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
We are proud to announce that our school has achieved Careerpilot Super User Status for the academic year 2025–26! This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering outstanding careers education and guidance for all our learners. By using Careerpilot as a key resource, we ensure that students have access to high-quality information and tools to explore future pathways. Our careers provision is fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks, supporting every young person to make informed decisions about their next steps and preparing them for adulthood with confidence.
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
