Careers education

At Dixons Broadgreen Academy, careers education is a core part of ensuring all students are well prepared for their future. 

Our careers programme supports all students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about their next steps. We aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and ensure every student understands the full range of pathways available, including academic, technical and apprenticeship routes.  

Our careers programme  

Students aceess a structured and progressive careers programme from Year 7 onwards. This includes:  

• Careers learning through the curriculum  

• Dedicated careers sessions, assemblies and events  

• Encounters with employers and workplaces  

• Information about further education, higher education and apprenticeships  

• Access to impartial careers guidance at key transition points  

 
Our programme is aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and is designed to support all students, including those with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET, to achieve positive and sustained destinations. Please see our academy careers programme for more details.  

We regularly review and evaluate our careers programme to ensure it is effective, inclusive and meets the needs of our students. This includes feedback from students, parents and staff, alongside destination data and national benchmarking tools.  

Contact our careers lead 
For further information about careers provision at our academy, please contact Niamh Hanson, Careers Lead.

Useful resources for students   

• Unifrog: explore careers, compare pathways (A levels, apprenticeships, university) and build a personal progression plan]  

• https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in  

• Sign In - Unifrog  

• National Careers Service: up-to-date job profiles, skills information and careers quizzes  

• https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/   

• Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service  

• BBC Bitesize Careers: clear, student-friendly guidance on options and next steps  

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers   

• Careers - BBC Bitesize  

• Apprenticeships (GOV.UK): search and apply for live apprenticeship opportunities  

• https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices  

• Become an apprentice  

• UCAS: information on university courses, applications and higher education pathways  

• https://www.ucas.com/   

• Choose your future | UCAS  

Useful resources for parents and carers  

• Unifrog (parent access): support young people with researching options and making informed decisions  

• https://www.unifrog.org/parent   

• Parent - Unifrog  

• National Careers Service: impartial advice to help support conversations about future pathways  

• https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/   

• Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service  

• Amazing Apprenticeships: guidance on apprenticeships, pathways and employer opportunities  

• https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/   

• Amazing Apprenticeships | Explore Technical Education & Apprenticeship Opportunities  

• UCAS parents’ guide: clear explanations of university routes, finance and applications  

• https://www.ucas.com/discover/advice-for-parents-guardians-and-carers   

• Advice for parents, guardians and carers | UCAS