96.33% | 89.80% | 4.08% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 1.22% | 0.41% | 3.67% | 3.67% | 0% |
Males | 116 | 109 | 101 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | |||
% of Year group | 47.34% | 44.49% | 41.22% | 2.04% | 0% | 2.04% | 0.82% | 0.41% | 2.06% | 2.06% | 0% | |||
Females | 129 | 127 | 119 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
% of Year group | 52.65% | 51.84% | 48.57% | 2.86% | 0.41% | 2.86% | 0.41% | 0% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0% |
Key Headlines
- The percentage into post-16 learning remains higher than the LA average though this has dropped from 2023 (99.15%)
- More pupils progressed into apprenticeships and jobs with training from previous academic years
- 8 pupils identifying as NEET, none of which were educated on site but at alternative provision institutions
Demographics - Context of the Cohort
Aspect | Sustained Post 16 Education March 2024 | 2023-24 Cohort |
Size of Y11 cohort | 243 | 232 |
Gender balance (B/G) | 48% (117) / 52% (126) | 99.16% (118) / 99.13% (114) |
SEND profile | 19.4% (47) | 100% (26) |
Pupil Premium | 59% (143) | 99.13% (114) |
EAL profile | 40% (97) | 100% (93) |
Qualification Level at Post-16 | Percentage (Number) |
Entry | 6.12% (15) |
Level 1 | 10.20% (25) |
Level 2 | 27.35% (67) |
Level 3 | 52.24% (128) |
Unknown | 4.08% (10) |
Useful websites
Links to various FE colleges
College/ FE Contact | Website/Event |
The Manchester College | |
Hopwood Hall | |
Oldham Sixth Form | |
Oldham College | |
Xaverian | |
Loreto | |
Bury College | |
Salford City College | |
Connell Sixth Form College | |
Stockport College | |
Trafford College | |
Ashton Sixth Form | |
Tameside College/ Clarendon | |
Holy Cross Sixth Form | |
Apprenticeship GMLPN | |
The Growth Company | |
Access to Music | https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/locations/manchester-college/ |
Universities
https://www.ucas.com/corporate/news-and-key-documents/news/new-ucas-hub-encourages-students-shoot-stars (New Hub that has replaced UCAS progress)
www.russell group.ac.uk (represents 24 leading universities, source of careers information & advice including ‘informed choices’ a downloadable guide to making post 16 choices)
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance (Student finance)
https://universitycompare.com/ (comparing different universities)
https://universitycompare.com/rankings/ (University rankings)
https://www.unitasterdays.com/ (A directory of university events for school groups and individual students._
Apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships-in-the-uk
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships
https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/
Careers Games
https://panjango.com/pages/panjango-online
https://icould.com/buzz-quiz/
Which Animal Are You? In under five minutes, discover: your strengths and what makes you tick / what you're like as a boyfriend or girlfriend / which celebrities share your personality type. There are 16 possible results, each connected to an animal
Online platforms
https://gmacs.co.uk/
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Manchester
https://bridgegm.co.uk/labour-market-information
Other
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ (provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work)
https://www.careersbox.co.uk/ (A great source of up to the minute job profile films)
https://icould.com/ (Career videos to find out about a wide range of careers and opportunities. Take the Buzz Quiz – it’s great fun!)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-of-the-future (what does the future hold!)
Success at School is the place for young people to explore careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses and advice. Get career smart and Register today! Success at school have highlighted some of the different careers that are helping us through the current crisis.
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ (opportunities if you decide university is not for you)
https://uk.job-applications.com/ (has useful videos, demonstrating how to complete the online applications for many top companies in the UK, as well as providing detailed information on salaries and interviews. Applications forms can be printed off directly from this site.)
http://www.talkingjobs.net/ (An online video player that delivers a series of career case studies)
https://www.skillsbuilder.org/homelearning
Everyone needs eight essential skills to succeed - whatever their path in life. Skills builder provides a range of resources for building these skills in a home setting - all underpinned by the Skills Builder Framework. Resources are available for learners aged 4 to 20+.
https://www.thewowshow.org/students/
The WOW Show (World of Work) - The WOW Show is a live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire young people about their futures. Have a look at some of the recordings and find out about any careers you are considering for your future.
This free app for students aged 13+ allows students to complete a digital CV and matches them with jobs, apprenticeships and other suitable opportunities.
https://www.speakersforschools.org/experience-2/vwex/
Speakers for schools - virtual work experiences Working with over 50 leading employers across industries, this offers students the chance to apply for interactive, high impact placements, through a safeguarded application portal and platform. During placements, students interact with employers, complete real work projects and work together to gain industry insights and skills.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Careers in Health Professions – Make a difference with a career in health. Get all the information you need to take the next step in your career. Health professions have been highlighted during the Coronavirus pandemic and demand is expected to increase. There are hundreds of types of careers in health available so it is definitely worth consideration. The NHS employs around 1.5 million people and there are over 350 roles to choose from, not just a doctor or a nurse! You can see a list of the careers available here: stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers and you can compare the many varied careers available here: healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/compare-roles
Information for Parents
https://targetcareers.co.uk/parents-and-teachers
https://careerready.org.uk/parents
https://www.careeralchemy.co.uk/choosing-career-paths.html