Key Stages:
- Years 5 & 6 (KS2) – Exploring the World of Work
- Years 7 & 8 (KS3) – Understanding Your Strengths & Interests
- Years 9-11 (KS4 & KS5) – Planning Your Future
Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of jobs and workplaces.
- Understand the importance of education, training, and qualifications.
- Develop self-awareness of their strengths, interests, and values.
- Research specific career paths and their requirements.
- Build essential employability skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Explore different post-16 options (GCSEs, BTECs, apprenticeships, etc.)
Teaching Strategies:
- Interactive activities like role-playing, quizzes, and career fairs.
- Guest speakers from various professions.
- Research projects and presentations.
- Visits to workplaces or career centers.
- Online resources and career exploration tools.
- Psychometric assessments to identify interests and aptitudes (Years 8+).
Year Breakdown:
Years 5 & 6 (KS2):
- Theme: Exploring the World of Work
- Activities:
- Interview family members about their jobs.
- Research different workplaces (e.g., hospitals, factories, shops).
- Create a “dream job” collage with required skills.
- Play career bingo with various job descriptions.
- Role-play different job scenarios.
Years 7 & 8 (KS3):
- Theme: Understanding Your Strengths & Interests
- Activities:
- Complete personality and skills quizzes.
- Research career clusters based on interests (e.g., STEM, arts, business).
- Interview professionals in their areas of interest.
- Debate the importance of different skills for various careers.
- Create a personal development plan focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
Years 9-11 (KS4):
- Theme: Planning Your Future
- Activities:
- Research specific career paths and entry requirements.
- Compare different post-16 options (GCSEs, BTECs, apprenticeships).
- Develop a CV and cover letter writing skills.
- Practice interview techniques through mock interviews.
- Research higher education options (universities, colleges).
- Attend careers fairs and college open days.
- Create a career action plan outlining future goals.
Assessment:
- Participation in class activities and discussions.
- Research project presentations and written reports.
- Psychometric assessments (optional).
- Drafts and final versions of CVs and cover letters.
- Performance in mock interviews.
Resources:
Careers Interviews:
Our students all receive targeted 1 to 1 careers advise from a well qualified careers advisor at least twice in Year 10 and twice in Year 11. In addition to this all Students in Year 11 will work with our Assistant Educational Psychologist to form a PATH, a summary of life goals that relate to independence and employment. These meetings help to support our students to identify the small steps they need to work towards these goals.
