Careers Programme by Year Group

Year group

Provision

Gatsby Bench- mark

Impact

All year groups

Tutor Time Takeover:

  • Labour Market Information quizzes
  • A range of skills and self-development

Stereotyping and protected characteristics

 

Careers in the Curriculum: Careers in lessons linked to subjects and topics.

 

Skills days: Opportunity for students to identify the skills they use in everyday life from home to classroom learning.

 

Empowering Equality – celebrating Int Women’s Day & challenging stereotypes.

2, 3, 4

  • Fosters deeper learning of the workplace.
  • Increase self-awareness.
  • Shows relevance to curriculum topics and subject learning through careers in the curriculum.

7

PSHE lessons:

  1. Introduction to careers
  2. Self-Development and careers management part 1
  3. The range of careers in the labour market

 

Pathways Fair:

  • Demonstrations from a range of technical providers and employers (apprenticeships)

 

 

 

 

2, 3, 4, 5, 7

By the end of Y7, students will be able to identify their key strengths and qualities, begin to make links between curriculum subjects and careers and have begun to develop awareness of the changing job market and made a career action plan.

They will begin to explore the world of work through careers in the curriculum, pathways fair, STEM Day and PSHE

This exposure the careers, skills and self-awareness will support their exploration linking their strengths to careers of interest.

8

PSHE lessons:

  1. Self-Development and careers management part 2
  2. Green Careers
  3. 4th Industrial Revolution: Technology and the ever-changing labour market

 

Pathways Fair: Demonstrations from a range of technical providers and employers (apprenticeships)

 

Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

  • Bath College: Gain an understanding of what a college is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2, 3, 4, 5, 7

 

 

At the end of Y8 will be able to reflection on their development and think about the development opportunities available to them for the year (careers action plan)

Students will be advancing their skills in an enterprise project, learn about green careers and how the labour marketing is changing in terms of technology and skills needed.

Students will begin to learn about the opportunities available to them after secondary which will help answer their curiosity of the world of careers, education and training.

9

PSHE lessons:

  1. Pathways to Employment: learning about education and training pathways.
  2. Employment rights (basic rights & protected characteristics)
  3. Recruitment Process and work experience

 

Choosing GCSE options

  • GCSE options evening

 

Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

  • Creative College or/and apprenticeship provider.

Careers Guidance Meeting: 1:1/group careers appointment for those who require support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

At the end of Y9, students will understand how best to make decisions for career choices and make the best possible selection of GCSE subjects. They will have met and had the opportunity to discuss career choices with employers and career advisors. They will have some understanding of the importance of being broadminded in considering future job roles.

10

Trips- for students who require support.

  • College visit
  • Apprenticeship and job fair

PSHE lessons:

  1. Skills for the workplace, learning to use the STAR method, reflection and evaluation.
  2. CVs and cover letters
  3. Interview Skills Part 1
  4.  

Careers Guidance Meeting: 1:1/group careers appointment

 

Study Skills Evening to launch Work Experience in October: Work Experience Week

  • 3-day placement (offsite)
  • Prepare and apply for a mock job with BANES local authority, prepare for a mock interview with an employer on school site.

 

ICE (Informal Careers Event): opportunity to meet employers and education and training providers.

 

Careers Advisor available at Parents' Evenings

 

Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

  • City of Bristol College
  • Additional providers invited in to support exploration of next steps.

Post 16 options Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the end of Y10, students will have a greater understanding of the world of work, especially through their work experience placement.

They will have met with several employers, and apprenticeship provides and trainers and will be able to begin thinking about employability, which careers appeal to them and to set realistic future goals. They will be given help to write a CV and know how they are protected by the law at work.

 

They will have had the opportunity to visit the apprenticeship fair and have met with several employers at the careers event.

 

Preparation for life: students will apply the skills learnt in PSHE, to apply for work experience, apply for a mock job, and take part in a mock interview.

11

Trips- for students who require support.

  • College visit
  • Apprenticeship and job fair

ICE (Informal Careers Event)

Careers Advisor available at Parents' Evenings

 

PSHE lessons:

  1. Post 16 choices
  2. Networking, online opportunities and online reputation
  3. Interview skills

 

Careers appointment: 1:1/group career appointment and application support

 

Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

  • BANES
  • Additional providers invited in to support exploration of next steps.

 

 

2,3,4,5,7,8

By Y11, they have the tools and skills for self-development, careers management and decision making.

Now fully prepared and confident, Y11 should now be able to make more informed decisions with regards to their next steps.

They know who can support them make applications and attend Post 16 events/trips.

12

Trip to Bath Spa University for students interested in business or teaching courses

Bath University Study Skills Day

FutureFirst (alumni organisation) - Choices boost workshops

Access to Bath Bristol widening participation scheme

Assemblies/visiting speakers workshops and assemblies

ICE (Informal Careers Event)

Careers Advisor available at Parents' Evenings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

By the end of year 12, students will have met with a number of employers at the Careers event.

They will be aware of courses at university and the application process.

They will have help writing a personal statement and applying to UCAS

13

Trip to Bath  College

ICE (Informal Careers Event)

FutureFirst (alumni organisation) - Choices boost workshops

Unifrog

Careers Advisor available at Parents' Evenings

2,3,4,5,6,7,8

 
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