Evaluation and Impact

Thomas Keble School measures & assesses the impact of the careers programme in many ways. 

• We use the ‘Compass+ evaluation tool’ to assess ongoing progress in relation to the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, which we fully meet. You can view our Compass+ report here: https://compass.careersandenterprise.co.uk/shared/WkyQHFDkYLcMgS4koUW5Z73ChkWoJ1DM 

• Part of 'Compass+' includes future planning to ensure our upcoming plans meet the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.

• The ‘Careers Plan' is reviewed annually, however there are fortnightly review meetings between the Careers Leader and SMT Link Manager responsible for careers, and between the Careers Leader, Careers Advisor and Careers Administrator.

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The following steps are in place to evaluate the effectiveness of its careers programme each year.

The evaluation cycle involves:

1. Review of the objectives of the programme with a focus on outcomes for learners & assessing if the objectives have been met

2. Focus on the delivery of the programme and evidence of impact on pupils

3. Using feedback to adapting the programme to continuously improve it so it meets the objectives

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The evaluation also involves looking at a range of evidence such as:

• attainment

• progress

• options pathways

• destinations data

• feedback from students e.g. their understanding of different careers and pathways

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Feedback from other stakeholders includes:

• parents/carers

• students

• teachers and school staff

• governors

• employers and education providers