At Chase Terrace Academy, we prioritise nurturing ambitious goals among our students. Our carefully designed career-focused events broaden horizons and highlight the diverse pathways available in post-16 and post-18 education, as well as future career options. Central to this approach is a comprehensive roadmap, shared with students and parents/carers, which forms the backbone of our ‘Raising Aspirations’ initiative. Each academic year, all students in Years 7–11 complete a Future Skills Questionnaire, with responses guiding the planning of events throughout the year. This ensures students have ownership over their future, with opportunities tailored to their interests, goals, and aspirations.
This year, our commitment to Career, Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) has seen the orchestration of a number of unique events. These include immersive workshops and mock interviews for Year 10 and Year 12 students with business entrepreneurs, as well as Parent Partnership Evenings showcasing universities, apprenticeship providers, and employers. We also provide all Year 10 students with a dedicated week of work experience, enabling them to gain invaluable insight into the workplace and develop essential employability skills. We continue to broaden opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. Following student feedback, we have also hosted a number of CV Writing workshops to encourage workplace encounters.
Careers provision is extensive. Pupils in all year groups meet employers, colleges and higher education providers. Leaders are aspirational for pupils when guiding their next steps.”
Ofsted, 2025
Annually, we commemorate National Careers and National Apprenticeships Week with a series of engaging activities designed to showcase the array of options available. Moreover, we seamlessly integrate career-focused elements across the curriculum, with flagship departments spotlighting how subject matter correlates with real-world employment prospects.
In recognition of the pivotal role parents and caregivers play in guiding career decisions, we host dedicated parental support evenings. These sessions offer invaluable advice on how families can support their child’s journey towards fulfilling career choices. At our school, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where every pupil is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their aspirations with clarity and purpose.
There are a lot of assemblies around different careers and aspirations which has made me think about my future.”
Jack, Year 10 pupil
In Year 11, each pupil is offered a 1:1 careers interview with our experienced Director of Careers. These personalised sessions are designed to explore various career pathways tailored to each pupil’s interests and strengths.
Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend these meetings, ensuring a collaborative approach to career planning. Interviews aim to discuss potential career options, relevant courses, and the steps needed to achieve the pupil’s goals as well as information on how Chase Terrace Academy can support these aspirations through our curriculum, extracurricular activities, and additional resources.
Our goal is to equip every pupil with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their future, paving the way for success in their chosen field.
