Queen'scroft High School

careers

Careers at Queen’s Croft High School are delivered through our Aspire Curriculum, as part of our Preparation for Adulthood approach.

Aspire supports pupils from Key Stage 3 onwards to develop aspirations, explore future pathways and build the skills and confidence needed for adulthood. Our careers education is inclusive, personalised and closely aligned with pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

Our Aspire Careers Curriculum

The Aspire Curriculum supports pupils to:

  • explore a wide range of future pathways

  • develop aspirations that are realistic and meaningful

  • understand the world of work

  • build employability and independence skills

  • prepare for post-16 and post-school transitions

Careers learning is embedded across the curriculum and strengthened through Sixth Form provision, including work experience, community projects and transition planning.

Quality in Careers Standard

We are proud to have achieved the Quality in Careers Standard, the national quality award for careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).

This award recognises the quality of careers provision offered to our pupils and reflects our commitment to preparing them for life beyond school. Through a structured and personalised careers programme, pupils are supported to explore future pathways, develop confidence and make informed decisions about education, training and employment.

The Quality in Careers Standard is achieved through external assessment and is fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance and the Department for Education’s statutory guidance.

Preparation for Adulthood

Aspire forms a key part of our wider Preparation for Adulthood offer and supports pupils in the following areas:

  • employment and work-related learning

  • further education and training

  • independent and supported living

  • community participation

Aspire provides a coherent framework for careers education across the school, linking learning, experiences and transition planning.

Further information can be found on our Work Experience & Employability, Community Projects, Life & Living Curriculum, and Destinations & Alumni pages.

Provider Access and Key Information

In line with statutory guidance, we provide access to further education and training providers to support pupils in making informed choices.

Further Education and Training Opportunities

Pupils and families are supported to explore a range of post-16 and post-school options, including visits, open days and provider engagement.

Examples of providers and opportunities we share include:

These opportunities help pupils and families understand the wide range of pathways available after leaving Queen’s Croft.

Careers Guidance and Support

Careers guidance at Queen’s Croft is supported by experienced staff who work closely with pupils, families and external partners.

For careers-related enquiries, please contact:

Jane Bradbury
Post-16 Lead
📧 j.bradbury@queenscroft.staffs.sch.uk

Callum Huckfield
Work Experience Co-ordinator
📧 c.huckfield@queenscroft.staffs.sch.uk

P16 Careers Team (ID 1180)

Careerometer

The Careerometer tool can be used to explore and compare information about different occupations.

The widget provides access to headline data relating to:

  • pay

  • working hours

  • future employment prospects

Information is organised by occupation. Pupils can type in the title of a job they are interested in and compare different career options.

 

In Summary

The Aspire Careers Curriculum at Queen’s Croft High School supports pupils to explore future pathways, develop employability skills and prepare for adulthood.

Through a structured, personalised and inclusive approach, pupils are supported to move forward with confidence into further education, training, employment, independent living or adult support provision.

 

 

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