INVESTOR IN CAREERS
Our Approach
We’ve developed our approach to support a range of educational providers towards achieving and maintaining the Quality in Careers Standard: primary, secondary, independent, special schools and pupil referral units, training providers, Sixth Form and Further Education Colleges.
We also work with Multi Academy Trusts, Councils, Boroughs and groups of schools. The benefits of this approach are cost reductions and shared learning and support. The e-portfolio also provides a bespoke reporting dashboard to allow for trust wide monitoring and analysis. Please speak to us if you have multiple schools wanting to achieve the award.
Common to all education providers seeking to achieve the Standard is:
• Self-assessment leading to the development of an action plan to meet the Quality in Careers Standard
• Submission of evidence to meet the outcome indicators
• External assessment by qualified and occupationally competent independent assessors which includes discussions with staff, governors, partners and students.
Our unique structure
Commitment, Organisation, Delivery and Evaluation
A simple structure with 4 key elements relating to the management of CEIAG designed to help you meet the Quality in Careers requirements in a straightforward and manageable way.
COMMITMENT
Learning Provider demonstrates commitment to the Quality in Careers Standard and to delivering excellent CEIAG. Communication with all stakeholders. Starts with self-assessment resulting in an action plan.
ORGANISATION
Ensuring a clear and effective strategy for implementing and managing the careers programme with governing body and SLT direction and support. Promoting awareness and understanding of the careers programme by all relevant staff. A written and published policy for CEIAG.
DELIVERY
Delivering an embedded programme of careers education that addresses the career learning needs of each student and demonstrates delivery of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
EVALUATION
The CEIAG programme is systematically monitored, reviewed and evaluated to ensure that CEIAG delivered is effective in meeting the needs of all students.
the national Quality in Career Standard costs:
Secondary schools, colleges and Learning Providers
Standard package – £1425 + VAT
Enhanced package – £1825 + VAT
Reaccreditation after 3 years
Standard package – £950 + VAT
Enhanced package – £1100 +VAT
Primary Schools
£900 + VAT
Reaccreditation – £600 + VAT
Our standard package includes:
• 24/7 access to our bespoke e-portfolio to upload evidence, access resources, and track progress against each stage
• Commitment stage desktop assessment
• Final assessment visit (in person/ remote) to the learning provider by independent assessor
• Regular telephone/email support
• Digital handbook, templates, exemplars and guides
• Digital certificates for commitment and final stages
• Award plaque upon completion
• Social media promotion and celebration
• Use of IIC and the Quality in Careers logos
Our enhanced package includes all of the above and in addition:
• Additional targeted support (max. 3 hours) prior to final assessment, delivered remotely/in person
• A comprehensive pre-assessment evidence check resulting in a written gap analysis report