Statutory Information

The aim of Careers Advice and Guidance at Paignton Academy is to help every student be informed and aware of all of their different progression options as well as help them to recognise and develop their employability skills, career and job aspirations and be equipped and prepared as possible for when they leave school.

The school has a careers Policy and Careers Overview, both of which are reviewed annually. The Careers Overview shows all the activities undertaken throughout the academic year, including events and enrichment activities.

Please click below to find out what the Careers Department will deliver to each Year Group during the 2024/2025 Academic Year. 

Development Plans

Destination Data

Schools collect information on intended destinations and pass it on to local authorities, so that the local authorities can fulfill their requirement to ensure students have an education or training placement for the September after they finish Key Stage 4. This is recorded on the National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) for the Department for Education and for local authorities.

Paignton Academy Staffing Structure

StaffPosition
Mike Freeman                    Board Trustee with oversight of Careers Education
Laura Hay             Careers & Support Staff Lead
Hayley VereCareers  Education & Work Experience Officer
Katie Deane WRC Careers & Library Assistant
Sali Barter BRC Careers & Library Assistant

 

External Advisers

NamePosition 
Darren BakerCSW Guidance Adviser
James MurphyBusiness Enterprise Adviser
Jacqueline HobsonCareers and Enterprise Coordinator Torbay