| Recognising outstanding careers programmes in any education setting for clients of any age, including primary, secondary and special schools, PRUs, colleges and sixth-forms, universities and training providers. The award recognises programmes that achieve an impact for clients in any area of career development, from careers education including work-based learning, to information, advice and guidance programmes. | Award sponsored by  |
Challney High School for Girls Challney High School for Girls offers an innovative careers programme for learners aged 11-16. Their provision raises aspirations and creates opportunities for students to pursue and explore their interests. The provision is led by Shana Iqbal, whose commitment to EDI and providing a targeted offer to disadvantaged students is evident in the development and implementation of the provision- with targeted offers for SEND, PP, LAC & SEMH students. The provision is underpinned by the schools mission statement, “Developing influential women of the future” and Mrs Iqbal champions this in all she does at Challney Girls. |
Harrison College Changing labels, breaking stereotypes and changing lives. The focus on careers, education and business partnerships is vital and we place emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration. Harrison College puts young people at the centre of Doncaster’s regenerative economy by delivering a skills based, employer led curriculum incorporating internships into the study programme. Whilst delivering the study programme, we also inspire action in organisations by providing tools so that they can authentically recruit and support neurodivergent individuals. By working in collaboration with Harrison College, businesses are a catalyst for change fostering genuine inclusion and diversity with a lasting impact on their workforce. |
Ideas4Careers for 'Aspiring Careers Ashfield' Ideas4Careers, a career guidance company, collaborates with Ashfield District Council to deliver the Aspiring Careers Ashfield project. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this project aims to shape the futures of young people in Ashfield, a former mining village with high deprivation. Working with six secondary schools, including one SEND school, and three primary schools, the initiative raises awareness about diverse, high-quality local career opportunities. It inspires and informs young people, parents and teachers through events, facilitating long-lasting partnerships with local business leaders to discuss emerging sectors and in-demand skills. |