Careers education

Careers education

At Dixons Fazakerley Academy, careers education is a core part of ensuring all students are well prepared for their future.

Our careers programme supports all students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about their next steps. We aim to create an aspirational culture, challenge stereotypes and ensure every student understands the full range of pathways available, including academic, technical and apprenticeship routes.

Our careers programme  

Students access a structured and progressive careers programme from Year 7 onwards. This includes:  

• Careers learning through the curriculum  

• Dedicated careers sessions, assemblies and events  

• Encounters with employers and workplaces  

• Information about further education, higher education and apprenticeships  

• Access to impartial careers guidance at key transition points  

Our programme is aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks and is designed to support all students, including those with SEND and those at risk of becoming NEET, to achieve positive and sustained destinations. Please see our academy Careers Programme for more details.  

We regularly review and evaluate our careers programme to ensure it is effective, inclusive and meets the needs of our students. This includes feedback from students, parents and staff, alongside destination data and national benchmarking tools.  

Contact our careers lead

For further information about careers provision at our academy, please contact:  

• Careers lead: Charlotte Blythe

• Email: cblythe@dixonsat.com

• Phone: 0151 332 6790

Provider Access

Dixons Fazakerley Academy welcomes requests from colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeship providers, universities and training providers wishing to speak to students about future pathways. Providers should contact our careers lead (see above). Further information can be found in the Trust CEIAG Policy.

Destinations of our students

Last year our year 11 students moved to a range of providers, including Hugh Baird College, Carmel College, Knowsley Community College and the City of Liverpool College.

You can find our trust careers policy ('CEIAG Careers') on the policies page of our trust website: Dixons Academies Trust | Policies