Careers Programme
Year | Careers and Enterprise theme | PSHE content | |
7 | What jobs could I do?
‘You Choose’ Careers, different jobs, what key ‘qualities’ are required. Saving/borrowing. |
• about a broad range of careers and the abilities and qualities required for different careers
• how to challenge stereotypes, broaden their horizons and how to identify future career aspirations • about the link between values and career choices • how to identify personal strengths and areas for development • how to be enterprising, including skills of problem-solving, communication, teamwork, leadership, risk-management, and creativity • about equality of opportunity • how to improve study skills • basics of finance, difference between saving and borrowing |
Assemblies.
Form time activities. STEM/subject links. Eclips and iCould. Careers Week. |
8 | My Future
Creating a ‘Futures magazine’, exploring different careers, featuring role models, interviews, money advice |
• about equality of opportunity in life and work
• how to challenge stereotypes and discrimination in relation to work and pay • about employment, self-employment and voluntary work • how to set aspirational goals for future careers and challenge expectations that limit choices • role models – female/LGBTQ+ • Ex Fairfield High School students #madeatFairfield • How to share information to younger students |
Assemblies.
Form time activities. STEM/subject links. Eclips and iCould. Armed services STEM workshop. CIAEG interview by referral. Careers Week. |
9 | Setting goals
Learning strengths, career options, goal setting building on the GCSE options process, ‘Futures Game’ for pathways and impact. |
• skills for enterprise and employability
• how to give and act upon constructive feedback • how to manage their ‘personal brand’ online • habits and strategies to support progress • how to identify and access support for concerns relating to life • online • about transferable skills, abilities and interests • how to demonstrate strengths • about balancing work, leisure, exercise and sleep • how to make informed healthy eating choices • about different types of employment and career pathways • how to manage feelings relating to future employment • how to work towards aspirations and set meaningful, realistic goals for the future |
Assemblies.
Form time activities. STEM/subject links. Eclips and iCould. CIAEG appointments by referral (CLA, SEND). Options evening. Careers Evening. Careers Detective Event. Mock Trial. Careers Week. |
10 | Creating the best ‘future’
Money & Morals |
· how to effectively budget and evaluate savings options
· how to prevent and manage debt, including understanding credit rating and pay day lending · how thinking errors, e.g. gambler’s fallacy, can increase susceptibility to gambling · strategies for managing influences related to gambling, including · online · about the relationship between gambling and debt · about the law and illegal financial activities, including fraud and cybercrime · how to manage risk in relation to financial activities · how do we ‘use’ money, consider its impact on actions · how to evaluate strengths and interests in relation to career development · about opportunities in learning and work · strategies for overcoming challenges or adversity · about responsibilities in the workplace · how to maintain a positive personal presence online · how data is generated, collected and shared, and the influence of targeted advertising |
Assemblies.
Form time activities. STEM/subject links. Eclips and iCould. CIAEG appointments by referral (CLA, SEND). Careers Evening. University visit. Careers week. Three Colleges Visit. Business Enterprise. |
11 | Building for the future
Application processes, and skills for further education, employment and career progression |
• how to manage the judgement of others and challenge stereotyping
• how to balance ambition and unrealistic expectations • how to develop self-efficacy, including motivation, perseverance and resilience • how to maintain a healthy self-concept • about the nature, causes and effects of stress • stress management strategies, including maintaining healthy sleep habits • about positive and safe ways to create content online and the opportunities this offers • how to balance time online • how to use feedback constructively when planning for the future • how to set and achieve SMART targets • effective revision techniques and strategies • about options post-16 and career pathways • about application processes, including writing CVs, personal statements and interview technique • how to maximise employability, including managing online presence and taking opportunities to broaden experience • about rights, responsibilities and challenges in relation to working part-time whilst studying • how to manage work/life balance |
Assemblies.
Form time activities. STEM/subject links. Eclips and iCould. CIAEG appointments. Careers Evening. NCS. Hereford Sixth Form experience day. C.V. writing. Mock interviews. Careers week. Study Skills sessions. |