Careers Education, Information and Guidance Programme

Our vision at Combe Pafford School is to get as many pupils into employment as possible. For those not ready for work, the aspiration is to be be able to live as independently as they can. The CEIAG programme is central in providing pupils with access to information, activities and experiences that are crucial in enabling pupils to learn about the skills and qualities that are required for the job opportunities available to them. The CEIAG programme at Combe Pafford School aims to raise pupils’ aspirations, raise awareness of employment possibilities and remove barriers to employment. Through this programme, we believe that we are empowering our pupils and encouraging them to develop into skilled, aware and independent adults that are prepared for the world of work. Ultimately, improved chances of employment, we know, lead to a chance of an improved quality of life; this is the vision for all pupils at Combe Pafford School.

The programme intends*:

• To provide pupils with an awareness of the job opportunities that are available to them based on up-to-date labour market information (GB 2)
• To teach pupils what skills and qualities are needed for different occupations and occupational categories (GB 1, 3, 4)
• To provide the time, space and resources for pupils to become reflective about their own strengths and areas for development from an employment point of view
• To provide regular encounters with employers, employees, workplaces and further and higher education setting (GB 5, 6, 7)
• To offer personal guidance for our pupils' next steps, which is provided by our Careers Advisor, Steph Morgan (GB 8)

* The CEAIG programme at CPS aims to fulfil the Gatsby Benchmarks (GB) as much as possible.  

Our programme delivery:

CEAIG is embedded throughout the curriculum at Combe Pafford School. However, outlined below are the forms in which CEIAG is manifested at different stages of pupils’ learning journeys.

Benefits to pupils (Impact):

We believe that the benefits of our CEIAG programme are invaluable. However, the ultimate goal of the programme is for as many pupils as possible to gain employment in the future. Through regular exposure of up-to-date labour market information, contact with employers, work experience and placement opportunities and specifically-taught relevant job search skills, etc. we hope that our pupils are more likely to be able to make positive, informed choices regarding their futures. In addition to supporting their choice-making, we are also equipping our pupils with the important practical skills and academic knowledge that will reduce barriers to employment and enable them to secure employment in the future.

Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

Combe Pafford School complies with the Provider Access Legislation (updated January 2023), which requires schools to ensure pupils are fully informed about technical education and apprenticeship pathways.

Pupil Entitlement

All pupils are entitled to:

• Learn about the full range of post-16 and post-18 options
• Access meaningful encounters with providers of technical education and apprenticeships
• Receive unbiased information about all pathways

Statutory Provider Encounters

The school guarantees a minimum of six encounters with approved providers:

• 2 encounters in Years 8-9 (mandatory)
• 2 encounters in Years 10-11 (mandatory)
• 2 encounters in Years 12-13 (offered; optional for pupils) [careersand...rise.co.uk]

All encounters:

• Take place during the normal school day
• Are available to all pupils in the relevant year groups.
• Are meaningful and appropriately timed

Content of Encounters

Providers will be given the opportunity to:

• Share information about their provision and qualification
• Explain routes into careers
• Describe learning/training experiences
• Respond to pupil questions

Management of Provider Access

The school will:

• Provide fair and unbiased access to a range of providers
• Coordinate access through the Careers Leader
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
• Publish a Provider Access Policy Statement on the school website (Summer 2026)

Careers Lead and Advisor Contact Information

Careers Leader: Luke James - ljames@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk
Careers Advisor - Steph Morgan - smorgan@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk

 

Last Updated: 21^st May 2026