
Careers
‘Careers at Woodlawn
should be fun, for all and for life’



'Students at Woodlawn are supported by a high-quality careers programme. This includes work experience and making connections with local employers' OFSTED Report, May 2024
🏆 Woodlawn School Achieves the Quality in Careers Standard 🏆
We are delighted to announce that Woodlawn School has achieved the Quality in Careers Standard, fully meeting all accreditation criteria and incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks. This prestigious national award recognises the quality, breadth and impact of our careers provision and reflects our commitment to ensuring that every student is prepared for their future aspirations.
Following a successful Phase 2 Assessment for Implementation and Impact, assessors recognised both the strength of our current provision and our commitment to continuous improvement. The assessment celebrated the wide range of opportunities available to our students, including employer encounters, work-related learning, personalised guidance and support with successful transitions into adulthood.
As a result, Woodlawn School has been recognised as:
"Nationally assessed as achieving the Quality in Careers Standard, fully meeting all the accreditation criteria incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks."
This achievement means that Woodlawn School will feature on the National Register of Award Holders - Quality in Careers and is authorised to use the Quality in Careers logo.
We are incredibly proud of this recognition and would like to thank our staff, students, families, employers and community partners who contribute to making careers education at Woodlawn both meaningful and aspirational. This award celebrates our belief that careers at Woodlawn should be fun, for all and for life, and provides a strong foundation for future development.
Implementation and Impact Quality Report
Woodlawn School Phase 2 Certificate
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Careers at Woodlawn School - Student & Parent Entitlement
At Woodlawn School, every pupil is entitled to high-quality, inclusive careers education.
What this means for students:
• Careers learning from Early Years to Post-16
• Learning matched to stage, needs and strengths
• Support to explore jobs, education, social care and independence
• Help to build confidence, communication and life skills • Experiences with employers and community partners
• Support with transitions and next steps
What this means for parents and carers:
• Clear information about pathways and options
• Opportunities to be involved in careers events
• Access to impartial guidance from Year 9 onwards
• Support during key transitions
• A careers programme that values every child’s potential
Careers at Woodlawn are:
• Inclusive
• Personalised
• Aspirational
• Safe
• Focused on life-long success
Woodlawn School Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance Policy
Proposed World of Work and Woodlawn School Events Schedule 26-27
Woodlawn School Progression Model 2023 Careers
How Do I Make My Choices at Woodlawn?
What's My Choices Post 18?
Post Woodlawn Destinations
Compass Evaluation Report Summer 2026
Compass Evaluation Report Spring 2026

Compass Evaluation Report Autumn 2025
Compass Report Summer 2025
Compass Evaluation Summer 2025
Careers Calender 24-25
Strengths and Priority Areas of Careers at Woodlawn
Careers Learning Journey
Testimony from Careers Week 2025
December 2024 Compass + Careers Report
Woodlawn School Careers Lead
Andrew Chipchase
SLT Lead Nichola Aldcroft
Telephone - 0191 607 1942
Email - office@woodlawnschool.org.uk



