Stone Soup Academy will ensure that careers guidance is differentiated, if appropriate, and based on high aspirations and a personalised approach. The careers leader will work closely with the SENDCo and other staff to support learners with understanding different career pathways and how to develop the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications to succeed and fulfil their potential. The school will work with families of learners to help them understand what career options are available. Careers guidance will take account of the full range of relevant education, training and employment opportunities. The school will build partnerships with businesses and other employers, employment services, and disability and other voluntary organisations. Learners will be prepared for encounters with employers and provided with any special support that will allow them to benefit fully from the experience. Careers guidance will focus on a learner’s career aspirations and the post-16 options which are  most likely to give the learner a pathway into employment or HE. When arranging work experience for learners, the school will work with the employer to determine any additional support that will be needed during the work placement.

Addressing the needs of pupils
Stone Soup Academies careers programme will aim to raise the aspirations of all learners whilst being tailored to individual needs. The programme will inform learners of the range of opportunities available to them,  encouraging them to aim higher and make choices relevant to what they feel they can achieve. All forms of stereotyping will be prohibited in the careers advice and guidance that is provided, to ensure learners from all backgrounds, gender and diversity groups, and those with SEND, can consider the widest possible range of careers. Destination data will be retained by the school for at least three years.