At New Leaf School we promote a culture of positivity, ambition and resilience through pupil centred learning to engage, motivate and empower pupils in all areas of their lives to reach their full potential. We recognise Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) should begin as early as possible to support pupils and families to have high aspirations for the future. We work hard to ensure that our pupils are experiencing a broad and enriched curriculum, building confidence and independence skills which aims to stimulate their interests into the world of work and supports development of communication skills, resilience and problem-solving skills needed for life after New Leaf. This incorporates a wide-ranging careers programme to guide our pupils, and parents/carers, through the opportunities available to them in their future.
Gatsby benchmarks
What are the Gatsby benchmarks?
The eight Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for secondary school leaders, head teachers and career advisors that define what world class career provision in education looks like and provides clear guidance for organising the best possible careers education, information, advice and guidance at our school.
https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/careers-leaders/gatsby-benchmarks/
The 8 Gatsby benchmarks are:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from careers and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each student
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
Why are the Gatsby benchmarks important?
The Gatsby benchmarks have a key role in:
- underpinning the Department for Education guidance to schools on meeting their statutory responsibility for careers guidance
- raising young people’s aspirations and promoting access to all career pathways
- enabling all young people to develop the skills and outlook they need to achieve career wellbeing, including adaptability and resilience
Compass+ and Careers Benchmarking Assessment
- These assessments identify the schools progress towards achieving the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and a comparison towards school nationally. The assessment also enables Senior Leaders to continue to develop our links with the wider community and potential employers, ensuring our pupils receive a high-quality careers pathway. The assessment is completed every term in collaboration with the Schools Enterprise Co-ordinator - Jo Rasmin.
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
Labour Market Information is all about the world of work. It provides information linked to employment, unemployed and self-employed. It includes information such as descriptions of jobs, the skills and qualifications needed for particular jobs and linked salaries. Labour Market Information also looks at trends in the labour market in terms of which sectors and industries are in demand, which are in decline, and which are expected to grow in future.
As their parent or carer, you play a very important part in been the single biggest influence of your child’s thoughts and feelings about their future career and pathways. It is important that you are aware of the influence you have and that you try your best to make this positive, supportive and empowering.
Information for Students and Parents
Please see the links below to access additional information for students and parents:
- BCC_Parent_student_guide_2020_Final_Digital_Version_Single_Pages_v3.pdf
- LMI_Links.docx
- Walsall_Labour_Market_Insight_Report_July_to_September_2024.pdf
Links to Local Colleges/POST 16 Providers
Here are some of the SEND educational settings that are available in the Walsall borough:
Mary Elliott - Mary Elliot Academy - Home (thrive.ac)
Walsall College - Homepage | Walsall College
Rodbaston College (Futures) - Rodbaston College – South Staffordshire College (southstaffs.ac.uk)
Wolverhampton College (Futures) - City of Wolverhampton College (wolvcoll.ac.uk)
Dudley College - Dudley College of Technology – We are Outstanding, We are Dudley
Sandwell College - Sandwell College - A Careers College - Apply Now
Careers - Useful Websites
Labour Market Information
LMI Parent and Student Guide
The world of working is changing rapidly. New technology and industry changes create some new jobs and also make others obsolete. Alongside the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic changing the way jobs are carried out and having a huge impact on the job market, it can be hard to keep up. It is important that young people are given the tools and information to aid their decisions about future careers and LMI is a key part of this.
