Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning

Careers Learning Journey

Careers Learning Journey

Year 7 & 8

  • Exploration of work-related themes through the delivery of curriculum
  • Assembly programme and visiting speakers
  • Identifying Skills & Interests
  • Roleplay of work-related activities linked to the development of literacy and numeracy skills

Year 9

  • Education, Health & Care Plan Transition Review
  • Working together with students and families to identify aspirations and goals for the future
  • Exploration of work-related themes through the delivery of curriculum
  • Assembly programme and visiting speakers
  • Identifying Skills & Interests
  • Roleplay of work-related activities linked to the development of literacy and numeracy skills
  • Joining with and observing older learners carrying out vocational activities

Year 10

  • Staff career stories
  • Identifying Skills & Interests
  • Functional Skills lessons understanding what jobs are for and introducing concepts of making money and budgeting where appropriate.
  • Lessons focused on understanding and writing CV’s, applying for jobs, interview practice and appropriate behaviour.
  • On site work related learning work experience
  • Visits to local shops to identify different jobs and roles

Year 11

  • On site work related learning work experience
  • First off site work experience placement in local business or charity.
  • Continued classroom and on-site work focusing on CV’s, applications, interviews and behaviour where appropriate.
  • Education, Health & Care Plan Transition Review
  • Working together with students and families to identify aspirations and goals for the future.
  • Supporting students with pupil voice around transition

Year 12

  • Vocational experience through participation in the multi strand school apprenticeship programme (Hospitality, Facilities Management, Learning Support, Administration)
  • Development of understanding on processes involved in searching for and finding a job. Including developing CV’s, interview techniques and applications, where appropriate
  • College Visits
  • Work experience placements within the local community

Year 13

  • Vocational experience through participation in the multi strand school apprenticeship programme (Hospitality, Facilities Management, Learning Support, Administration)
  • Development of understanding on processes involved in searching for and finding a job. Including developing CV’s, interview techniques and applications, where appropriate
  • College Visits
  • Work experience placements within the local community
  • Career Guidance
  • Opportunity to attend a jobs fair

Year 14

  • Vocational experience through participation in the multi strand school apprenticeship programme (Hospitality, Facilities Management, Learning Support, Administration)
  • Development of understanding on processes involved in searching for and finding a job. Including developing CV’s, interview techniques and applications, where appropriate
  • College Visits
  • Work experience placements within the local community
  • Career Guidance
  • Opportunity to attend a jobs fair

 

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