Measuring Our Provision

Student entitlement at Brownhills Ormiston Academy

• A programme that covers the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and the six themes of the CDI framework
• Individual, unbiased, high-quality, up-to-date and locally relevant CEIAG 1-2-1 career guidance sessions to cover all pathways and LMI from Mrs Murphy (Careers Advisor), and support from Mrs Adams (Careers Lead).
• Access to the online careers platform Unifrog. Sign In – Unifrog
• All students to receive a minimum of two employer encounters by the end of each key stage
• Students in years 7, 9 and 11 to complete a ‘my future’ questionnaire
• Careers education that links to the PSHE curriculum and via subject curriculum, to provide multiple opportunities for good quality, meaningful encounters with the ‘world of work’.
• A work experience placement in year 10 

How we measure our careers provision

We believe that a high-quality careers programme should be more than just well-intentioned — it should be effective, measurable, and constantly evolving. To ensure our students are receiving the best possible support, we use the following methods to evaluate our provision:

• The Gatsby Benchmarks – We track our progress against the eight Gatsby Benchmarks using the Compass+ tool. This helps us identify strengths, address gaps, and plan strategically for improvement.
• Student Feedback – After key careers activities, we collect student voice through surveys and discussions to understand what’s working and what could be improved.
• Destination Data – We monitor student destinations for up to three years after they leave, to ensure they are progressing into sustained education, employment, or training.
• Employer and Staff Feedback – We gather input from visiting employers, staff, and external partners to assess the impact and relevance of our careers activities.