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Through careers education at LGGS we hope to encourage students to set themselves challenging goals which they can fulfil by achieving their best both personally and academically. We aim to offer advice and guidance that strikes the right balance to produce successful, confident young people that are prepared for the world of work.
During their time at LGGS every student is encouraged to think about their future by developing their skills and making the most of their talents regardless of their background or individual circumstances. In order to help them prepare for college, university, apprenticeships, and the world of employment, we provide timely careers guidance across the year groups.
We continue to develop links with leading local employers in professions, businesses, industry and the public, community and voluntary sectors. We invite leading, successful and accomplished professionals from the community and beyond to engage with our students so that they can really see what opportunities are available to them.
In addition to subject related careers activities, as part of their preparations for the world of work, students participate in Careers sessions during KS3 and KS4. Here students have the opportunity to learn about the changing labour market, research enterprise companies and gather information about apprenticeship and technical education pathways. The aim is to help students develop self-knowledge and knowledge and understanding of learning and work, in the context of other aspects of life and society. Careers education and guidance is a continuous process, which is delivered in a variety of contexts to all students from Years 7 to 13.
In the academic year 2026-2027, we have the following areas of focus:
- Embedding work experience for all Year 10 students in June 2027.
- Tracking student interactions related to careers through the Unifrog platform.
- Embedding the careers lessons taught in Year 7- Year11 during Personal Development lessons.
- Increasing the number of visits to workplaces and Careers forums/fairs.
- Enhancing links with external providers to cater for the needs of all pupils.
- Surveying year groups to inform the careers programme through the Compass Plus platform.
Careers Information
Careers at LGGS is delivered in a number of ways that helps us to meet the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
Each benchmark is covered below. The overview document gives more detailed information.
We have an embedded programme of careers education and guidance for students from Year 7 through to Year 13. There are dedicated Careers lessons in Personal Development along with Careers input in optional sessions at lunchtimes and after schools. Events such as National Careers week are highlighted in whole year group assemblies.
All students have access to up-to-date infromation about future pathways, study options and labour market opportunities. Our independent careers advisor supports students with informed advise through careers appointments. All students will recieve at least 1 appointment before they leave Year 11 and a second appointment beofore the leave Yaer 13.
We recognise that students need different careers guidance at differnet stages of their education. Our careers programme helps students to navigate any concerns they may have around potential barriers to career progression.
Subjects often link in the work they do to future careers. This occurs either through specific scenarios where pupils need to imagine they work in a particular pace and have to carry out tasks, or through discussions in lessons about where the subject they study can lead.
All students have mulitple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and skills that are valued in the workplace. This is delivered through visiting speakers, work experience, mock interviews and visits to careers fairs.
All students in Year 12 and Year 10 take part in work experience. The vast majority is face to face. Some students will also take part in virtual work experience events. The school supports students who find work placements outside of the set dates when possible. Students have opportunities to visit workplaces through our wide range of educational visits for first hand experience.
Students understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available including academic, technical and vocational routes. This is often done through visiting speakers from colleges, Independent training providers and Universities.
All students will have a 1:1 Careers appointment with the independent careers advisor before the end of Year 11. All KS5 students will have a 1:1 Careers appointment before the end of Year 13. At options time in Year 9 and Year 11 all students will have 1:1 guidance about choices with a member of senior staff.
IAG/Advisor
LGGS is pleased to have the support of an independent Careers Advisor, Mrs Patricia Berry, who is available for consultation and support on Fridays. Mrs Berry supports students in Years 7 – 13 by providing independent advice and guidance on choices for GCSE, A-level, Apprenticeships, higher level qualifications, University and employment.
Inspira Enterprise Co-Ordinator
LGGS has an enterprise Co-Ordinator who provides access to contacts and support with Careers activities. An Enterprise Advisor has also been provided to assist in the delivery and development of Careers education within school.
The Unifrog platform is a digital platform that allows students to create a careers profile for themselves based on their areas of interest.It also tracks careers related activities they have taken part in. It is aimed at supporting students to make realistic and informed decisions about jobs, post 16 courses, employability and skills. It provides access to local and regional education and training providers as well as employers.
The platform is also used to support the Year 10 and Year 12 work experience programme.
We recognise that not all students wish to pursue A-Level courses after Year 11 or a degree after Year 13. The link below takes you to the Lancashire forum information booklet that provides a range of apprenticeship course information. In addition to this, providers of post 16 courses can click on the link below to see how they can access the Careers team at LGGS in order to provide information about their courses.
Apprenticeships and technical education support : Lancashire Forum 2026-2027
Find out more information about how LGGS delivers Careers:
Please explore the links below to find out about work experience opportunities, links to post-16 and post-18 options, as well as competitions. The websites contain a range of information from video clips to live sessions that require bookings, and some competitions which students may choose to enter.
If any student requires further guidance in these areas, please contact Mr Green.
Careers and Enterprise Resource DirectoryNHS Work Experience
Review and evaluation
The last review took place in the Summer term 2026.
The next review is scheduled for the Summer term 2027.
Parents
Parents who are seeking further information or who would like to contribute to the Careers Education Programme should use the contact details for the School Careers Leader below:
01524 581661
d.green@lggs.lancs.sch.uk