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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy - Careers Vision and CEIAG Aims
At The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, our Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme plays a vital role in preparing our students for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of life. This programme aligns with our Academy Improvement Plan and is underpinned by our core TALA values:
Teamwork, Aspirations, Leadership, and Accountability.
We are committed to delivering the best opportunities for our students to achieve their career goals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our CEIAG programme provides a structured and engaging programme of careers education throughout each student’s school journey, with targeted support at key transition points. This is achieved through collaboration with parents, carers, employers, external CEIAG providers, and local organisations, ensuring every student has access to impartial information and expert advice.
By embedding TALA values in our careers provision, we aim to:
Teamwork:
Foster collaboration between students, staff, families, and external partners to support every student’s career journey.
Aspirations:
Raise students’ ambitions and encourage them to envision and pursue their goals without limits.
Leadership and Accountability:
Empower students to take ownership of their futures, developing the confidence and skills needed for personal and professional growth.
Our CEIAG programme supports students in successfully transitioning to the next stages of their lives by:
Empowering them to plan and manage their own futures.
Providing comprehensive and impartial information on all pathways and options.
Promoting equality, diversity, social mobility, and challenging stereotypes.
Enabling them to sustain employability and achieve personal and economic well-being.
Together, through teamwork, aspirations, leadership, and accountability, we ensure that every student at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is fully supported to reach their potential and achieve lifelong success.
Careers Team
Careers Lead
A Barlow –
abarlow@lanfranc.org.uk
Careers Lead Assistant
M West-Allwood -
mwest-allwood@lanfranc.org.uk
Independent Career Development Professional – Careers Advisor
P Roettig –
proettig@lanfranc.org.uk
Call us
- 020 8689 1255
Careers Policy
Provider Access
Careers Programme
Our comprehensive 5-year careers programme provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to make informed decisions about their future education, training, and career pathways. The programme is regularly reviewed and updated to stay relevant and responsive to the evolving world of work, ensuring it meets the needs of all students and remains subject to change.
Additionally, students have numerous opportunities to develop essential employability skills through activities such as:
Various 'Student Voice' and Leadership Opportunities
Prefects
Head Boy/Girl application process
Sports Leaders
Buddies
Language/Subject Ambassadors
Class/House Representatives
Academy Day Trips
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Volunteering at School Events
Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge
School Music and Drama Performances
These activities foster teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, helping students build a strong foundation for their future careers.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Y7
Tutor/PSHE Sessions
Who Am I?
BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies
Green Careers Week
Unifrog Quiz - Skills Profile
Explore Dream Jobs
BBC Bite size Careers - Curriculum Based
PSHE AUT 2 - Developing skills and aspirations
National Careers Week
Revisit LMI
What is a career?
Unifrog Quiz - Interest Profile
Unifrog Quiz - Personality Profile
LMI overview with links to local provision
What entrepreneurs do?
Work-life balance
Unifrog - Library Treasure Hunt
Careers and the future
Unifrog - Subject library treasure Hunt
PSHE SUM 2 - Financial decision making
Communication challenge: Listening - to be delivered across the first half term
Communication challenge: Speaking - to be delivered across the second half term
Events
First Aid Course Enrichment Activity Delivered by Paramedics
Jamie’s Farm Trip
TALA Careers Fair
Careers week activities
First Aid Course Enrichment Activity delivered by Paramedics
TALA Science Fair
First Aid Course Enrichment Activity delivered by Paramedics
Y8
Tutor/PSHE Sessions
Reflect on your interests
BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies
Green Careers Week
Explore your CV’s
Unifrog Quiz - Skills Profile
PSHE AUT 2 - Community and careers
Learn about the workplace
Unifrog - Library Treasure Hunt
National Careers Week
How to create the life you want
LMI overview with links to local provision
Define what success looks like
Unifrog - Interest Profile
Unifrog - Subject Library hunt
Learn about careers and the climate
Unifrog Quiz - Personality Profile
Unifrog Quiz - Using the Environment’s Profile
Challenges and rewards of work
Events
Academy Day - DIG DATA - Christmas Light Challenge Workshop
Jamie’s Farm Trip
TALA Careers Fair
Careers Week activities
TALA Science Fair
Higher education provider trip/workshop
Speakers for Schools Visit
Y9
Tutor/PSHE Sessions
Reflect on your skills
Explore learning pathways afterschool
BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies
Green Careers Week
Take control of your careers journey
What comes after school the learning pathways
PSHE AUT 2 - Setting goals
Unifrog - Careers sectors Library Treasure Hunt
Unifrog Quiz - Taking Skills Profile
Unifrog Quiz - Interests Profile
Learn how to choose KS4 Options
Careers in the Curriculum - English - Being a Social Worker
Learn how to manage your money
Careers in the Curriculum - Maths - Analyst
LMI overview with links to local provision
Careers in the Curriculum - Science - Automotive Engineer
Events
Academy Day - DIG DATA - Christmas Light Challenge Workshop
Talent Foundry Barclays Life Skills Workshop
1-2-1 Careers Advice
1-2-1 Careers Advice
TALA Careers Fair
National Careers Week activities
Options 1-2-1 with SLT/Tutor Team
Further education provider trip/workshop
Speakers for Schools Visit
Y10
Tutor/PSHE Sessions
Reflect on your Career Journey
Explore Learning pathways afterschool
BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies
Green Careers Week
Explore Employer Profiles
PSHE AUT 2 - Financial decision making
Reflect on your Career Journey
Explore Learning pathways afterschool
BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies
Green Careers Week
Explore Employer Profiles
PSHE AUT 2 - Financial decision making
Prepare for Work experience
Discuss: in person, hybrid & remote working
PSHE SUM 2 - Employability skills
PSHE SUM 2 - Work experience Preparation & Evaluation
PSHE SUM 2 - Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions
Events
Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions
Academy Day - Talent Foundry - RISE/ Post 16 Destination session
Assembly Work Experience
Jack Petchey Speak Out Workshop
Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions
TALA Careers fair
Careers week activities
Academy Day - Talent Foundry - RISE/ Post 16 Destination session
TALA Science Fair
Work Experience
Mock Exams
Year 10 to 11 Transition Evening
1-2-1 Careers Advice
Y11
Tutor/PSHE Sessions
Preparing for personal guidance
Explore Pros & Cons of Post-16 Pathways
Are A Levels right for me?
Is a traineeship right for me?
Are BTECs right for me?
Applications to post-16
Post 16 interview preparation
PSHE AUT 2 - Building for the future & Next steps
National Careers Week
Is a UK apprenticeship right for me?
Is a T level right for me?
Reflect on your employability Skills
Research volunteering and paid work
Compare apprenticeships and HE
Discuss: is AI a threat to our jobs?
Preparing for Interview
Barclays wellbeing toolkit
Barclays problem solving
Barclays transferable skills activity
Barclays listening and speaking
Barclays staying positive
Events
Mock Exams
1-2-1 Careers Advise
Providers From Post 16 - Assemblies & Visits
The London School & College Leavers Festival 2025
TALA Careers fair
Careers week activities
Mock Exams
1-2-1 Careers Advice
GCSE Exams
1-2-1 Careers advice available on results Day
Useful information for students, parents/carers and employers
Students
Parents/Carers
Industry Professionals
Careers Information for Students
Here you can research various post-16 and post-18 pathways, find out more information about a variety of careers, and track your skills and academic engagement. There are numerous informative webinars which run throughout the year so it is worth checking back frequently.
Here are some other links which you may find useful:
Careers Research
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree
https://icould.com/explore
https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/careerometer/
: check live Labour Market Information
London Labour Market Information
Economy - UTLA | Croydon | Report Builder for ArcGIS
Croydon Economy | Labour Market & Industries
University Research
www.ucas.com
www.theuniguide.co.uk
discoveruni.gov.uk
Apprenticeships
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.cxk.org/resources
Post-16 Education
https://www.tlevels.gov.uk
My Choices at 16+ | Croydon Council
Work Experience
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/how-to-ask-employers-for-work-experience
https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience
Young Croydon | Croydon Council
For further subject-specific content, please reach out to one of our departmental team leaders. Please direct all general enquiries to Mrs H Budd, Head of Careers.
Careers Information for Parents/Carers
Here are some excellent resources to help you support your child in exploring careers and planning their future:
Careermag for Parents/Carers
This helpful e-magazine connects parents and carers with up-to-date labour market information to guide career discussions at home. The latest issue includes:
Questions to help your child consider their next steps.
The importance of work experience.
Insights into in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, university options, and T Levels.
Subscribe for free here:
Careermag for Parents/Carers
Career Pilot
An interactive website that helps young people explore jobs and careers in the labour market. Children can research:
Job roles, annual salaries, and working hours.
Employment growth rates and routes into specific careers.
Explore here:
Career Pilot Job Sectors
‘The Parent Perspective’ Podcast
This engaging podcast series supports parents and carers with careers advice. It features:
Current career opportunities and industry insights.
Inspiring stories from diverse role models.
Updates on the evolving world of work.
Podcast Series:
Amazing apprenticeships
Apprenticeships.gov Parents and Carers' Pack
These monthly packs provide tailored advice to help parents guide young people in making informed career choices. The April edition highlights:
Insights from National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
What life is like as an apprentice.
Career starter apprenticeship opportunities.
Access the packs here:
Parents and Carers' Pack
Success at School Parent Guides
These guides help parents support their children in making informed decisions and building key skills for the future. Topics include:
The future of work (2020–2030) and job opportunities for young people.
Applying to university (UCAS) and key dates.
Supporting your child through their GCSEs.
Find the guides here:
Success at School Parent Guides
Each of these resources is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance, ensuring you can confidently support your child in their career journey.
Careers Information for Industry Professionals
The success of our CEAIG provision relies on our network of professional contacts. We offer the following opportunities with the aim of increasing our student’s awareness of career pathways, building transferrable skills for the workplace and offering practical placements:
Annual Careers Fair
Information seminars focused on a particular professional field
Skills workshops
Interview practice
Student Mentoring
Student Work Experience placement opportunities
If you would like to support our Careers Education provision, please contact Mrs H Budd, Head of Careers
hbudd@lanfranc.org.uk
or Mr A Barlow, SLT Careers Lead
abarlow@lanfranc.org.uk
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Explore Your Future with Skillsometer and Careerometer
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