Endeavour Academy Career Lead

Raul Corrales-Pevida

Contact details 

Telephone number: 01865 767 766 

Email address: Raul.Corrales@macintyreacademies.org

Preparing our learners for adulthood and the world of work

At Endeavour Academy careers and work-related learning is an important part of preparing learners for adulthood, in line with the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes in the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Our approach is completely individualised and adapted to each learner's strengths, interests and developmental stage.

We recognise that 'work experience' may look different for our learners than in other settings. Our aim is to provide meaningful, personalised experiences of the world of work, helping learners to develop communication, independence and confidence in ways that are achievable and relevant to them.

Our careers programme follows the expectations of the updated 2025 DfE Careers Guidance and the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Careers education, information, advice and guidance at Endeavour Academy can also be explained through reading our policy which can be found in the 'Essential Information' section, Endeavour Careers Policy Statement here.

Work-related learning and supported work experience

Learners have opportunities to take part in internal and external work-related activities across our World of Work pathways.  These provide realistic and meaningful experiences of the world of work for our young people.

 Internal work experience may include:

• Printing, shredding and laminating with our Admin staff
• Horticulture and gardening in our vegetable garden
• Preparing and serving food in our Hexagon Hub
• Helping the Facilities team lay bark on the paths in our sensory garden

These activities build early vocational skills within familiar and structured environments, supported by familiar school staff.

External supported work experience currently includes:

• Animal care at Vana Farm
• Horticulture tasks at Farmability
• Cleaning tasks at The Leonardo Hotel

These experiences help learners understand real-life environments, routines and expectations while building confidence in the wider community.

Learners take part in supported encounters with trusted community visitors — including emergency services, local employers and partner organisations — to help them explore the world of work safely and meaningfully. These encounters are personalised and adapted to each learner’s developmental stage.

World of Work Careers Pathways

On joining Endeavour Academy all learners engage in tasks across all our World of Work pathways - Animal Care, Catering, Facilities, Horticulture, Hospitality, Leisure and Office. This gives them the opportunity to experience and understand the tasks involved. 

Pathways are then chosen collaboratively with learners, families and staff, and may be adapted to meet individual needs - reflecting the flexible approach described in our Careers Statement.

Pathways offer structured opportunities to develop:

• early vocational and practical skills
• communication and social interaction
• independence and problem‑solving
• resilience, responsibility and teamwork
• confidence in new or unfamiliar environments

Measuring the impact of the Careers Curriculum  

We assess and develop our careers provision using the Compass Plus evaluation tool, regularly reviewing progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks.

The impact of our programme is monitored through:

• Endeavour's Careers Plan which tracks progress in relation to this year's priorities and the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. 

• Individual learner's Learning Targets and EHCP Outcomes.

• ongoing observations of communication, independence and engagement.

• Progress towards the individual student pathways is reviewed annually as part of their Learning Journey.  

• Learners' destination date, helping us evaluate how effectively we prepare them for appropriate next steps.

The provider access statement can be found in the “Essential Information” section here.

Colleges and training providers can have access to students to discuss non-academic routes available to them (Baker Clause).