In July 2022 as part of our commitment to delivering high-quality careers education, Co-op Academy North Manchester was awarded ‘The Quality in Careers Standard’, this is the national quality award for careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) in secondary schools, colleges and work-based learning. 

The gathering of evidence and rigorous assessment day lead to proud results as the academy fully met all aspects of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. The Quality in Careers Standard concluded that:

Careers and raising aspirations are high on the agenda at Co-op Academy North Manchester and the Mission of the academy helps to embed this and promote a whole school responsibility. CEIAG is a key part of personal development in the Academy Annual Development Plan.

NEET figures and destination data show that pupils make secure transitions post 16, and that progress is maintained.

We as an academy are very committed to ensuring that our pupils are equipped with all that they need to go on to lead happy and successful lives, we are very proud that the external assessors recognised our holistic commitment to this through our CEIAG programme.