Careers

Our Vision

Our vision at SGS Pegasus School is that whilst our pupils are with us, they will be taught the skills and attitudes required to enable them to become as independent as they can be and to prepare for adulthood.

In helping them to become prepared for the “World of Work” in an ever-changing world, our core aim is to ensure that the focus for the Careers provision at Pegasus is to provide a pupil-centred curriculum, which is aspirational and meaningful for the young people in our care.

The provision will focus on the “twists and turns” in life that our pupils will face, and with this we are aware of the need to support and help our pupils navigate these choices and decisions in life, by encouraging them to take ownership of their futures and the opportunities they want to pursue as they become adults.

We aim for pupils to have an enriched and stimulating curriculum to give them every opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their gender, race, learning disability and/or physical disabilities.

At Pegasus, we aim to help our pupils to become curious learners when considering their pathways after school, that career choices are not limited to restricting factors such as attitudes towards ASC, stereotypical views about gender or race, background, or pressure from others, but that self-development and ‘being part of the decision-making process’ will be uniquely different for everyone.

Get in touch with our Careers Leader

Careers Leader at SGS Pegasus School
Rachael Crompton	rachael.crompton@sgspegasusschool.org.uk

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The World of Work

Our skills-based curriculum actively promotes preparation for adult life through sequential and bespoke learning pathways. This ensures learners have access to an age and developmentally appropriate education that encourages and challenges all students to:

Be equipped with skills that support them to be numerate and literate.
Communicate with confidence within their own means.
Enjoy learning that develops curiosity and expression.
Develop independence within life skills.
To Engage with as much of an active life as possible through looking after their body and the development of mobility skills
Build resilience and self-help skills
Learn strategies for social and emotional development to promote them to access successful relationships.

All pupils in years 8-14 are entitled:

To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point:
To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events
To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.

Anyone wishing to request access should contact our Careers Lead – Racheal Crompton

Email: racheal.crompton@sgspegasusschool.org.uk

A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents/carers. For example, careers fairs, taster sessions, visitors from other educational providers, or transition meetings with parents and pupils.

My Life Skills

Be equipped with skills that support them to be numerate and literate.
Communicate with confidence within their own means.
Enjoy learning that develops curiosity and expression.
Develop independence within life skills.
To engage with as much of an active life as possible through looking after their body and the development of mobility skills
Build resilience and self-help skills
Learn strategies for social and emotional development to promote them to access successful relationships.

The Gatsby Benchmarks

The Gatsby Benchmarks are a nationally recognised framework for high-quality careers education. They help ensure that every young person receives the knowledge, experiences and guidance they need to prepare for adulthood and their future.

At SGS Pegasus School, the Gatsby Benchmarks are embedded throughout our careers programme alongside each student’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and the Skill Builder Framework. Together, these approaches ensure that careers education is personalised, meaningful and focused on developing the skills, confidence and independence our students need for life beyond school.

We regularly review our careers programme against the Gatsby Benchmarks to identify our strengths and areas for development. This process helps us continually improve our careers provision and ensure it meets the needs of our students.

The Eight Gatsby Benchmarks

1. A Stable Careers Programme

Our careers programme is planned, regularly reviewed and tailored to meet the needs of all students.

2. Learning from Career and Labour Market Information

Students explore different career pathways and learn about opportunities available locally and nationally in ways that are accessible and meaningful.

3. Addressing the Needs of Each Pupil

Careers education is personalised through EHCP outcomes, individual aspirations and Preparation for Adulthood planning.

4. Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers

Students make connections between classroom learning and future employment, independent living and community participation.

5. Encounters with Employers and Employees

Students meet employers, volunteers and professionals to learn about different jobs and develop confidence in the workplace.

6. Experiences of Workplaces

Where appropriate, students take part in workplace visits, work experience and community-based learning to develop employability skills.

7. Encounters with Further and Higher Education

Students learn about colleges, supported internships, apprenticeships, training providers and other post-16 and post-19 opportunities.

8. Personal Guidance

Students receive personalised careers guidance to help them make informed decisions about their next steps, with families and professionals involved where appropriate.

How we use Skills Builder at SGS Pegasus School

As part of our Careers and Preparation for Adulthood programme, Skills Builder is embedded throughout the curriculum at SGS Pegasus School to support our students in developing the essential skills they need for life beyond school.

The Skills Builder Framework provides a structured approach to developing eight essential skills, including communication, teamwork, problem solving and staying positive. These skills are taught through everyday learning opportunities across the curriculum and are regularly practised in a range of meaningful contexts.

Every student learns differently, so we use the Skills Builder Framework to break each skill down into small, achievable steps. This allows students to build confidence, celebrate success and make progress at a pace that is right for them, while recognising and building on their individual strengths.

Skills Builder also supports students in working towards personalised learning goals that closely align with the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them to develop greater independence, confidence and readiness for adulthood.

How can you support your child to build their essential skills?

You can easily support your child to build their essential skills. Talk with your child about the essential skills, what they are and how they are so useful. Help your child to identify where they already build their skills so they can talk about their skill strengths with others. Look for opportunities to build essential skills together. By using Homezone, you can access a range of weekly challenges based on essential skills to work on at home. Posted each week at https://www.skillsbuilder.org/homezone.