Careers Information

Sally James  is the career adviser from Positive Steps.  For more information on the organisation please follow this link – https://positive-steps.org.uk/

Her role is to support the students with all their post 16 planning. Her priority is the year 11 group, and she supports these with career guidance. Sally works extremely closely with the school SEND team and attends all year 11 and year 10 EHCP reviews (when available).  She also supports pupils with college applications and arranging pre-visits to college/training providers liaising with the school careers team.  Sally advocates for the students when working with colleges and training providers.

During the 1-1 personal guidance intervention Sally and the student produce an enhanced progression plan. The enhanced progression plan is shared with the SEN (Special Educational Needs) team and local authority to ensure that their needs are met.

Sally will also support off-site learners and arrange telephone calls/home visits when needed.

Other activities include:

• Year 9 careers fair – GMLPN apprenticeship information sessions (virtual or face to face).

• Tracking and follow up year 11 NEETs. 

• Liaise with parents via phone calls/home visits when needed. 

• Identify students at risk of NEET and handover to Positive Steps NEET community team if appropriate.

• Offer year 11/12 leavers with ongoing careers support if NEET. 

• Liaise with college ALS teams and arrange year 11 pre-visits if needed (liaise with school staff). 

• Support in school on GCSE results day.