Careers
This information is designed for students, teachers, parents, and employers.
Our Careers Education and IAG programme aims to prepare our students for their future lives beyond school. This means that all students, and parents, should be made aware of all their options as they progress through school and their post-school options.
The SLT member responsible for Careers, and our designated careers lead is Anisa Bajraktari and she can be contacted at a.bajraktari@goffschurchgate.herts.sch.uk or by using the school phone number
The LAB member with responsibility for careers is Bernard White
Goffs-Churchgate Academy has achieved The Quality in Careers Standard awarded by Investors in Careers
This is recognition of the extensive and high quality careers programme the school has in place. The published information is reviewed in August every year and next due for review in August 2023
Careers Curriculum Map
All areas of the curriculum support the Careers Education programme, and all subject areas have identified where they can support this. This document includes examples of how various subject areas support the new elements of the 2021 CDI framework through integrated provision
Careers Action Plan 2022
The school's plans for 2022-2023 can be found in the attached action plan
Who we work with:
The following organisations support our Careers and IAG provision:
| YC Hertfordshire https://www.ychertfordshire.org/ |
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| Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership https://www.hertfordshirelep.com/ |
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| University of Hertfordshire |
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We are signed up to The Careers and Enterprise Company – The Enterprise Adviser Network – programme. This is a free provision managed locally by Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to support us to achieve all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks by August 2020 – a target set by Department for Education in their Careers Strategy (Dec 2017).
We have fully achieved all 8 Benchmarks ahead of the DfE 2020 deadline
Further information about The Careers and Enterprise Company can be found here:
https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/
Further information about The Gatsby Benchmarks can be found here:
http://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance
further information about The Government’s Careers Strategy can be found here:
Careers Activity Plan
We deliver a structured Careers and IAG Activity Plan which is reviewed on an annual basis, and involves all Year Groups. Below are some of the key activities which we offer, and all activities are linked to the updated April 2021 CDI Framework. This plan includes examples of seperate, personalised and opt-in provision. The link to updated framework can be found here:
| Year Group | Activity | When
| CDI 2021 Framework links |
| 7 | Summer school
Students will take part in a variety of activities to build their confidence and ease them with their transition to secondary school
Virtual employer encounters
Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual careers talks with experts from a wide and varied range of careers and backgrounds
Introduction to University
Start website module: “Exploring pathways, an introduction to University”.
It’s never too early to start thinking and learning about university. This activity will introduce you to life at university and why you should consider it as an option for the future.
Study Skills
This session introduces skills and strategies your students can use to help them cope with the demands of secondary school, providing tips to keep themselves organised and encouraging good studying habits at home
The Bright Ideas Challenge
Shell has supported science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education for over 50 years in England, Wales and Scotland. The Bright Ideas Challenge is part of our ongoing commitment to inspire more young people to pursue careers in science and engineering. This cross-curricular competition invites secondary students aged 11–14 to imagine creative ideas to power the cities of the future, ensuring they are vibrant, healthy and clean places to live. The Bright Ideas Challenge aims to excite young people about how science, engineering and creativity can be combined to make a real difference to our world.
START activities
Students will be provided with log in details for the START website which will enable them to build an online portfolio. These activities are arranged by year group and will be set at times as independent work or as part of enrichment and drop down days, for example during careers week
Secondary school – what choices do I have? What is life like at secondary school? Your future starts now. What is a skill? An introduction to the different types of skills. Your interest and jobs. Your strengths and jobs. What jobs do people do near you? Explore some of the key industries in England
| Summer holidays
Ongoing
Spring Term – Careers week
Summer Term
Ongoing | Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
Explore possibilities
Grow throughout life
See the big picture Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Grow throughout life
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| 8 | Virtual employer encounters
Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual careers talks with experts from a wide and varied range of careers and backgrounds
Apprenticeships
Start website module: “EXPLORING PATHWAYS Introduction to Apprenticeships”
Learn the basic facts about Apprenticeships, as well as the types of jobs you could undertake an Apprenticeship in.
The Bright Ideas Challenge
Shell has supported science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education for over 50 years in England, Wales and Scotland. The Bright Ideas Challenge is part of our ongoing commitment to inspire more young people to pursue careers in science and engineering. This cross-curricular competition invites secondary students aged 11–14 to imagine creative ideas to power the cities of the future, ensuring they are vibrant, healthy and clean places to live. The Bright Ideas Challenge aims to excite young people about how science, engineering and creativity can be combined to make a real difference to our world.
START activities
Students will be provided with log in details for the START website which will enable them to build an online portfolio. These activities are arranged by year group and will be set at times as independent work or as part of enrichment and drop down days, for example during careers week
Explore jobs based on your interests Explore jobs based on your strengths Your subjects and jobs Developing your skills in everyday life What skills are needed for different jobs? What is stereotyping? Explore industries in your local area Explore local jobs in demand What will jobs be like in the future? | Ongoing
Autumn Term
Spring Term – Careers week
Ongoing
| Explore possibilities
Manage Career
Explore possibilities
See the big picture
Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Grow throughout life
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| 9 | Virtual employer encounters
Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual careers talks with experts from a wide and varied range of careers and backgrounds, including a series of webinars produced by https://www.hopinto.co.uk/explore-careers/webinars/virtual-employer-encounters/
Choosing GCSE Options
Start website module:
What is your personality type? What skills do you have? How can you develop your skills? GCSEs – an overview of your options GCSEs – making your choices Explore local employers and what is important to them What skills are important to employers?
Employability Skills
Start website module: USING START'S EMPLOYABILITY TOOLS “Introduction to Employability Action Plan” and “Introduction to your Locker”
Learn why setting goals and action planning is important, and learn how to use your Employability Action Plan to reach your career goals.
Careers Carousel
Employers from a wide range of backgrounds and industries are invited to the school and students are encouraged to meet with and talk to employers to gain a wider understanding of the what may be involved in their specific industry, and what entry routes are available
Aim higher, visit to The University of Hertfordshire
Students experience life at the University in a drive to raise the aspirations of the students | Ongoing
Spring term
Autumn Term
Spring term
Summer term
| Explore possibilities
Manage Career
Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Grow throughout life
Grow throughout life
Explore possibilities
Mange Career
Explore possibilities |
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10 | Virtual employer encounters
Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual careers talks with experts from a wide and varied range of careers and backgrounds, including a series of webinars produced by https://www.hopinto.co.uk/explore-careers/webinars/virtual-employer-encounters/
Employability Skills
Start website module:” UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS; What are employability skills?” Find out what employability skills are, why employers value them so highly and how developing your employability skills will improve your chances of thriving in your career.
Super speed study skills
Students will take part in this workshop run by “Positively You” to prepare students for exams
During this empowering workshop, students will experience the power and effectiveness of creative study techniques and be shown how to remember things more easily by using their imaginations. They will develop a far greater understanding of how their brain works and how they can make it work better for them
GCSE Exam Skills
This session focuses primarily on revision techniques. Students will be guided through various revision / study methods and given practical tips on how to manage their time more effectively. The session will also explore coping strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety.
Hertfordshire Labour Market Advice
This crucial piece of work happens during form time to ensure students have the most up to date information about the local Labour Market to inform study decisions
Employability Skills
Start website module: USING START'S EMPLOYABILITY TOOLS “Introduction to Employability Action Plan” and “Introduction to your Locker”
Learn why setting goals and action planning is important, and learn how to use your Employability Action Plan to reach your career goals.
CV writing
Students work to prepare their own CV’s and understand how to present them according and what information to include, these are then presented at the mock interview day
Mock interview day
Students come face to face with Employers who put them through a real life interview scenario and then provide them with feedback about how they presented themselves, how they answered the questions and on their CV’s
HRC Open day visits
During the summer term students will have the opportunity to visit Herts Regional College to take part in experience days for various different courses and qualifications
Work experience
All students will take part in a week long work experience organized in conjunction with YC Herts please see work experience page for further details
| Ongoing
Autumn term
Spring Term – Careers week
Summer Term
Spring term
Spring term – Careers week
Summer term
Summer term
Summer Term |
Explore possibilities
Mange Career
Explore possibilities
Grow throughout life
Work life balance
Grow throughout life
Explore possibilities
Explore possibilities
Explore possibilities
Grow throughout life
Explore possibilities
Manage Careers
Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Grow throughout life |
| 11 | Virtual employer encounters
Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual careers talks with experts from a wide and varied range of careers and backgrounds, including a series of webinars produced by https://www.hopinto.co.uk/explore-careers/webinars/virtual-employer-encounters/
Exam busters workshop
Students will take part in this workshop run by “Positively You” to prepare students for exams
“Our flagship and most popular workshop provides students with skills for life: study, preparation, memory, relaxation, stress reduction, organisation, mental & physical health and well-being – as well as a range of effective tools and techniques to help them BUST through their revision and exams.”
GCSE Exam Skills
This session focuses primarily on revision techniques. Students will be guided through various revision / study methods and given practical tips on how to manage their time more effectively. The session will also explore coping strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety.
Personal Guidance Interviews
Provided by an Independent Careers Advisor from Youth Connexions all Year 11’s have at least one destination interview
Visit to Goffs 6th Form and to HRC College
Students are given the opportunity to visit both the 6th form and the College to explore their post 16 options
Next Steps after Year 11
This talk explores the different post-16 options available including a discussion on A-Levels, BTECs, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships.
START MODULES
Finding opportunities to keep developing How to manage your emotions Creating a development plan Choosing subjects (Post 16) Making your choice (Post 16) Academic and vocational pathways Finding an employer; apprenticeship and T-Level placements How to write your CV How to prepare for interview |
Ongoing
Spring Term
Autumn and Spring term
Autumn term
Spring term
Ongoing
| Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Work life balance
See the big picture
Manage career
Manage career
Manage career
Create opportunities
Mange work life balance
Explore possibilities
Manage Career
See the big picture
Grow throughout life |
| Careers Week:
Week March 2022
This exciting initiative will include an exciting range of activities for the whole school including:
| All areas of the new 2021 framework are covered within the various activities covered during this week | ||
Hertfordshire Skills Framework
This is the culmination of a huge research piece carried out by The University of Hertfordshire to identify the predominant skills and qualities that a large range of Hertfordshire employers have stated are most important for young people to possess and demonstrate in the workplace; it is therefore vital information for students, teachers and parents to be aware of. These skills are going to be embedded through throughout the school both within the curriculum and through wider awareness within work on CV’s and in assemblies.
Labour Market Information
Broxbourne Labour Market Information
Hertfordshire Labour Market Information
Employer Engagement:
We recognise the importance in working with local employers in order to support our Careers Education and IAG provision we are very keen to establish links with employers who will be able to open our students’ eyes to the world of work.
We currently engage with over 30 different employers through work experience placements for our Year 10 students and our Year 9 Careers Fair. We welcome further support from employers within a range of industries. If you would like to support any of the above events or feel you may be offer support in a different way then do please contact our Careers Lead, Sarah Baker s.baker@goffschurchgate.herts.sch.uk
We are fully compliant with the Baker Clause and are very keen for all our students to gain knowledge about all their post-16 options. Please see our Provider Access Statement below
