Quality in Careers Standard Award

As a school we have always been committed to providing a careers education programme of the highest standard to support, inform and inspire our students as they move through their secondary school years towards further study pathways and employment options and being QICS award holders since 2017 has been a highly valuable tool to support and recognise our commitment towards this.

The Quality in Careers Standard Award is a nationally recognised award and one of the highest accolades a school can receive for excellence in this area of school life. During the last year the school had to complete a number of reassessment stages and submit another portfolio of evidence to receive the full award for a further three years. We are delighted to have been complimented again on another excellent submission and many examples of excellent practice across the school’s career programme demonstrating our commitment to providing outstanding impartial, independent careers education, information, advice and guidance for all young people. The external assessors commented on the excellent knowledge, help and support provided for students to enable them to make informed decisions about their future and how well the school works with all students to continue improving their awareness of opportunities as well as raising aspirations and ensuring that all students achieve their full potential.