The Maple School's Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is designed to empower students by helping them understand their interests, strengths, and the choices they can make based on these insights. The programme aims to inform students about various courses, required qualifications, and available opportunities. It focuses on skill development for working life, encourages realistic yet ambitious decision-making regarding courses and jobs, and assists in creating actionable future plans. Moreover, it provides clarity on post-Year 11 pathways, including training, further and higher education, and employment. Students will learn to craft effective applications for jobs and educational opportunities, enhance their interview skills, and boost their confidence through CV writing.

By the End of Key Stage 3 at The Maple School

Students will have:

• Gained an understanding of their personal attributes, qualities, and skills.

• Identified the learning methods that suit them best and the positive factors that enhance their engagement.

• Recognised the skills being developed across different subjects.

• Understood how educational trips contribute to their preparation for further education, life, and career.

• Accessed online resources to support their decisions regarding further education and career choices.

• Participated in planned careers sessions during form time, completing career booklets, discussing aspirations, and creating a personalised careers board with staff support.

• Engaged with entry-level and functional skill papers to understand Key Stage 4 requirements for specific college courses and careers, facilitated by subject leads.

• Taken on form time responsibilities to develop punctuality, manners, responsibility, and environmental support skills.

• Attended workplace visits to explore the local labour market and engaged with employers at school for insights into various employment opportunities.

• Benefited from a high-quality programme of weekly careers lessons integrated into the timetable and Personal Development curriculum.

• Participated in enterprise and charity activities.

• Accessed curriculum enhancement days, such as Apprenticeship Day, T Level Day, and Careers Week.

By the End of Key Stage 4

Students will have:

• Continued to receive a high-quality programme of weekly careers lessons integrated into the timetable and Personal Development curriculum.

• Participated in educational trips to local colleges and career taster events, gathering information on further education options.

• Engaged with local providers at school to explore post-16 education opportunities.

• Received support in writing college applications for a variety of academic and technical courses.

• Practiced interview skills within the English curriculum, focusing on body language and communication, guided by the Careers Lead and Careers Leadership Link.

• Engaged in enterprise and charity activities.

• Developed skills in writing their own CVs, learning the necessary language and information.

• Gained insights into personal finances and money management through Maths and Personal Development lessons.

• Participated in work experience, spending a full working day in a field of interest.

• Had a 1:1 meeting with a Level 6 Careers Advisor in the first term of Year 11 to prepare for further education applications.

• Attended career presentations by training providers during parent evenings.

Careers Team

At The Maple School, students have access to impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance from a dedicated staff member who collaborates closely with students daily, supported by the Senior Leadership Team. The designated Careers Lead is Miss R Strachan, and the Careers Link (SLT) is Miss M Barker. For employers or post-16 providers wishing to visit the school, contact can be made through:

Miss Strachan
The Maple School
Langdale Road
Blackpool FY4 4RR
[email protected]

Miss Barker (SLT Link)
The Maple School
Langdale Road
Blackpool FY4 4RR
[email protected]

Val Plant

Careers Link Governor

The Maple School
Langdale Road
Blackpool FY4 4RR
[email protected]