What is CEIAG?

CEIAG stands for Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance.

At St Mary's, CEIAG is increasingly becoming embedded into the curriculum and culture of education, as we recognise the important contribution it makes in supporting the successful transition between both childhood to adulthood, and education to employment.

  Careers Education

The aim of careers education is for pupils to:

• Develop self-awareness.
• Explore opportunities in a full, rounded manner.
• Develop career management skills.

Pupils receive careers education from Year 7, delivered during careers lessons, assemblies, form time, and off-timetable events. The Whole School Careers Fair and the Year 10 World of Work week are both key events in the careers calendar.

The school works with local universities, other educational providers, and business partners to ensure wide-ranging provision.

  Information

Pupils must have access to information about all opportunities and progression routes in learning and work. Web links to a wide selection of free online resources are on this website. Every pupil also has access to Unifrog, a single, impartial, and user-friendly information platform. If a pupil has any issues with accessing Unifrog, they should contact Dr. E. Dando.

  Advice

Careers advice will help young people make choices that are right for them. All staff can offer support, but certain staff will be able to offer advice that is more specific.

edando@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk

pmaydom@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk

01246 201191

  Guidance

All pupils can self-refer for a personalised careers guidance interview. Qualified and impartial Careers Advisers from Progress Careers conduct the majority of pupil interviews, particularly at Year 11 and Year 12. Dr. E. Dando, who also has a Level 7 qualification in Career Development, works with younger students who may have additional challenges to navigate on their educational and career path journeys. 

Our guidance provision is fully inclusive, ensuring that pupils with SEND or those facing additional challenges receive personalised support that reflects their individual needs, strengths and aspirations.

  Workplace Experiences

Pupils benefit from encounters with employers and opportunities to experience the world of work. These are expanding in line with the strengthened 2025 Gatsby Benchmark 6 expectations, ensuring pupils from Years 7–11 experience meaningful, employer‑led activities and workplace interactions.

  Policy and Evaluation

Further details of the CEIAG programme are in the CEIAG policy. This policy is reviewed annually, and the programme adapted as necessary.

The impact of the programme is evaluated using pupil and parent questionnaires, teacher and pupil voice feedback, and by the destination data of our pupils. We use this evaluation, alongside labour market information and Compass+, to tailor our CEIAG provision so it meets the needs, interests and future pathways of all pupils.

Our CEIAG provision is guided by the Department for Education’s 2025 Statutory Careers Guidance and we are working towards full alignment with the Updated 2025 Gatsby Benchmarks, which define high quality careers education across England.