Malet Lambert first school in the country to meet new employability standard

Malet Lambert has become the first school in the country to become accredited with the Institute of Education Business Excellence's Business Read, the new employability standard for schools following their success of gaining the Enterprise in Education Standard last year ( The first secondary school to do so in Humberside)

With more than one million 16-24 year-olds out of work, the provision of high quality employability learning for all young people has never been more important. When properly embedded across the curriculum, it helps provide them with a greater opportunity for successful transition from education to employment. Being Business Ready means schools relationships with businesses can have greater impact on young people's learning and employability, making this transition as smooth and effective as possible in preparing students for the next stage of their education or training.

In securing the award, the school was praised by the assessment team for its 'strategic approach to employability', with strong leadership by the governing body and Headteacher. This approach, according to the assessor combined with a 'meticulous approach to planning and delivery', ensured a wide range of activities and events with as many students as possible could be undertaken.

Speaking about their success, Jane Disbrey, Headteacher said:

'Students at our school have access to a team of outstanding teachers, and social and economic networks which put them face to face with their employers of the future. Being Business Ready™ will enable us to ensure we provide an excellent standard for preparing students for the world of work and developing those vital employability skills. And of course, we're absolutely delighted to be the first school to achieve this important award.'

Stephen Logan Business Champion


'At Malet Lambert School we are committed to employability, enterprise education and global careers ambitions for all our learners. Having students better prepared for the world of work is a necessary part of being a good school. We are extremely excited about the potential of this quality standard and how it can benefit our pupils, giving them a great opportunity to broaden their horizons and experiences with businesses'.

In congratulating Malet Lambert on their success, Dr Matthew Chiles, IEBE's Director said:

'Developing young people's employability is one of the most important economic and educational challenges facing the country. Being Business Ready™ means Malet Lambert School is serious about responding to that challenge and providing its students with the highest quality opportunities and experiences.'


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