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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Careers Guidance

OAW is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Liz Winn from Y Focused LTD.

We are proud to share that Liz has agreed to become our Enterprise Advisor. She brings with her a deep passion for creating opportunities for all our students.

Liz achieves this through inclusive and immersive work experiences, offering students the chance to engage with a wide range of employers from the NHS to local companies such as Wilkin and Chapman.

We are incredibly excited about this partnership and the positive impact it will have on our students’ career aspirations.

Vision - Climbing the stairway to an aspirational future through inspirational learning.

  • All students have the opportunity to climb the stairway to university, or a real alternative, and lead a fulfilling and happy life.
  • Students are empowered with a clear understanding of the link between academic success and reaching ones potential. This theme is continuously reinforced throughout pastoral and academic structures.
  • Students are aware of the opportunities available to them at each stage of their personal journey through effective careers guidance, which includes first hand contact with education and training providers, as well as employers.
  • Students have a planned programme of Careers Education and Guidance in accordance with the DFE Careers Guidance and Access for Education and Training Providers (Oct. 2018).
  • All students receive up to date, impartial and relevant information, advice and guidance on a range of options available, to include both academic and vocational pathways such as apprenticeships.

Where are we now?

Ofsted March 2023 –

“Older pupils have very clear aims for their next steps after school. This is because teachers provide pupils with effective careers advice and foster links with local colleges.”