At Furrowfield School, we are committed to ensuring that every student is fully prepared for adulthood and equipped with the knowledge, skills, experiences and aspirations needed to succeed in further education, employment and independent living. Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is a fundamental part of our curriculum and is carefully designed to improve life chances for all students, regardless of their starting points or individual needs.

Our careers provision is fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance and is regularly evaluated through the Compass+ self-evaluation tool, enabling us to measure impact, identify strengths and continuously improve our offer. Careers education is embedded throughout the curriculum and wider school experience, ensuring students develop a clear understanding of the opportunities available to them and the pathways required to achieve their ambitions.

Students benefit from the support of a dedicated Careers Leader and specialist careers staff, who work closely with students, families, external professionals and curriculum teams to provide personalised guidance and meaningful career-related learning experiences. This work is further enhanced through strong partnerships with independent Careers Advisers, local employers, colleges, training providers and apprenticeship organisations.

A dedicated Careers Room provides a focal point for careers learning, offering access to information about further education, training opportunities, apprenticeships, employment routes and local labour market information. Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of future pathways while receiving individual support to help them make informed decisions about their next steps.

Preparing for adulthood is woven throughout our curriculum and is closely linked to the aspirations and outcomes identified within students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Careers planning forms a key part of annual review processes, ensuring that long-term goals, transition planning and future aspirations remain central to each student's educational journey. Through this collaborative approach, students develop increasing independence, confidence and readiness for their next stage of education or employment.

Students participate in a broad range of careers-related experiences, including:

• Individual careers guidance interviews
• Employer encounters and workplace visits
• Work experience and supported work placements
• College and apprenticeship provider visits
• Mock interviews and employability workshops
• Futures and Careers Days
• Workplace learning projects
• Presentations and talks from external speakers representing a range of professions and industries
• Visits from former students and employers sharing real-life career journeys

These opportunities allow students to develop valuable employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience and self-management, while raising aspirations and broadening horizons.

Our careers programme supports students to make successful transitions into further education, apprenticeships, training and employment. We are proud of the strong outcomes achieved by our students and the personalised support provided to ensure every young person leaves Furrowfield School with a clear plan for their future.

Linking with our focus on personal development, preparation for adulthood, ambition and destination outcomes, our careers programme ensures that students are well informed about future opportunities, understand the pathways available to them and develop the confidence and skills needed to become successful, independent members of society. Through our ethos of "Together We Succeed", we work collaboratively and in partnership with students, families and external agencies to maximise opportunities and improve life chances for every learner.