Outwood Academy Shafton achieves the national Quality in Careers Standard
We are pleased to announce Outwood Academy Shafton have achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard delivered by Ixion, part of Shaw Trust.
Outwood Academy is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. They currently sponsor over 40 schools in the North of England.
“We strongly believe in meeting every student’s needs so that they have the skills and abilities to reach their future goals and aspirations.”
– Laura Kaye, Careers Lead at Outwood Academy Shafton
Laura Kaye, Careers Lead at Outwood Academy Shafton said:
“We are thrilled to have achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard. At Outwood Academy Shafton, we recognise the important role school plays in helping students develop their knowledge, skills and experience so they can go out into the world and achieve personal success. This standard has provided a flexible framework that enabled us to audit our work on careers and ensure our students are receiving advice, practical support and experience so they are prepared for the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment or training. We strongly believe in meeting every student’s needs so that they have the skills and abilities to reach their future goals and aspirations.”
Michele Squire, Careers Education Strategic Manager said:
“I was delighted to award Outwood Academy Shafton the national Quality in Careers Standard under licence to Ixion, part of Shaw Trust. The academy demonstrated that they had made significant developments in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to enable them to achieve this award and it was evident in the final assessment that the school provides excellent CEIAG to its students.”
About the national Quality in Careers Standard
The national Quality in Careers Standard awarded by Ixion, part of Shaw Trust is designed to accredit good practice and encourage development in CEIAG for schools, academies, colleges, special schools, and smaller units.
For further information click on the link below or contact Michele Squire, Careers Education Strategic Manager on 07342 062779 or michele.squire@ixionholdings.com.