--- title: "Careers Information for Parents" url: "https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-parents" school: "Madeley School" --- Monday 9th November is a Week 2/B # Careers Information for Parents ## Careers & Work-Related Learning at Madeley School Every student at Madeley School is entitled to access impartial careers information, education, advice and guidance, and meaningful opportunities to learn about the world of work. Our careers programme is delivered through **Compass CEIAG Personal Development lessons**, tutor activities, assemblies, curriculum-linked careers learning, employer and provider encounters, workplace experiences and independent personal guidance. We use the [Gatsby Benchmarks ↗](https://www.gatsby.org.uk/good-career-guidance) and the [Career Development Institute framework ↗](https://www.thecdi.net/) to support a planned and progressive learning journey across Years 7–11. Our 2026–2027 priorities, informed by the April 2026 Careers Impact Internal Leadership Review, include strengthening consistency across subjects and tutor time, increasing meaningful employer encounters, improving inclusion and targeted support, and evaluating the impact of careers activities through student feedback and tracking. ![](https://madeleyschool.org/images/3da04c26773ca440526fe64e957fd62b.png) ## Our 2026–2027 careers documents These supporting documents can be downloaded for further information about our planned provision and strategic priorities. | [**Careers Strategic Overview 2026-2027**](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Madeley_School_Careers_Strategic_Overview_2026-2027.docx) [ School priorities, responsibilities and improvement actions](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Madeley_School_Careers_Strategic_Overview_2026-2027.docx) | [ **Careers Framework 2026-2027**](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Madeley_School_Careers_Framework_2026-2027.docx) [ Progressive activities and Gatsby Benchmark links](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Madeley_School_Careers_Framework_2026-2027.docx) | |---|---| | [**Compass Personal Development** ](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Compass_Personal_Development_Block_Plan_2026-2027.docx) [School priorities, responsibilities and improvement actions](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Compass_Personal_Development_Block_Plan_2026-2027.docx) | [**Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire LMI Overview**](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Stoke_on_Trent_Staffordshire_LMI_Infographic_2026-2027.pdf) [Local sectors and labour market themes; check current statistics before use](https://sdmntpritalynorth.oaiusercontent.com/files/00000000-2778-8246-ad38-59745126f5b5/Stoke_on_Trent_Staffordshire_LMI_Infographic_2026-2027.pdf) | **Student & Parent/Carer Overview Calendar 2026–2027:** the school maintains an overview of key dates, post-16 open events, enrichment, careers and work-related learning opportunities. Please consult the latest copy shared by Madeley School for updates. ![](https://madeleyschool.org/images/943813b0de212300afa8b4b741a5ab01.png) ## Unifrog – Exploring and Recording Careers Learning Madeley School uses [Unifrog ↗](https://www.unifrog.org/) to help students research careers, compare pathways, understand qualifications, record meaningful encounters, create CVs and personal statements, and organise work experience placements. Parents and carers can discuss the research and activities their child has completed and ask the school about available parent access. ## Modern Work Experience ### Years 7–9 Our developing modern work experience programme includes careers-focused visits, employer workshops, virtual experiences, career challenges and curriculum encounters, designed to build communication, teamwork, problem-solving and awareness of the workplace. ### Year 10 Students complete a week-long work experience placement, supported by preparation and school safeguarding and health-and-safety processes. **The planned 2027 Year 10 work experience week is Monday 5 to Friday 9 July 2027.** ### Equalex Framework The [equalex framework ↗](https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/equalex) from the Careers & Enterprise Company supports meaningful, progressive and inclusive experiences of workplaces across secondary education. It emphasises a range of experiences, clear learning outcomes and opportunities for reflection. ## How Parents and Carers Can Support Their Child Talk regularly about interests, favourite subjects, strengths, local opportunities and possible next steps. Encourage your child to attend college and sixth-form open events, explore more than one pathway and reflect on employer encounters and work experience. - Use Unifrog together to explore different jobs and routes into them. - Discuss skills developed through school, hobbies, volunteering and work experience. - Help your child prepare questions for open evenings and careers interviews. - Speak with the form tutor or careers team if your child needs additional support. ### Parent and carer advice - [Skills for Careers – Parents ↗](https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/parent-advice-and-resources) - [Talking Futures ↗](https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/) - [Parentkind – Careers ↗](https://www.parentkind.org.uk/for-parents/careers) - [ABZWorks – Parents and Carers ↗](https://abzworks.co.uk/parents-and-carers/) - [Hello Future – Parents and Carers ↗](https://www.hellofuture.ac.uk/parents-carers/) ABZWorks is based in Aberdeen and includes Scottish-specific information; use England-specific sources for qualifications and applications in Staffordshire. ## Post-16 and Post-18 Options After Year 11, young people can explore sixth form and college study, A levels, T Levels, other technical and vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and approved training routes. Entry requirements **vary by provider and course**; there is no single GCSE threshold for all options. ![](https://madeleyschool.org/images/ccfb3538908a507970765bda0e7e9b33.png) ### Local education and training providers - [NSCG – Newcastle and Stafford Colleges ↗](https://nscg.ac.uk/) - [Cheshire College South & West ↗](https://www.ccsw.ac.uk/) - [Stoke-on-Trent College ↗](https://stokecoll.ac.uk/) - [Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College ↗](https://www.stokesfc.ac.uk/) - [Reaseheath College ↗](https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/) ### National information - [National Careers Service ↗](https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/) - [Find an Apprenticeship – GOV.UK ↗](https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship) - [UCAS ↗](https://www.ucas.com/) - [Complete University Guide ↗](https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/) - [Skills for Careers ↗](https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/) ## Careers, CV and Interview Resources Students can use these services to explore job profiles, understand employability skills and prepare for applications and interviews. Resources written for graduates or adult jobseekers should be adapted to suit secondary school students. ### Careers and local labour market information - [Careerometer – LMI for All ↗](https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/careerometer/) - [Skillsometer – LMI for All ↗](https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/skillsometer/) - [National Careers Service ↗](https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/) ### CV writing, applications and interviews - [Targetjobs – CVs and interviews ↗](https://targetjobs.co.uk/) - [Prospects – Careers advice ↗](https://www.prospects.ac.uk/) - [Reed – Career advice ↗](https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice) ### Careers education and school partnerships - [Careers & Enterprise Company ↗](https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/) - [Equalex – CEC ↗](https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/equalex) - [Gatsby Benchmarks ↗](https://www.gatsby.org.uk/good-career-guidance) ## Contact the Careers Team For questions about careers guidance, work experience, post-16 planning or employer opportunities, please contact **Mr S King – Director of Careers and Work Related Learning**. **Telephone:** 01782 987800 **Email:** ### Careers - [Careers & Work Related Learning](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-work-related-learning) - [Apprenticeships, Traineeships and T-Levels](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/apprenticeships) - [Careers by Subject A to Z](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-by-subject-a-to-z) - [Careers Information for Employers](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-employers) - [Careers Information for Parents](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-parents) - [Careers Information for Students](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-students) - [Careers Newsletters](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-newsletters) - [Climate Action Plan](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/climate-action-plan) - [Green Careers](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/green-careers) - [Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ)](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/future-skills-questionnaire) - [Local Labour Market Information](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/local-labour-market-information) - [Modern Work Experience](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/year-10-work-experience) - [Post 16 Pathways](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/post-16-pathways) - [STEM Careers at Madeley School](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/local-labour-market-information/stem-careers-at-madeley-school) - Overview Spreadsheet Calendar - [Unifrog](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/unifrog) - [![SENDIA](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/partners/SENDIA_email_banner.png)](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/partners/SENDIA_email_banner.png) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2401.063910627133!2d-2.341350923224075!3d53.00123520048938!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a60c9d30bbe55%3A0xd7fa755bda883379!2sMadeley%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sen!4v1698144950976!5m2!1sen!2sen) ![Madeley School](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/logo/logo_(41).png) **Madeley School** Newcastle Road Madeley Crewe CW3 9JJ Tel: 01782 987800 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Useful Links: - [ParentPay](https://www.parentpay.com/) - [Parent Area](https://parentzone.org.uk/) - School Calendar ### Newsletter ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086910723985) - [X](https://twitter.com/madeleyschool) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeley-school/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/madeleyschool/) © Copyright 2023–2026 Madeley School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://madeleyschool.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)