Careers
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy - Careers Vision and CEIAG Aims
At The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, our Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme plays a vital role in preparing our students for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of life. This programme aligns with our Academy Improvement Plan and is underpinned by our core TALA values: Teamwork, Aspirations, Leadership, and Accountability.
We are committed to delivering the best opportunities for our students to achieve their career goals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our CEIAG programme provides a structured and engaging programme of careers education throughout each student’s school journey, with targeted support at key transition points. This is achieved through collaboration with parents, carers, employers, external CEIAG providers, and local organisations, ensuring every student has access to impartial information and expert advice.
By embedding TALA values in our careers provision, we aim to:
- Teamwork: Foster collaboration between students, staff, families, and external partners to support every student’s career journey.
- Aspirations: Raise students’ ambitions and encourage them to envision and pursue their goals without limits.
- Leadership and Accountability: Empower students to take ownership of their futures, developing the confidence and skills needed for personal and professional growth.
Our CEIAG programme supports students in successfully transitioning to the next stages of their lives by:
- Empowering them to plan and manage their own futures.
- Providing comprehensive and impartial information on all pathways and options.
- Promoting equality, diversity, social mobility, and challenging stereotypes.
- Enabling them to sustain employability and achieve personal and economic well-being.
Together, through teamwork, aspirations, leadership, and accountability, we ensure that every student at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is fully supported to reach their potential and achieve lifelong success.
Careers Team
Careers Lead
A Barlow – abarlow@lanfranc.org.uk
Careers Lead Assistant
M West-Allwood - mwest-allwood@lanfranc.org.uk
Independent Career Development Professional – Careers Advisor
P Roettig – proettig@lanfranc.org.uk
Call us - 020 8689 1255
Careers Programme
Our comprehensive 5-year careers programme provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to make informed decisions about their future education, training, and career pathways. The programme is regularly reviewed and updated to stay relevant and responsive to the evolving world of work, ensuring it meets the needs of all students and remains subject to change.
Additionally, students have numerous opportunities to develop essential employability skills through activities such as:
- Various 'Student Voice' and Leadership Opportunities
- Prefects
- Head Boy/Girl application process
- Sports Leaders
- Buddies
- Language/Subject Ambassadors
- Class/House Representatives
- Academy Day Trips
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Volunteering at School Events
- Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge
- School Music and Drama Performances
These activities foster teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, helping students build a strong foundation for their future careers.
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Y7 |
Tutor/PSHE Sessions |
Who Am I? BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies Green Careers Week Unifrog Quiz - Skills Profile Explore Dream Jobs BBC Bite size Careers - Curriculum Based PSHE AUT 2 - Developing skills and aspirations |
National Careers Week Revisit LMI What is a career? Unifrog Quiz - Interest Profile Unifrog Quiz - Personality Profile LMI overview with links to local provision |
What entrepreneurs do? Work-life balance Unifrog - Library Treasure Hunt Careers and the future Unifrog - Subject library treasure Hunt PSHE SUM 2 - Financial decision making Communication challenge: Listening - to be delivered across the first half term Communication challenge: Speaking - to be delivered across the second half term |
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Events |
First Aid Course Enrichment Activity Delivered by Paramedics Jamie’s Farm Trip |
TALA Careers Fair Careers week activities First Aid Course Enrichment Activity delivered by Paramedics TALA Science Fair |
First Aid Course Enrichment Activity delivered by Paramedics |
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Y8 |
Tutor/PSHE Sessions |
Reflect on your interests BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies Green Careers Week Explore your CV’s Unifrog Quiz - Skills Profile PSHE AUT 2 - Community and careers |
Learn about the workplace Unifrog - Library Treasure Hunt National Careers Week How to create the life you want LMI overview with links to local provision |
Define what success looks like Unifrog - Interest Profile Unifrog - Subject Library hunt Learn about careers and the climate Unifrog Quiz - Personality Profile Unifrog Quiz - Using the Environment’s Profile Challenges and rewards of work |
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Events |
Academy Day - DIG DATA - Christmas Light Challenge Workshop Jamie’s Farm Trip |
TALA Careers Fair Careers Week activities TALA Science Fair |
Higher education provider trip/workshop Speakers for Schools Visit |
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Y9 |
Tutor/PSHE Sessions |
Reflect on your skills Explore learning pathways afterschool BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies Green Careers Week Take control of your careers journey What comes after school the learning pathways PSHE AUT 2 - Setting goals |
Unifrog - Careers sectors Library Treasure Hunt Unifrog Quiz - Taking Skills Profile Unifrog Quiz - Interests Profile Learn how to choose KS4 Options Careers in the Curriculum - English - Being a Social Worker |
Learn how to manage your money Careers in the Curriculum - Maths - Analyst LMI overview with links to local provision Careers in the Curriculum - Science - Automotive Engineer |
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Events |
Academy Day - DIG DATA - Christmas Light Challenge Workshop Talent Foundry Barclays Life Skills Workshop 1-2-1 Careers Advice |
1-2-1 Careers Advice TALA Careers Fair National Careers Week activities Options 1-2-1 with SLT/Tutor Team |
Further education provider trip/workshop Speakers for Schools Visit |
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Y10 |
Tutor/PSHE Sessions |
Reflect on your Career Journey Explore Learning pathways afterschool BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies Green Careers Week Explore Employer Profiles PSHE AUT 2 - Financial decision making |
Reflect on your Career Journey Explore Learning pathways afterschool BHM - Celebrating Black excellence in your studies Green Careers Week Explore Employer Profiles PSHE AUT 2 - Financial decision making |
Prepare for Work experience Discuss: in person, hybrid & remote working PSHE SUM 2 - Employability skills PSHE SUM 2 - Work experience Preparation & Evaluation PSHE SUM 2 - Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions |
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Events |
Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions Academy Day - Talent Foundry - RISE/ Post 16 Destination session Assembly Work Experience Jack Petchey Speak Out Workshop |
Budgeting & CV writing during Enrichment sessions TALA Careers fair Careers week activities Academy Day - Talent Foundry - RISE/ Post 16 Destination session TALA Science Fair |
Work Experience Mock Exams Year 10 to 11 Transition Evening 1-2-1 Careers Advice |
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Y11 |
Tutor/PSHE Sessions |
Preparing for personal guidance Explore Pros & Cons of Post-16 Pathways Are A Levels right for me? Is a traineeship right for me? Are BTECs right for me? Applications to post-16 Post 16 interview preparation PSHE AUT 2 - Building for the future & Next steps |
National Careers Week Is a UK apprenticeship right for me? Is a T level right for me? Reflect on your employability Skills Research volunteering and paid work Compare apprenticeships and HE Discuss: is AI a threat to our jobs? Preparing for Interview |
Barclays wellbeing toolkit Barclays problem solving Barclays transferable skills activity Barclays listening and speaking Barclays staying positive |
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Events |
Mock Exams 1-2-1 Careers Advise Providers From Post 16 - Assemblies & Visits The London School & College Leavers Festival 2025 |
TALA Careers fair Careers week activities Mock Exams 1-2-1 Careers Advice |
GCSE Exams 1-2-1 Careers advice available on results Day |
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Useful information for students, parents/carers and employers
Students
Parents/Carers
Industry Professionals
Careers Information for Students
Here you can research various post-16 and post-18 pathways, find out more information about a variety of careers, and track your skills and academic engagement. There are numerous informative webinars which run throughout the year so it is worth checking back frequently.
Here are some other links which you may find useful:
Careers Research
- https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
- http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/
- www.prospects.ac.uk
- www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree
- https://icould.com/explore
- https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/careerometer/ : check live Labour Market Information
- London Labour Market Information
- Economy - UTLA | Croydon | Report Builder for ArcGIS
- Croydon Economy | Labour Market & Industries
University Research
Apprenticeships
Post-16 Education
Work Experience
- https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/how-to-ask-employers-for-work-experience
- https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience
- Young Croydon | Croydon Council
For further subject-specific content, please reach out to one of our departmental team leaders. Please direct all general enquiries to Mrs H Budd, Head of Careers.
Careers Information for Parents/Carers
Here are some excellent resources to help you support your child in exploring careers and planning their future:
Careermag for Parents/Carers
This helpful e-magazine connects parents and carers with up-to-date labour market information to guide career discussions at home. The latest issue includes:
- Questions to help your child consider their next steps.
- The importance of work experience.
- Insights into in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, university options, and T Levels.
Subscribe for free here: Careermag for Parents/Carers
Career Pilot
An interactive website that helps young people explore jobs and careers in the labour market. Children can research:
- Job roles, annual salaries, and working hours.
- Employment growth rates and routes into specific careers.
Explore here: Career Pilot Job Sectors
‘The Parent Perspective’ Podcast
This engaging podcast series supports parents and carers with careers advice. It features:
- Current career opportunities and industry insights.
- Inspiring stories from diverse role models.
- Updates on the evolving world of work.
Podcast Series: Amazing apprenticeships
Apprenticeships.gov Parents and Carers' Pack
These monthly packs provide tailored advice to help parents guide young people in making informed career choices. The April edition highlights:
- Insights from National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
- What life is like as an apprentice.
- Career starter apprenticeship opportunities.
Access the packs here: Parents and Carers' Pack
Success at School Parent Guides
These guides help parents support their children in making informed decisions and building key skills for the future. Topics include:
- The future of work (2020–2030) and job opportunities for young people.
- Applying to university (UCAS) and key dates.
- Supporting your child through their GCSEs.
Find the guides here: Success at School Parent Guides
Each of these resources is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance, ensuring you can confidently support your child in their career journey.
Careers Information for Industry Professionals
The success of our CEAIG provision relies on our network of professional contacts. We offer the following opportunities with the aim of increasing our student’s awareness of career pathways, building transferrable skills for the workplace and offering practical placements:
- Annual Careers Fair
- Information seminars focused on a particular professional field
- Skills workshops
- Interview practice
- Student Mentoring
- Student Work Experience placement opportunities
If you would like to support our Careers Education provision, please contact Mrs H Budd, Head of Careers hbudd@lanfranc.org.uk or Mr A Barlow, SLT Careers Lead abarlow@lanfranc.org.uk
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Explore Your Future with Skillsometer and Careerometer
Our Skillsometer and Careerometer tools, provided by LMI for All, are here to help you explore career options and understand the job market.
- Discover Careers: Match your skills and interests to potential careers using the Skillsometer.
- Compare Job Data: Use Careerometer to view salary ranges, job demand, and growth trends for different roles.
- Plan with Confidence: Access accurate, up-to-date labour market information to make informed decisions about your future.
These easy-to-use tools provide the insights you need to plan for a successful and rewarding career. Start exploring today!