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Welcome to Adviza

Adviza is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity providing impartial Information, Advice and Guidance. We offer careers services and products to schools, academies and colleges, including special schools and independents. We have years of experience of working in partnership with schools to raise students’ aspirations and motivate them to achieve their full potential. Our professional careers advisers provide impartial, face-to-face careers guidance to support students at important times when key decisions need to be made.

“Good careers guidance can change lives; at its best it’s motivating, inspiring and focuses young people on achieving the best academic results they can. It’s most effective when delivered in a partnership where each partner understands and supports the role of the other. We work hard to establish strong partnerships with schools and are proud of our track record of delivering a flexible, bespoke service that meets the needs of schools and their students.

Our values as an organisation are strong, we are a charity and we put young people at the heart of everything we do; we are totally committed to making a positive difference for young people in order to give them the best chance of progressing successfully in learning and work. We look forward to working with you.”

Katharine Horler, Chief Executive

What is careers guidance? There are many sources of careers information and advice available to your students: on the internet, social media, in books, from friends, relatives, teachers and employers. Careers guidance helps students make sense of this information and advice. It is the in-depth support students need to think through their ideas, identify the right choices for them and the steps they need to take to realise their goals. Only those who are qualified to nationally agreed standards are recognised as professional careers guidance practitioners and eligible to be on the Register of Career Development Professionals. Our qualified careers advisers work collaboratively with schools, providing impartial, student-centred careers guidance using the best careers and labour market information available to improve outcomes for young people.

T: 0845 408 5002 E: [email protected]

www.adviza.org.uk Registered charity no. 1132201

“I have nothing but praise about your current team and previous team that engaged with us, their level of service, as well as their professionalism. In my estimation, the strength of Adviza’s work and reputation is in its genuine independence.”

Deputy Principal

Services to Schools & Colleges

Why should your school provide careers guidance?It complements the education, support and care you give to your students

We know that schools do not purely focus on the passing of exams and the achievement of qualifications. Your staff put a lot of time and effort into helping students develop into well-rounded adults able to cope in work and the wider world.

Adviza’s impartial guidance supports young people, not just to make the next choice, but to develop skills that allow them to continue making informed decisions throughout their ever-changing working lives.

Careers guidance leads to positive and sustainable destinations for your school

Research shows that young people who are uncertain or unrealistic about career ambitions are three times more likely to spend significant periods of time not in education, employment or training (NEET). (‘Careers guidance and inspiration in schools’, March 2015, Department for Education)

Careers guidance makes best use of the education your school gives to its students

Figures released by the Local Government Association show that 178,100 16-18 year olds failed to complete all or some of the post-16 qualifications they started in 2012/13, increasing their risk of becoming NEET. They estimate that the cost to the exchequer was approximately £814 million. (‘Achievement and retention in post 16 education’, February 2015, Local Government Association)

Careers guidance provides targeted support for students who may not meet their potential

The Sutton Trust manifesto sets out 10 policies that would underpin greater social mobility in Britain. One is to ‘provide every young person with an entitlement to good quality personalised education and careers guidance.’ (Mobility Manifesto, 2014, Sutton Trust)

It is your statutory duty The latest statutory guidance from the Department for Education, published in March 2015, sums up the requirements for all mainstream schools including SEN schools, pupil referral units, academies and free schools.

Key points include:

High quality independent careers guidance is crucial. In-house support must be combined with

advice and guidance from external sources to meet legal requirements

The duty on schools to secure independent careers guidance is extended to all year 8 to 13 pupils

Face-to-face advice and guidance should be provided to build confidence and motivation

It is included in Ofsted reportsOfsted has given careers guidance a higher priority since September 2013 and now judges a school’s leadership and management on how well they deliver advice and guidance.

This is emerging in Ofsted reports: In one county, between September and December 2014, 10 out of 11 schools received comments relating to their careers guidance provision.

The overall grading of some schools has been affected by inadequate careers provision for their students.

Examples have been cited of outstanding partnership work between careers providers and schools and how this was reflected in destination figures.



“Students benefit from high quality careers advice and guidance which helps them to prepare well for their future education, training or employment.”

Ofsted Report on an Adviza partner school


Why choose Adviza?

Your students will be well supported

Our careers advisers are experienced professionals - they hold the Level 6 QCF in guidance and are on the national Register of Career Development Professionals

“G has been a lot more confident in his abilities since starting the Adviza work. He is now able to talk about his skills

and positive qualities where before he really struggled with this.”

Learning Support Assistant

As a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, we have opportunities to bid for project funding to provide free additional resources for partner schools such as intensive programmes for vulnerable students

We work closely with employers, training providers and voluntary sector organisations and use local knowledge to help students make informed decisions about their next steps

““The quality of your action plans is particularly impressive

and provides students with a wealth of information to help them with their independent research.”

School Careers Guidance Manager

Your students won’t miss out on opportunities as we keep our partner schools updated with the latest labour market information and national developments in education, employment and training

“Keeping our young students informed and aware about the opportunities available is so important and your candour and enthusiasm can only have helped with regard to this issue.”

Head of Year 13

Our support doesn’t stop when your students leave school - we deliver IAG services on behalf of several local authorities and run the National Careers Service across five counties. We also sell career solutions direct to individuals

“It’s helped me think about my future a lot more and showed me how to achieve my goals.”

Young Person

We have a bursary scheme enabling us to offer additional services, such as psychometric tests, free to students in some localities who can’t afford to pay

We understand schools and their needs

We are the chosen provider for over 130 schools, academies and colleges, many of which have retained our services for several years

We hold the matrix standard for our information, advice and guidance so you are assured of a high quality service

Our service isn’t one size fits all – we work with you to design a flexible solution to fit the needs of your school and this will be regularly reviewed and changed if necessary

“..consistently professional, student centred and efficient, and best of all is flexible to our needs.

I would highly recommend it.”

PSHCE Coordinator

We provide a dedicated contract manager for your school as well as a careers adviser who works alongside your team, known to your staff and students

“(our adviser) is brilliant – great with the students and follows everything through really efficiently.”

IAG Manager

If your adviser is off ill for a while or leaves, our size means we can offer cover and a seamless service

“..the whole process has been highly effective from start to finish.”

Headteacher

Our offer for schools includes access to complimentary and discounted careers products to enhance your students’ learning. We have at times developed products and services specifically to meet partner schools’ needs.




Our menu of servicesWe offer a package of days which you can fill with any combination of our services to match delivery precisely to your needs.

Careers guidance One-to-one guidance interviews with action plan

Small common interest group interviews

Presentations or groupworks (eg, option choices, HE applications, apprenticeships)

Workshops involving careers software such as Kudos or Fast Tomato or products such as eCLIPs or Careers Planet

Psychometric testing followed by feedback and guidance

EmployabilityWork experience placements for your students

Workshops on employability skills including:

• CVs and application forms

• Interview skills

• Developing resilience

• Surviving in the workplace

• Preparing for work experience

Special needs (some support may be financed by the local authority)

Guidance to help students make choices to inform the Education, Health and Social Care plan

Attendance at reviews

Support for and during transition

Groupworks for SEN students with common issues to increase their employability skills

Targeted supportIntensive support for students with complex needs

Packages of sustained support dependent on need

Support for staffSupport towards obtaining Investor in Careers or Career Mark quality award

Workshops for teachers and careers coordinators

Level 4 Aim award for staff managing your careers provision

Organising careers fairs and events in your school

Advantage members’ area giving latest LMI

Support for parents and carers Attendance at parents and options evenings

Attendance at SEN reviews

Presentations and workshops for parents

Destinations measures Bespoke report on your student cohorts

Can’t find what you require on our menu?

Please contact our Careers Advice Manager

Carolyn Taylor to discuss your requirements

T: 07747 476811E: [email protected]




Resources to enhance your careers provision1 Careers Planet is a fun, space-themed

careers exploration game for Key Stage 2 & 3 pupils Introduces careers early Activities to use with whole classes and small groups Spans different ages and learning styles Pack contains everything you need to set up and run

£150* plus p&p Find out more at www.adviza.org.uk/careersplanet

2 eCLIPS is an online careers resource providing accurate and up-to-date information on over 1,400 jobs Written specially for young people by experienced careers authors Live-streamed LMI brings the world of work into the classroom Simple to use, no training required, no accounts to set up Trusted for over 25 years by teachers and careers professionals

£142.50* annual single site licence for partner schools buying over 30 days (£190* for non-partner schools) Go to www.eclips-online.co.uk for a free demo

3 Careerstime is a series of careers education lesson plans for Key Stage 3 & 4 Short lesson plans for your Tutortimes Lessontime plans for your 45-60 minute lessons Powerpoint show included with every lesson plan Provided as a convenient e-pack

£10* per lesson plan for partner schools (£15* for non-partner schools) £170* for series of 19 (schools buying 60 or more days from Adviza get 10 lesson plans free as part of their offer) (£260* for series for non-partner schools)

4 Aspiration, Resilience and Awareness KS3 & 4 is a careers learning curriculum for years 7-11 Written by a careers teacher and careers coordinator Easy to pick up and run Includes 2 DVDs for use with year 11 groupworks Available from Adviza at a discounted price

£290* for partner schools (£320* for non-partner schools)

*Plus VAT

5 Aspiration, Resilience and Awareness KS5 is a careers learning curriculum for post 16 Written for schools by the same team as the younger version Available from Adviza at a discounted price Includes memory stick containing materials and powerpoints

£240* for partner schools (£260* for non-partner schools)



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Support for your careers staff

QCF level 4 Aim certificate is a course for those managing or coordinating careers programmes in a learning environment.

Provides the skills and knowledge needed to plan, deliver and evaluate careers guidance Helps schools and colleges meet statutory and Ofsted requirements A 3 day taught programme, completed within 6 to 8 months Also available as an unaccredited option – email us for details: [email protected]

£840* Go to our website to learn more: www.adviza.org.uk/learning

Preparing for Ofsted package is a health check for schools to rate

themselves on a range of criteria. It includes: Self assessment tool Explanation and guidelines for the evidence needed Online surveys for parents and pupils to complete Action plan Half day consultation with an experienced adviser to help complete the action plan if needed

£350* (schools buying 60 or more days from Adviza can receive this as part of their offer). For further information please contact Carolyn Taylor: [email protected]

Investor in Careers package includes: Initial meeting with our consultant Comprehensive toolkit

Phone/online support Assessment at level 1 Support for level 2 & 3 assessments

Note: Schools need to complete stages 1, 2 & 3 to gain full award Total price: £1,500* for partner schools

£1,750* for non-partner schoolsFor further information please contact Carolyn Taylor: [email protected]

Support for your pupils The Traditional Morrisby Profile is the foremost psychometric diagnostic tool available. Recognised by the BPS, it measures abilities,

interests and personality. It can be booked by schools for groups of pupils (minimum 3). Suitable for those in the last term of year 10 upwards with average or above average ability. Package includes: Supervised 3 hour session of paper and pen tests Detailed report for each student including careers ideas One-to-one feedback including careers advice A level/degree course supplement

£99* per pupil or funded by our bursary

The Morrisby Online package is a shorter, IT based version measuring 3 abilities and interests. It can be booked by schools for

groups of pupils (minimum 3). Suitable for those in the last term of year 10 upwards with average or above average ability. Package includes: Supervised session of online tests Detailed report for each student including careers suggestions One-to-one feedback including careers advice

£70* per student or funded by our bursary

CARRUS is a 45 minute online test which measures

4 abilities plus 12 personality traits linked to employability. It can be done with individuals or groups. It is a standalone package which can be enhanced by guidance. Suitable for those in year 10 upwards. Package includes: Online test Coaching report

£15* per student as a standalone product (CARRUS is offered free to schools, funded by Barclays, until December 2015, subject to criteria)

Employability package:

a selection of activities/workshops which schools can choose from to enhance the employability prospects of their students. Designed for years 11-13.Prices vary depending on activities selected. Please contact [email protected] for activities and prices

Work Experience package:

for post 16 students to support them to organise and successfully complete their own relevant work experience/work shadowing placement. Price dependent on number of pupils. Contact [email protected] for details and prices

For further information on our products please contact our Careers Advice Manager

Carolyn TaylorT: 07747 476 811

E: [email protected]

1st April 2015




1st April 2015

Schools Offer 2015-16 Our Prices Day Rate (Careers Adviser) £220.00* 2015-16 Half Day Rate (Careers Adviser) £120.00*

Day Rate (Careers Education Development Consultant) £275.00* Half Day Rate (Careers Education Development Consultant) £145.00*

Please note - our minimum purchase is half a day. Where a school agrees a contract which runs beyond 31st August 2016, the current price of £220 per day will apply for the duration of that contract. * Plus VAT at the prevailing rate.

Delivery To maintain quality standards we set maximum numbers of interventions for our Standards Careers Advisers per day. These are set out below:

Full Day Half Day 1:1 guidance interviews 6 3 1:1 follow up/diagnostic interviews 8 4 Group activities 4 2

Please note - the above activities can be combined if required.

Schools Offer The Schools Offer overleaf starts from 1st September 2015 and supersedes previous offers.

Please contact your Contract Manager or Carolyn Taylor, Careers Advice Manager, if you require information on costs for other services (for example work experience or psychometric testing sessions).







1st April 2015

Schools Offer 2015-16

Service

All Schools purchasing

Services from Adviza

Schools purchasing 30+ days

from Adviza

Schools purchasing 60+

days from Adviza

Schools purchasing 90+

days from Adviza

Designated Contract Manager √ √ √ √

Access to the Advantage area of our website √ √ √ √

Access to free projects and services where we have obtained funding from other sources eg. Energise, Carrus

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Access for your pupils to our Online Careers Advice Forum staffed by QCF 6 qualified advisers (offered in partnership with Success at School)

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Results of evaluation and feedback activities reviewing our work in school √ √ √

Discounted rate on eCLIPS √ √ √

Access to discounts on a range of careers software √ √ √

Free access to Ofsted Health Check tool (updated to reflect 2015 Statutory Guidance)

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Free access to our Careers Education evaluation tool (developed to reflect 2015 Statutory Guidance)

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10 free Careerstime lesson plans of your choice √ √

Your choice of Careers Education Workbooks from the titles below (NB. workbooks are provided in electronic format for easy printing)

1 Workbook

3 Workbooks

entire set of Workbooks

From the start of the 2015-16 Academic Year the following Careers Education Workbooks will be available:

Options at 16/17+ (includes Parents’ Supplement) Options at 18+ (includes Parents’ Supplement) Introduction to Employability, Resilience and Grit Introduction to Personal Branding, Character and Confidence Beginning Careers Thinking (Y7/8)

All of the products above are available to be purchased separately if you are not eligible to access them for free. Any school which has a signed contract for the academic year 2015/16 in place by 1st July will receive a complimentary set of subject specific careers materials.

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