At a time when schools are under fire from Ofsted over not giving the right careers advice, a shining example of good practice was recognised by The Educate Awards on Friday night.
Having caught the judges’ eyes with their ‘A La Carte’ careers advice spanning everything from Apprenticeships to Oxbridge, Calderstones School in Liverpool, a specialist science college, took the coveted Career Aspiration Award.
Teachers and professionals from across the North West gathered at the awards dinner to recognise the many achievements of the region’s schools.
The Career Aspiration Award was awarded to Calderstones School in recognition of them helping pupils and parents understand the different career pathways open to school leavers. The advice features apprenticeships alongside other options that are available at 16.
Deputy Head, Sharon Ellis, says: ‘We do everything that we possibly can to help pupils forge a successful future. Career advice is a priority in the school and it’s amazing to get the recognition through the award.’
Greater Merseyside Learning Providers’ Federation sponsor the award, their Chief Executive James Glendenning says: ‘Schools are responsible for offering robust and comprehensive careers advice to their pupils including viable career alternatives to staying on at school’.
‘The award puts the spotlight on schools that are taking their responsibilities seriously. We sponsor this award to highlight good practice and provide inspiration to other schools.’ he said.
GMLPF and its members offer support services to schools to coach and assist them in raising awareness of apprenticeships as a valid route into a career. More information at www.gmlpf.net
