Careers Education at Tipton Green College
Our Careers Programme
We also work closely with Sandwell Connexions, an independent service offering impartial careers advice and guidance for both you and your parents or carers. We ensure that careers is explored at the earliest stage which is why we ensure that CEIAG Is delivered from years 7.
In KS3, Careers is all about self discovery, understanding who you are, what you like and don’t like and where you see yourself working.You’ll have lots of opportunities to build your essential skills, learn about the world of work through our careers curriculum and take part in trips and visits.
In KS4 & 5, we continue the learning journey and ensure that you are prepared to make informed decisions based on your wishes for your future.
We do this by:
• Visits to colleges and apprenticeship providers
• Careers fairs
• Direct conversations with employers about the world of work and training.
Throughout your time at Tipton Green, you can also gain hands-on experience through work placements and external training, where for one or two days a week, you’ll step into the working world and explore careers that interest you.
This is all mapped to your future, what suits you and what you need to achieve. To further support your development, you’ll take part in programmes such as The King’s Trust, Skills Builder, and Morrisby.
These are designed to help you build the essential skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed in your future education, training, or employment.
Information for Parents & Carers:
At Tipton Green College, we are committed to preparing our students for a successful future through a dynamic and supportive careers programme.
Employability & Career Development:
- The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust): Our Employability programme helps students build confidence, develop workplace skills, and prepare for the world of work.
- Sandwell Connexions: Expert guidance and advice to help students make realistic and informed career choices.
Skills for Life:
- Skills Builder Programme: Supports students in developing essential personal and professional skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership.
- Morrsiby: Supports the students with activities and questionnaires to assess their skills and future aspirations, this gives them links and support to guide them through their careers choices and workshops to develop skills needed for interviews, CV writing and personal development.
Real-World Experience
- Offsite Training & Work Placements: Delivered through a range of community agencies and local partnerships to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- College Visits & Careers Fairs: Held throughout the year to expose students to a wide variety of pathways, industries, and further education providers.
- Other Agencies: links with outside agencies, colleges, employers to extend the exposure for students to support their own aspirations.
Support for Families
- We actively involve parents and carers in the career planning process. We encourage 1:1 meetings with our Careers Lead and Connexions staff to discuss your child’s future plans, next steps, and available support for yourself and the young person.
Information for Employers:
Tipton Green College – Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment.
At Tipton Green College, we are committed to preparing students for the world of work by building strong connections between education and industry.Throughout the academic year, we host a variety of events designed to enhance students’ understanding of career pathways and professional environments.
We welcome collaboration with educational institutions, training providers, apprenticeship organisations, and employers who can support our careers programme by:
- Raising aspirations and increasing student motivation
- Helping young people identify and pursue educational and occupational goals
- Equipping students with essential skills for the transition from school to work
- Offering enrichment opportunities such as guest speaking and workplace insights
If you are interested in participating in or supporting our upcoming events, please get in touch with:
Jennifer Appleby – jennifer.appleby@horizoncare.co.uk CC: marc.southall@horizoncare.co.uk
We value your contribution and look forward to working together to inspire and prepare the next generation.
Work Experience
“Tailor made educational, emotional and behavioural packages for learners of primary and secondary school ages. These packages include individualised services including mentoring, counselling, coaching, therapy and advice.
We aim to help improve work performance and motivational levels with the aim to improve the well-being of individuals and help them to meet their career aspirations”
We are currently in the process of working towards a partnership with the Mason Foundation who will support our students in a range of skills building activities and breaking down barriers to learning and work.
The Mason Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and communities to come together, to support one another to a better way of life.
“Our mission is to reduce inequalities and to create opportunities for everyone, particularly for those in society who need help the most. Everything we do is led and delivered by the community, ensuring long-lasting, sustainable change!”
Benefits of Work Experience:
For Students:
· Increased confidence and self-esteem.
· Enhanced understanding of different careers and industries.
· Development of key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
· Opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
For Employers:
· Increased engagement with the local community.
· Opportunity to build relationships with schools and educational institutions.
· Exposure to new talent and ideas.
· Potential future employees.
For the School:
· Enhanced reputation and community engagement.
· Improved student outcomes and career prospects.
· Increased opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
Understanding Labour Market Intelligence (LMI)::
It provides insights into:
• The types of jobs in demand within the local area
• The skills and qualifications required for various roles
• Future employment trends and emerging sectors
As the job market continues to evolve, understanding LMI is becoming increasingly important. It helps students make informed decisions about their education, training, and career pathways by showing where specific job roles are most needed across the country and which sectors are likely to experience growth.
To explore local LMI and gain a deeper understanding of employment trends in the Black Country, click the link below:
Impact and Review Information
We aim to give each student in years 11-13 at least 3 meaningful encounters per year with colleges, apprenticeships and employers via careers fairs, visits and work experience. Employer engagement and the number of meaningful encounters with the world of work are also tracked against the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Tipton Green College works closely with the Careers and Enterprise Company. This is an external organisation that supports schools to ensure they are following the DFEs Careers Strategy. As an educational establishment we ensure that we use the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks as a foundation when planning our Careers Strategy. This supports us to measure and assess the impact of our careers programme using the following methods:
• Pupil career surveys
• Destination data
• Work experience placements which enhance pupil CV’s
• Employer evaluations for work experience placement
• Compass audit review is conducted 4 times during the year and is used to measure against the Gatsby benchmarks
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