Careers Provision at South Chingford Foundation School

At South Chingford Foundation School, we offer a comprehensive careers programme designed to help students explore their career options and understand the pathways available to them. From Year 7 onwards, students receive statutory independent career guidance to ensure they make informed decisions about their future.

Our programme is aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and focuses on:

A stable careers programme with a dedicated leader
Learning from career and labour market information
Addressing individual student needs
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Encounters with further and higher education
Personal guidance

We provide an unbiased approach that promotes both academic and vocational pathways, helping students pursue the career options that best suit their skills and aspirations.

Programme Delivery

The careers programme is delivered through:

Careers-themed lessons and activities
Tutor-led discussions
Careers events and guest speakers
Workplace visits
One-to-one advice and planning sessions

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)

In Key Stage 3, students are introduced to the world of work, exploring a range of careers and the skills needed for various fields. The programme helps students make informed decisions about their GCSE subjects and includes:

Careers-themed tutor time and lessons
Options guidance for post-16 pathways
Post 14 Workshops to support decision-making

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)

During Key Stage 4, the focus is on deepening students' understanding of career options and the routes to further education, training, or employment. Activities include:

Careers lessons and discussions
Guest speakers and workplace visits
One-to-one career advice

Our aim is to ensure students leave with a clear progression route, whether that’s university, vocational qualifications, or employment.

By the end of their time at South Chingford Foundation School, students will be equipped with the knowledge and support to confidently make decisions about their future careers.

The Careers Team:

Careers Lead : Mr L Baker - Assistant Principal

Trust Careers Adviser & Coordinator : Mr S Aarons

For contact Information; please use email address;

Careers@Chingfordacademiestrust.org.uk

Careers Programme and Plan

Our school has a careers programme for all year groups, accessible to teachers, students, parents, governors, and employers through the school website. The programme includes careers lessons, form time activities, visits, and workshops.

SCFS Careers Programme.pdf

The Baker Clause

The Baker Clause, part of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017, mandates that schools must allow colleges and training providers to reach out to students in years 8 to 13 to inform them about non-academic career pathways.

At South Chingford Foundation School, the details of this provision can be found in the Provider Access Policy - use this a hyper link for the Access Provider StatementProvider Access Policy

To summarise, all students at South Chingford Foundation School are given the chance to explore alternative career routes, including vocational qualifications and apprenticeships. These opportunities are introduced through various activities within careers form activities, trips, assemblies, drop-down and enrichment days, work experience and careers fairs.

Useful Career Links

Post 16:

Your Options_FINAL VERSION.pdf- Post 16 Options- The Careers and Enterprise Company
T Levels | The Next Level Qualification (Information on T-levels)
Post 16 choices | London Borough of Waltham Forest - Post 16 Option Information by Waltham Forest Borough
What to do after GCSEs or Nationals? Find help here - Post 16 Options- UCAS Website
Post 16 options | National Careers Service- National Careers Service Information on Career Choices at 16
Careerpilot : Get information : Your choices at 16 : Help with choosing your post 16 options

Post 18:

Resources for Parents/Carers: :