Tuesday 19th May: 18:00-19:00 Year 6 Parents Information Evening
For all parents of students starting at King James I Academy in September 2026
Half Term Revision
Tuesday 26th: Geography 10-12pm CPN, History 10-12pm APA, Statistics 12:30-2:30pm RGR/RG
Wednesday 27th: English 9-11am DLE/MSD
Thursday 28th: Higher Maths 10-12pm RGR/RG, Foundation Maths 12:30-2:30pm ACU/RGR
Friday 29th: Science 10-12pm PMA/DHO/RBN Spanish/ French 12:30-2:30 JS/JTU
The Careers Team at King James I Academy works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality, inclusive careers programme that supports all students to make informed decisions about their future pathways. The team provides strategic leadership, impartial guidance and targeted support to ensure careers education is embedded across the curriculum and aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance.
Careers provision includes personalised guidance, structured support for post-16 and post-18 transitions, aspiration-raising interventions, and specialist support for students with SEND and those requiring additional guidance. Strong links with PSHE, safeguarding, sixth form provision and higher education pathways ensure a coherent and progressive approach.
Through close collaboration, the Careers Team ensures all students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress successfully into education, employment or training.
Lucy Mulryan – Careers Lead, Associate Assistant Headteacher, Personal Development
Anne Goddard – Careers Advisor
Gail Nicholson – Head of Sixth Form
Kim O’Connor – Aim Higher Mentor
Christan Butters – KS3 Aim Higher Mentor
Charley Armstrong – UCAS Coordinator
Mhairi Barnfield – Director of Learning PSHE and Safeguarding Lead
Claire Wall – SENCO