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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

If you are a parent and require a paper copy of any information on this website, please contact the school office.

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Woodlawn School

Drumoyne Gardens

Whitley Bay

NE25 9DL

 

0191 607 1942 

office@woodlawnschool.org.uk

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