Careers education

At Dixons Allerton Academy, careers education is a core part of ensuring all students are well prepared for their future.

Our careers programme supports all students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about their next steps. We aim to create an aspirational culture, challenge stereotypes and ensure every student understands the full range of pathways available, including academic, technical and apprenticeship routes.

Our careers programme  

Students access a structured and progressive careers programme from Year 7 onwards. This includes:  

• Careers learning through the curriculum  

• Dedicated careers sessions, assemblies and events  

• Encounters with employers and workplaces  

• Information about further education, higher education and apprenticeships  

• Access to impartial careers guidance at key transition points  

Our programme is aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and is designed to support all students, including those with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET, to achieve positive and sustained destinations. Please see our academy Careers Programme for more details.  

We regularly review and evaluate our careers programme to ensure it is effective, inclusive and meets the needs of our students. This includes feedback from students, parents and staff, alongside destination data and national benchmarking tools.  

Contact our careers lead

For further information about careers provision at our academy, please contact:  

• Careers lead: Mrs H Blackman

• Email: hblackman@dixonsaa.com 

• Phone: 01274 089890

Useful resources for students   

• Unifrog: explore careers, compare pathways (A levels, apprenticeships, university) and build a personal progression plan  

• National Careers Service: up-to-date job profiles, skills information and careers quizzes  

• BBC Bitesize Careers: clear, student-friendly guidance on options and next steps 

• Apprenticeships (GOV.UK): search and apply for live apprenticeship opportunities  

• UCAS: information on university courses, applications and higher education pathways  

Useful resources for parents and carers  

• Unifrog (parent access): support young people with researching options and making informed decisions 

• National Careers Service: impartial advice to help support conversations about future pathways  

• Amazing Apprenticeships: guidance on apprenticeships, pathways and employer opportunities  

• UCAS parents’ guide: clear explanations of university routes, finance and applications 

You can find our trust careers policy here.

Unifrog video for parents:

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Unifrog is a complete destinations platform that allows scholars to search for opportunities and make applications for their next steps. Click the image below to login to Unifrog.

For more information on how to sign up to use Unifrog please download the user guide below and for instructions on the range of activities to complete please download the instruction guide.
 

Please click on the linked images below to find out how to use Unifrog.