PCA Guidance Overview |
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In recognition of the ‘NGCE A Whole School Guidance Framework 2017’ the Presentation College guidance programme employs a continuum of support model for the whole school guidance program.
In applying the continuum, the whole school guidance programme aims to meet the needs of students along a continuum, from a whole school approach to group and individualised approaches. With respect to guidance, this continuum model is applied as follows: Guidance For All – provided to all students to support personal & social, educational, and career development, and students making transitions (incoming first years, junior cycle to senior cycle and from senior cycle into apprenticeships, FET, HE and employment). The guidance counsellors as the specialists have a key role to play in coordinating the planning and delivery of the whole school guidance programme and in the provision of guidance to students. A whole school approach is employed in delivering the learning and teaching activities of the school guidance programme which include; career education programmes, SPHE and Wellbeing in Junior Cycle, guidance modules rotated into the SPHE programmes and work experience/placement provided as part of senior cycle programmes (TY, LCA and LCVP). |
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Guidance For Some – where guidance is provided to specific groups of students to support personal & social, educational and career development
and transition making. Such groups of students typically include, for example, students in senior cycle, especially Leaving Cert year, who benefit
from group and one-to-one guidance counselling to support educational and career decision making, and students who are making transitions. Transition points include, primary school into first year of Presentation College, junior cycle to senior cycle, and school to higher/further education and training, apprenticeships and employment. Some students require additional and more intensive support in making transitions. Group/one-to-one guidance counselling is provided utilising the expertise of specialist school staff, such as the guidance counsellors working in collaboration with the care team, SPHE teacher, year heads, academic monitors and the school Chaplain as required.
and transition making. Such groups of students typically include, for example, students in senior cycle, especially Leaving Cert year, who benefit
from group and one-to-one guidance counselling to support educational and career decision making, and students who are making transitions. Transition points include, primary school into first year of Presentation College, junior cycle to senior cycle, and school to higher/further education and training, apprenticeships and employment. Some students require additional and more intensive support in making transitions. Group/one-to-one guidance counselling is provided utilising the expertise of specialist school staff, such as the guidance counsellors working in collaboration with the care team, SPHE teacher, year heads, academic monitors and the school Chaplain as required.
Guidance For A Few – From time to time, students may require support in meeting their developmental needs and when they experience personal
crises. Some students may also require more intensive support as they make transitions (including transitions for Early School Leavers (ESL) and to
education centres such as Youthreach) and important decisions during their time in Presentation College. This support is provided utilising the expertise of specialised school staff within Presentation College with the necessary knowledge, skills and competences to respond to the needs of these students and involves the guidance counsellors, and other school staff who have been trained in meeting the needs of vulnerable students and those who may have additional needs. In the event where a student requires more intensive support, referral to external agencies and supports are
employed. In the event of a protracted referral the guidance counsellor/staff member provides continued support to the student.
crises. Some students may also require more intensive support as they make transitions (including transitions for Early School Leavers (ESL) and to
education centres such as Youthreach) and important decisions during their time in Presentation College. This support is provided utilising the expertise of specialised school staff within Presentation College with the necessary knowledge, skills and competences to respond to the needs of these students and involves the guidance counsellors, and other school staff who have been trained in meeting the needs of vulnerable students and those who may have additional needs. In the event where a student requires more intensive support, referral to external agencies and supports are
employed. In the event of a protracted referral the guidance counsellor/staff member provides continued support to the student.
Abilities, Aptitudes Assessment and Guidance Programs in Presentation College
1st and 2nd Year Assessment Tools
All 1st Years take the CAT4 Cognitive Abilities Test allowing the Guidance Department to assess their abilities and academic potential.
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All 1st Year and 2nd Year Students take the Pupil Attitude to Self and School survey. The results of the survey provide insight into possible hidden barriers to learning for each individual student.
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5 Minute Guidance in PCA Summary
1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Guidance in the Classroom
Presentation College deliver Careers Guidance to Junior Cycle students via a suite of innovative and integrated on-line incremental Junior Cycle Guidance Related Learning and Teaching Resources developed by NCGE and CareersPortal.ie.
Transition, 5th and 6th Year
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All Senior Cycle students participate in the Careersportal.ie REACH Program
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Transition Year Students follow the euro-quest.ie Program in Term 3
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Educational and Vocational Guidance
In the ClassroomStudents of all year groups receive Career
Guidance via Careers modules taught as part of the SPHE Programmes in collaboration with the Wellbeing Team. |
Around the SchoolStudents attend the annual Colleges and Careers Information days held in Presentation College in Autumn and Spring.
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1 To 1All students can avail of 1 to 1 apppointments with their Guidance Counsellor to discuss subject choices or personal issues as required.
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View our Data Protection Related Policies
| PCA Data Protection Policy 2017 |
| Careers and Guidance Assessment Instruments Policy 2021 |
| PCA Confidentiality Policy May 2021 |
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Tel: 091 844144
office@presathenry.ie Roll No: 62870G |