We have a varied, personalised and vibrant Careers Programme that links to the Preparation for Adult agenda. Through this programme, we provide specialist information, advice and guidance around education, employment and training to our students and their families. 

The diagram above gives a summary of the activities that support the programme, each activity builds confidence and skills for life which allows them to fulfil their individual potential and aspirations.

The aims of our Careers Programme are to:

• Build a sustainable and adaptable careers strategy based on the Preparation for Adulthood agenda, that is regularly reviewed and updated.
• Develop holistic provision that links to individual needs, interests, skills and learning pathways, giving pupils opportunities to try and experience a range of new and exciting activities that link to post-school provision.
• Develop pupils’ communication and social skills so that they have the confidence to access services and provision post school.
• To make sure pupils and their families have access to good, relevant and timely information so that they can make informed choices about their route post school.

Further details about how we implement and measure the impact of this can be found by clicking on the policy below. 

Castle School Careers lead is Anne Haberfield  you can contact her via email on ahaberfield@castle.cambs.sch.uk

Employer engagement. Please see below for our provider access statement.

We have developed and maintained a number of partnerships with local companies and charities, who support us with work experience placements and pathways into work or volunteering. All of these provide literature about their setting and attend our annual Opportunity afternoon. If you are an employer or charity that is interested in supporting our pupils, please contact Claire Laidler claidler@castle.cambs.sch.uk for further details.

Further support 

Additional Information, advice and guidance on education, training and employment for students at Castle School is provided by the Additional Needs Pathway Adviser. Angie Vickery is attached to our school, you can contact her via Tel: 07469377540 or Email: angie.vickery@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

She is available for advice and guidance, supports sessions in school and attends Annual Reviews. She will work with young people through to their 25th birthday.

There are also two useful documents that give details of opportunities available to students when they leave Castle School. They can be found using the links below

Moving on https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/Moving-On-Booklet.pdf

Moving into work https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/moving-on-into-work-guide.pdf

Key documents from Cambridgeshire County Council:

• Preparing for adulthood overview
• Parents' guide to preparing for adulthood
• Moving On booklet - options for school leavers with additional needs
• Moving On Into Work guide

Preparing for adulthood at Castle

In October we hold an ‘Opportunities’ Event with representatives from external agencies such as:

• Colleges

• The Preparing for Adulthood Additional Needs Team

• Work Based Learning providers

• Charity groups

This provides parents and families of our students in Year 9 and above with the chance to meet and discuss transition opportunities.  Our Local Area Advisers are listed below:

Angie Vickery – Additional Needs Pathway Co-ordinator

Telephone No: 01223 728145
email: Angie.Vickery@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Box No: BH1103
Babbage House,
Castle Park,
Cambridge,
CB3 0AT

How Can You Help Us?

• Keep in touch with us via Evidence for Learning
• Phone and let us know if you have concerns or if there is a change in home circumstances
• Phone and let us know your child is away from school
• Come and see us when you can and particularly for meetings about your child

Who Can Help You?

Useful Telephone Numbers

• SALT – 01223 884494
• Education Welfare Office – 01223 729073
• Statutory Assessment and Resources Team (START) – 01480 372600
• Community School Nurses – 01223 884335
• OT/Physio – 01223 442402/6
• Social Work Team -Team Co-ordinator 01223 729128
• Hearing Impairment Service – 01223 728310/728124
• Visual Impairment Service – 01480 373434
• Education Transport – 0345 045 5208
• Parent Partnership providing SEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS– 01223 699214
• Sunshine Club (Carers' Trust) - 0345 241 0954/01480 499090
• Cambridge Playscheme – 01223 412254
• CIMA – Music Therapy – 01480 373500
• Parent Support Advisor – 01223 699220