Students - LeAF Studio

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Please click here to view the LeAF Studio Careers Learning Journey.

Your Entitlement

As a LeAF Studio student you are provided with the opportunity to attend our very popular Careers Opportunities, including the Move It Performing Arts Convention in London and Sports Specialism careers events. At these events, you will have the opportunity to meet with further and higher education providers and employers to broaden your horizons and learn how you can progress in your chosen career pathway.

As part of the Ambitions Academies Trust, LeAF Studio students have access to further Careers Fayres provided by our Trust Secondary Schools. These careers fayres will support those students who realise that a specialism career is no longer for them.

In Years 9 and 10 through our Professional Development curriculum, you are able to research careers pathways both in your chosen specialism and beyond using the National Careers Service Job Profiles. You will develop an understanding of the entry requirements and skills required to begin a career in a range of different options.

In Year 10 and 12 you will be offered the opportunity to take part in work experience in order to gain direct first-hand experience of the world of work.

From Year 9 to Year 13 you can expect …

access to a planned programme relevant to your year group
access to a qualified impartial and independent careers adviser for personalised advice and
guidance
help to recognise your likes, dislikes, influences, strengths and preferences in relation to career
decisions
information about the world of work and how the labour market is changing
information about further and higher education, training and apprenticeships and employment
routes
to take part in activities which challenge stereotyping and raise your aspirations
to develop skills and qualities to improve your employability
to develop enterprise skills
to be well prepared for different transitions
help to develop financial capability skills
to develop and strengthen your personal presentation skills for selection processes
sign posting to relevant up-to-date and impartial sources of careers information and advice

Transitioning after Year 11

Please click here for our ‘Choices After Y11’ presentation

Transitioning after Post 16

During Year 13 you will have access to 1:1 support and group sessions that focus on the UCAS and application process for universities and vocational college. Your Specialism Lead will support you every step of the way in securing places at your chosen institutions.

Should your career path change throughout your time at LeAF, our dedicated Careers Advisors will support you with your next steps.

Transitioning after Year 11

Transitioning after Post 16

Choosing the right career

Apprenticeships

LeAF Studio Specialism Careers

Parents and Students