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Careers education

Careers Education

At our academy, careers education is a core part of ensuring all students are well prepared for their future. Please see the Trust Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Policy for full details of our approach, statutory duties and provider access arrangements.

Our careers programme supports all students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about their next steps. We aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and ensure every student understands the full range of pathways available, including academic, technical and apprenticeship routes.

Our Careers Programme

Students access a structured and progressive careers programme during YR1 and YR2. This includes:

Careers learning through the curriculum
Dedicated careers tutorials and events
Encounters with employers and workplaces
Information about further education, higher education and apprenticeships
Access to impartial careers guidance

Our programme is aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and is designed to support all students, including those with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET, to achieve positive and sustained destinations. Please see our academy Careers Programme for more details.

We regularly review and evaluate our careers programme to ensure it is effective, inclusive and meets the needs of our students. This includes feedback from students, parents and staff, alongside destination data and national benchmarking tools.

The next annual review is scheduled for September 2026.

Careers Leader Contact

For further information about careers provision at this academy, please contact:

Careers Leader: John Titmas

Email: jtitmas@dixons6a.com

Phone: 01274 089770

Volunteers wanted!

Alumni, parents, employers, HE and FE providers, please contact the careers lead above if you would like to add to our careers programme.

Useful Resources for Students

Unifrog – explore careers, compare pathways (A levels, apprenticeships, university) and build a personal progression plan

National Careers Service – up-to-date job profiles, skills information and careers quizzes

BBC Bitesize Careers – clear, student-friendly guidance on options and next steps

Apprenticeships (GOV.UK) – search and apply for live apprenticeship opportunities

UCAS – information on university courses, applications and higher education pathways

Useful Resources for Parents and Carers

Unifrog (Parent Access) – support young people with researching options and making informed decisions

National Careers Service – impartial advice to help support conversations about future pathways

Amazing Apprenticeships – guidance on apprenticeships, pathways and employer opportunities

UCAS Parents Guide – clear explanations of university routes, finance and applications

At D6A we have bespoke support for Elevate students who have achieved outstanding GCSE results. Elevate students have access to our range of programmes that support applications to the best universities in the country to study competitive courses.

Pathways To Professions

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