The careers education, information and guidance (CEIAG) programme makes a significant contribution to preparing young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. The CEIAG programme is designed to be progressive from year 7 to year 11 and support students in making 14-16 choices. At Brockington College, we aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and encourage students to consider a wide range of careers. Through careers education and guidance, it is hoped that students will be encouraged to develop their talents and to go on to jobs or courses which they aspire to do.
At Brockington College careers education is delivered through PSHCE lessons and is supported by many extra-curricular activities too. We measure the impact of the careers program every term against the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers education.
CEIAG Coordinator – Mrs G Troy – admin@brockington.embracemat.org
Careers Advisor – Mr J Singh – careers@brockington.embraceemat.org
During their time at Brockington, students will have the opportunity to speak to an array of post-16 providers, employers and universities. The purpose of this is to encourage students to start to think about their next steps after they leave Brockington College. This will also help students develop an insight into the knowledge and skills required when moving on from school into post-16 provision. All students are now expected to stay in some form of education or training until the age of 18; this event will provide them with an appreciation of the options available to them when they finish their GCSEs. These opportunities will be provided to be Year 10 and Year 11 students, as we feel it is important that students start to consider and engage with their career aspirations as early as possible.
- Armed Forces (Army, Navy and RAF)
- ASK Apprenticeships
- Beauchamp City Sixth Form
- Bosworth Academy
- Countesthorpe Academy
- De Montfort University
- Heart of England Training
- Leicester College
- Leicestershire Police
- Gateway College
- Loughborough College
- Loughborough University
- Lutterworth College
- National Space Academy
- NWSLC
- SMB College Group (Brooksby
Melton and Stephenson) - University of Leicester
- Wigston College
- WQEI College
Careers education and guidance
Start
Start is a free, online careers platform designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential. It combines the most comprehensive source of information with a personalised experience and career planning tools, helping our students to make more informed decisions about their future study and career options, as well as developing their employability.
Student profile
Students build their profile and access personalised study and career information.
Modules
Activities to guide students through the information on Start at the right time. Up to date information and engaging content on what to study, where to learn and the world of work.
Locker
An online record of achievement to evidence skills for future applications and CVs. Employability action plan: Students can set goals and stay in control of their career planning.
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service helpline is available for young people (aged 13 upwards) every day from 8am till 10pm on 0800 100 900.
Leicester Employment Hub
Connextions can support young people living in Leicester city.
Leicestershire County Careers Advice
Young people living in Leicestershire, can access information and support via the county council website.
Other sources of support
Need more information? See below a range of people and resources to support you with advice and guidance.
- Careers library
- Family
- Friends
- Subject teachers
- Form tutor
- Pastoral manager
- Head of year
- Mr Mayes
Work experience
Every year 10 student has the opportunity to complete a one-week work experience placement. Work experience will be authorised for five school days between Monday 24th June and Friday 28th June 2024.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30th October 2023 | Deadline for application forms |
| 18th December 2023 | "Late" deadline for application forms |
| 31st March 2024 | Payment deadline |
| 20th May 2024 | Placement paperwork returned. This includes: 1) Placement description (including hours of work etc) 2) Work placement agreement 3) Health and safety vetting and risk assessments |
| 24th - 28th June 2024 | Students out on placement |
| Title | Size | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockington Application Form | 267.17 KB | 12-10-2023 | 12-10-2023 | DownloadPreview |
| Work Experience parent launch presentation | 193.61 KB | 12-10-2023 | 12-10-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Post-16
The law states that all students have to stay in learning until at least their 18th birthday. Students can choose from:
- a full time course at a college studying for A -levels or a vocational qualification
- learning while you work on an apprenticeship, traineeship or study programme
- spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training.
Year 11 students have now been issued with their usernames and passwords in order to start to put together their post-16 applications via the ‘Positive Steps @ 16 website.
We have also put together a video demonstration of how the website and application process works for parents and carers, as well as a user guide to refer to. Please not that the demonstration materials do look slightly different to the live site as the demo is a national resource, where as the website is branded as ‘Positive Steps’ at local level.
Additional support is available through our careers advisor and the pastoral team for those who would like or need additional time or support to research post-16 options and complete applications.
If you have any queries about this process, please do not hesitate to contact the year 11 team or our CEIAG coordinator on 0116 2863722 via school reception.
- Mr Clark, Head of Year 11, ttc@brockington.embracemat.org
- Mrs Underwood, Year 11 Pastoral Manager, hju@brockington.embracemat.org
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SMB College Group – Melton Campus
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Loughborough College
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SMB College Group – Brooksby Campus
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Leicester College
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SMB College Group – Stephenson Campus
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Beauchamp City 6th Form
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Bosworth Academy
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NWSLC
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Gateway College
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Countesthorpe Academy
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Lutterworth Academy
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The colleges listed below mainly cater for students aged 16–18 and specialise in a wide range of academic and vocational courses to prepare students for higher education and future careers. You can expect to have to meet minimum GCSE grade requirements in order to enrol on courses.
 | Beauchamp College offers a wide range of A-level courses. |
 | Beauchamp City Sixth Form offers a range of A-level courses. |
 | Bosworth Academy offers a range of A-level courses. |
 | Brooksby Melton College offers a range of specialist vocational courses. |
 | Brookvale Groby College offers a range of A-level and vocational courses. |
 | Countesthorpe Academy offers a range of A-level courses. |
 | Gateway College offers a range of A-level courses |
 | Leicester College offers a range of vocational courses. |
 | Loughborough College offers a range of A-level and vocational courses. |
 | Lutterworth College offers a range of A-level courses |
 | NWSLC offers a range of vocational courses |
 | WQEI College offers a range of A-level courses |
 | Wigston College offers a range of A-level and vocational courses |
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you’ll:
- work alongside experienced staff
- gain job-specific skills
- earn a wage and get holiday pay
- study towards a related qualification.
With so many opportunities on offer, there are several ways you can find an apprenticeship.
More information can be found on the gov.uk website or via The Apprenticeship Guide.
| www.apprenticeships.gov.uk provides a whole host of information and enables you to search for apprenticeship vacancies. |
 | The GetMyFirstJob website is a website which allows you to search for apprenticeships and opportunities with many well known employers and training providers. |
| Search and apply for apprenticeships vacancies near you via the Start website. |
Bellway apprenticeship vacancies
Bellway have over 50 opportunities nationwide in a range of disciplines including quantity surveying, engineering, bricklaying and administration. Various closing dates apply.
Watling JCB apprenticeship vacancies
Watling JCB Limited wish to recruit self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to the posts of Apprentice Service Engineers, based in their head office in Whetstone. Click here for more information.
AFC Harrogate prepares 16 and 17 year olds for a career in the British Army, equipping junior soldiers with the military skills, fitness and education that they need for a great start in an exciting profession.
If you want to find out more about AFC Harrogate and the careers it can lead to, click here to find out more.
Find out more by visiting:
Leicester Army Careers Centre
St Georges House, 6 St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SH
0116 2543232
RG-ACCLeicesterCA1@mod.gov.uk