Careers education

At our academy, careers education is a core part of ensuring all students are well prepared for their future. 

Our careers programme supports all students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about their next steps. We aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and ensure every student understands the full range of pathways available, including academic, technical and apprenticeship routes. 

Our careers programme 

Students access a structured and progressive careers programme from Year 7 onwards. This includes: 

• Careers learning through the curriculum 

• Dedicated careers sessions, assemblies and events 

• Encounters with employers and workplaces 

• Information about further education, higher education and apprenticeships 

• Access to impartial careers guidance at key transition points 

Our programme is aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and is designed to support all students, including those with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET, to achieve positive and sustained destinations. Please see our academy careers programme in the downloads section below for more details. 

We regularly review and evaluate our careers programme to ensure it is effective, inclusive and meets the needs of our students. This includes feedback from students, parents and staff, alongside destination data and national benchmarking tools. 

The next annual review is scheduled for September 2026.

Careers lead contact 

For further information about careers provision at this academy, please contact: 

Careers leader: Chloe Harris 

Email: charris@dixonsta.com 

Phone: 01274089860

Resources for students

• Unifrog: explore careers, compare pathways (A levels, apprenticeships, university) and build a personal progression plan  

• National Careers Service: up-to-date job profiles, skills information and careers quizzes  

• BBC Bitesize Careers: clear, student-friendly guidance on options and next steps 

• Apprenticeships (GOV.UK): search and apply for live apprenticeship opportunities  

• UCAS: information on university courses, applications and higher education pathways  

• Bradford College: information on post-16 courses, open events and application processes

• Bradford New Collge: information on post-16 courses, open events and application processes

• Dixons Sixth Form: information on post-16 courses, open events and application processes

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority: support with helping you people decide on their future options, jobs for the future and growing sectors 

Resources for parents and carers

• Unifrog (parent access): support young people with researching options and making informed decisions 

• National Careers Service: impartial advice to help support conversations about future pathways  

• Amazing Apprenticeships: guidance on apprenticeships, pathways and employer opportunities  

• UCAS parents’ guide: clear explanations of university routes, finance and applications 

• Bradford New Collge: information on post-16 courses, open events and application processes

• Dixons Sixth Form: information on post-16 courses, open events and application processes

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority: support with helping you people decide on their future options, jobs for the future and growing sectors 

• Nomis: official labour market statistics

You can find our trust careers policy here.