Careers
At Springfields, we believe every student deserves a future they can be excited about. Our careers provision is built around Talentino’s Careers at Every Level programme and fully mapped to the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive experience for all. With weekly timetabled careers sessions, employer engagement, workplace visits, and real-world opportunities, we help learners discover their strengths, explore pathways, and build the confidence to take their next steps into further education, training, or employment.
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Careers Education Journey at The Springfields Academy
What Pupils Learn in Each Stage
Pre-EYFS & EYFS
- Focus: Identity, imagination, and exploring roles
Activities:
- Role play with costumes and props
- Matching jobs to tools and environments
- Expressing preferences and dreams through art and storytelling
- Celebrations of individuality and aspirations
Stage 1–3
- Focus: Self-awareness, community roles, and career imagination
Activities:
- Exploring local jobs and helpers
- Linking interests to job roles
- Role play and storytelling
- Creating career collages and timelines
- Celebrating strengths and aspirations
Stage 4–6
- Focus: Career diversity, teamwork, and future planning
Activities:
- Investigating job families and environments
- Designing new job ideas
- Exploring tools, uniforms, and routines
- Creating PATH documents and career books
- Enterprise simulations and career showcases
Stage 7–8
- Focus: Career research, personal strengths, and presentation skills
Activities:
- Career profiles and interviews
- Vision boards and goal setting
- Exploring future careers and pathways
- Creating digital portfolios and mock interviews
- Career fairs and celebration events
Year 9–11
- Focus: Employability skills, qualifications, and real-world readiness
Qualifications:
- Year 9: Entry Level Award in Preparation for Employment
- Year 10–11: Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
Activities:
- Career planning and customer service
- Time management and interview skills
- Entrepreneurship and applying for jobs
- Digital skills and workplace conduct
- Enterprise projects and transition preparation
Every Step Builds Confidence, Skills, and Aspirations for the Future!
We follow all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and are proud to be 100% compliant.
Staff receive a range of training to support their delivery of our careers programme.
Cath Young from the Careers and Enterprise Company visited Springfields on Tuesday 21st October to deliver a CPD session focused on careers education covering:
- How to effectively use the Compass+ tracking tool
- Linking careers data to inform visits and experiences for pupils
