Intent: Our Careers Education Vision

At Market Field School, careers education is a key driver in preparing learners for adulthood. We are committed to changing lives by ensuring that all learners, including those with SEND, develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and independence required to make successful transitions into further education, employment or training.

Our careers provision is:

• Person‑centred and aspirational
• Destination‑driven
• Fully embedded across the curriculum
• Aligned with preparation for adulthood outcomes

We recognise that every learner’s journey is unique and ensure that careers guidance is tailored to individual needs, abilities and aspirations.

Leadership and Responsibility

Careers education is a priority for senior leaders and governors and is closely monitored and developed to ensure high-quality provision.

Careers Lead (school and college): Hazel Govia
Contact:
📞 01255 441869
✉️ careersteam@marketfield.essex.sch.uk

The Careers Lead works closely with:

• Senior Leadership Team
• Teaching and support staff
• External partners
• Parents and carers

School link

On the school site, our Careers/next step advisors, who work under the support and guidance of Hazel Govia, are: Becky Ryan and Charlotte El Safty. They can be contacted through the school:

📞 01206 825195

Implementation: Careers Curriculum and Provision

Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Students follow the Talentino curriculum, which is specifically designed for learners with SEND and supports:

• Exploration of careers and the world of work
• Employability and life skills development
• Understanding strengths, interests and aspirations
• Preparation for key transition points

Careers learning is delivered through planned, progressive lessons and reinforced across subjects to ensure relevance and accessibility.

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Our youngest learners are introduced to the world of work through visits and trips (for example, to the Zoo, to the museum), through discussions about people who help us, through role-play experience and small world play, and through the wider primary skills-based curriculum.

Employer Engagement and Work Experience

Our careers programme extends beyond the classroom and is enhanced through:

• Encounters with employers and employees
• Workplace visits and community engagement
• A developing work experience programme offering real-life employment opportunities

These experiences support learners to:

• Understand how learning links to future employment
• Develop confidence in workplace settings
• Build employability and transferable skills

The school actively seeks partnerships with local employers and community organisations.

Compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks

Our careers provision is mapped explicitly against the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, which are recognised as best practice for careers education.

We ensure:

• A stable and planned careers programme
• Access to up-to-date labour market information
• Personalised provision that meets individual needs
• Curriculum learning clearly linked to careers
• Encounters with employers, employees and workplaces
• Opportunities to explore further education, training and employment
• Access to personal guidance

The programme is evaluated termly using Compass+, supported by The Careers and Enterprise Company.

Local Labour Market Information (LMI)

Understanding the local labour market is a key element of our provision.

Students and families are supported to explore:

• Job roles and career pathways
• Entry routes and qualifications
• Skills required by employers
• Current and future employment demand

We use a range of resources, including employer engagement and trusted online platforms such as:
🔗 https://icould.com/explore/

LMI information is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Impact: Outcomes and Evaluation

We measure the impact of our careers provision rigorously to ensure it supports positive outcomes for learners.

Evaluation Methods

• Termly Compass+ self‑evaluation
• Student, parent/carer and staff feedback
• Review following key careers events
• Local Advisory Committee and Senior Leadership Team oversight

Destination Tracking

• Students are tracked for three years after leaving Market Field.
• Destination data is used to inform curriculum development and strategic planning.

Outcomes (2023 Leavers)

• 96.9% of students had a planned destination
• 21.9% moved into paid employment
• Outcomes exceed the national average for students with SEND.

Assessment of Learning

• Talentino curriculum assessment (formative and summative)
• City & Guilds Employability Skills qualification outcomes
• Student completion of the Future Skills Questionnaire (Autumn and Summer)

Supporting Transitions and Preparation for Adulthood

Careers education plays a central role in supporting transitions beyond school and college.

Our Transitions Directory provides information on local services and opportunities and supports:

• Post‑16 and post‑19 planning
• Employment pathways
• Further education and training options

Careers guidance is aligned closely with:

• EHCP outcomes
• Preparation for adulthood pathways
• Individual transition plans

Partnership with Parents, Carers and External Agencies

We recognise the importance of working in partnership. Parents and carers are actively involved in careers planning, and external agencies contribute to ensuring smooth transitions and sustained outcomes.

Review and Continuous Improvement

The Careers Advice and Guidance programme is:

• Reviewed annually
• Updated throughout the academic year
• Informed by outcomes, feedback and national expectations

This ensures provision remains current, compliant and responsive to learners’ needs.

What This Means for My Child

We understand that thinking about the future can feel overwhelming. Our Careers Advice and Guidance programme is designed to support your child every step of the way, in a way that is realistic, positive and centred around their individual needs.

Here is what our careers programme means for your child:

✅ My child will be supported as an individual

Your child’s careers learning is tailored to them. We take time to understand their strengths, interests, needs and aspirations, and use this to support planning for their next steps. Careers guidance is closely linked to EHCP outcomes and preparation for adulthood.

✅ My child will learn about real-life options

Your child will explore a wide range of pathways, including:

• Employment
• Supported internships
• Further education or training
• Volunteering and community roles

We focus on what is possible and appropriate for each learner, helping them build confidence and understanding of the world of work.

✅ My child will develop important life and work skills

Careers education at Market Field helps your child to develop:

• Communication and social skills
• Independence and self-confidence
• Teamwork and problem-solving
• An understanding of workplace routines and expectations

These skills support success both in employment and everyday life.

✅ My child will have opportunities beyond the classroom.

Where appropriate, your child will take part in:

• Employer encounters
• Workplace visits
• Work experience opportunities

These real-life experiences help learners to feel more confident about what happens after school or college.

✅ My child’s progress and next steps will be carefully planned.

We monitor and review your child’s progress regularly. We track outcomes after students leave us and use this information to continually improve our careers provision. Our strong destination outcomes show that students leave Market Field with clear plans and positive futures.

✅ I can be involved and supported as a parent or carer

We value your role in your child’s journey. Parents and carers are encouraged to:

• Ask questions and seek advice
• Be involved in transition planning
• Contact the Careers Team at any time

We are here to work in partnership with you to support your child’s future.