Careers

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

Ambition for All – Preparing for the Future

At Kettering Science Academy (KSA), we are ambitious for all our students. Our aim is to inspire every young person to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their future learning and careers. We provide a planned programme of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) for all students in Years 7 to 13, supported by the South Midlands Careers Hub (SMCH) and the Careers and Enterprise Company.

Our careers programme is designed around the eight Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance and aims to ensure that all students leave KSA equipped for success in the world beyond school — whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Our Careers Programme

Our careers education is delivered through Personal Development lessons, assemblies, visiting speakers, employer engagement, work experience opportunities, and 1:1 careers interviews with an impartial adviser.
Provision is tailored to suit each key stage:

• Key Stage 3: Introduction to the world of work, self-awareness and decision-making to support GCSE option choices.

• Key Stage 4: Focus on employability skills, work experience, and preparing for post-16 routes.

• Key Stage 5: Individualised guidance for post-18 pathways, UCAS and apprenticeship applications, interview and CV preparation, and encounters with employers and universities.

Accessing Careers Information

• Students can access resources through the school’s Careers Hub, library and online platforms such as KUDOS.

• Parents and carers receive regular careers updates via newsletters and social media, and are invited to discuss their child’s career options at parents’ evenings.

• Teachers integrate career learning into subject lessons and support events throughout the year.

• Employers and training providers are warmly invited to engage with our programme through talks, workshops, and work experience opportunities. To get involved, please contact our Careers Leader.

Measuring the Impact of Our Careers Programme

We continually review and evaluate our CEIAG provision through:

• Student, parent and staff surveys

• Destination and NEET data for Year 11, 12 and 13 leavers

• Compass+ benchmarking and Careers Adviser feedback

• Evaluation of events and employer engagement

Findings are used to inform our annual improvement plan, ensuring our provision continues to meet the needs of all learners.

Review Cycle

This information was last reviewed in October 2025.
The next review is scheduled for October 2027.