Careers Information

CEIAG Programme 2021 – 2022

• Year 7

  Learning Aims	Activity	Delivered by	Term	Gatsby Benchmark/CDI
  Pupils will increase their understanding about why early career development is important and be encouraged to look forward positively to actively engaging in it	Talentino Career development programme Modules 1-4 1.     Introduction to Early Career Development Programme 2.     Early Career Exploration Card Pack 3.     Early Career Influences 4.     Noodling	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	Throughout the year	1,3,4
  Pupils will learn about a particular job role and the skills, qualities and qualifications required for work	Employer Encounter	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Summer	3,4,5
  Develop knowledge of various careers linked to curriculum subjects Develop and identify employability skills gained through curriculum subjects	Careers in the Curriculum Success at Schools	Curriculum teachers/tutors	Ongoing	1,4
  Career Exploration	Personal Careers Guidance	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Ongoing when required / off timetable	3,8
  Development of entrepreneurial and transferable skills for work	Enterprise Projects 100 Christmas Tree Enterprise Project Bee Keeping	Various	Autumn November-December	1,3,4,5,6
  Employer encounters and hands on interactive experiences with STEM Careers	Careers Fairs/Shows What Career Live The Big Bang The Skills Show	Big Bang offsite supported by school staff	Summer July	1,5
  Planning for the future Raising aspirations	Career Planning Assembly	Career Connect		1,7

• Year 8

  Learning Aims	Activity	Delivered by	Term	Gatsby Benchmark/CDI
  Pupils will create a profile which shows their career interests and forms the basis of their career planning	Talentino Career development programme Module 1-3 1.     Create your CICO Lite Profile 2.     Understanding your CICO profile 3.     Considering your GCSE’s	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	Throughout the year	1,3,4
  Planning for the future Raising aspirations	Career Planning Assembly	Career Connect		1,7
  Pupils will learn about a particular job role and the skills, qualities and qualifications required for work	Employer Encounter	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Summer	3,4,5
  Skills awareness & Development	Skills for Success Programme	Career Connect
  Develop knowledge of various careers linked to curriculum subjects Develop and identify employability skills gained through curriculum subjects	Careers in the Curriculum Success at Schools	Curriculum teachers/tutors	Ongoing	1,4
  Career Exploration	Personal Careers Guidance	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Ongoing when required / off timetable	3,8
  Development of entrepreneurial and transferable skills for work	Enterprise Projects 100 Christmas Tree Enterprise Project Bee Keeping	Various	Autumn November-December	1,3,4,5,6
  Employer encounters and hands on interactive experiences with STEM Careers	Careers Fairs/Shows What Career Live The Big Bang The Skills Show	Big Bang offsite supported by school staff	Summer July	1,5

• Year 9

  Learning Aims	Activity	Delivered by	Term	Gatsby Benchmark/CDI
  Pupils will decide on their GCSE options and develop a profile which shows their career interests, building on their career planning	Talentino Career Development Programme Module 1-3 1.     Considering your GCSE options 2.     Exploring Career Families 3.     Career Development Action Plan and deciding on your GCSE options	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	Throughout the year	1,3, 4
  Planning for the future Raising aspirations	Career Planning Assembly	Career Connect		1,7
  Understanding GCSEs and Options Decision Making	Option Choices & Decision making	Career Connect
  Develop knowledge of various careers linked to curriculum subjects Develop and identify employability skills gained through curriculum subjects	Careers in the Curriculum Success at Schools	Curriculum teachers/tutors	Ongoing	1,4
  Introduction and understanding of the Start career website and how to log in and complete assessments	START Profile	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session Computer Suite	TBC	1,3
  Career Exploration	Personal Careers Guidance / Annual Review	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Ongoing when required / off timetable	3, 8
  Pupils understand what skills are important for the workplace Employer encounter	Work related Learning & Enterprise challenge with Employers (Local Labour Markets)	Career Connect		1,5
  Development of entrepreneurial and transferable skills for work	Enterprise Projects 100 Christmas Tree Enterprise Project Bee Keeping	Various	Autumn November-December	1,3,4,5,6
  Employer encounters and hands on interactive experiences with STEM Careers	Careers Fairs/Shows What Career Live The Big Bang The Skills Show	Big Bang offsite supported by school staff	Summer July	1,5
  Encounter with Further education and Higher education	Guest speakers into school from universities and local colleges	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham	Spring	7

• Year 10

  Learning Aims	Activity	Delivered by	Term	Gatsby Benchmark/CDI
  Pupils will have explored different post-school career options, including alternative pathways, discussed options with parents/carers and tutors, Understand the key skills which increase their employability	Talentino Career Development Programme Module 1-3 1.     Exploring Career Options 2.     Planning discussions 3.     Employability Skills	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	Throughout the year	1,3,4
  Pupils will learn about a particular job role and the skills, qualities and qualifications required for work	Employer Encounter	CareerConnect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	TBC	3,4,5
  Raise awareness of LMI / Local Job Market and growth sectors	Jobs 4 Tomorrow	Career Connect		1,3
  Introduction and understanding of the Start career website and how to log in and complete assessments	START Profile	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session Computer Suite	TBC	1,3
  Career Exploration and Transition options linked to EHCP	Careers Guidance Interview	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Spring Ongoing when required / off timetable	3,8
  Raising Aspiration and awareness of opportunities	Post 16 Options and Planning for Success Assembly	Career Connect		1,7
  Pupils gain a better understanding of what skills and qualities employers require and consider any implications for their career plan	1 week work Experience Programme	Off site	Summer	6
  Pupils understand how to find and apply for traineeships and apprenticeships and the pros and cons of this route.	Amazing Apprenticeships session	ASK Service	Autumn	7
  Develop knowledge of various careers linked to curriculum subjects Develop and identify employability skills gained through curriculum subjects	Careers in the Curriculum Success at Schools	Curriculum teachers/tutors	Ongoing	1,5
  Pupils understand HE Options	University for all session – Shaping Futures Plus, campus visits	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	TBC	7
  Understanding of the workplace environment Development of vocational work based skills	Engagement Programme Vocational Skills based training	Vocational placement/Skills base	Ongoing	3,4, 5,7
  Employer encounters and hands on interactive experiences with STEM Careers	Careers Fairs/Shows What Career Live The Big Bang The Skills Show	Big Bang offsite supported by school staff	Summer July	1,5
  Encounter with Further education and Higher education	Guest speakers into school from Universities and local colleges.  Visits to local colleges and training providers	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham	Spring	7
  Development of entrepreneurial and transferable skills for work	Enterprise Projects 100 Christmas Tree Enterprise Project Bee Keeping	Various	Autumn November-December	1,3,4,5,6
  Linking curriculum to careers	Subject Specific Careers Activity	Career Connect		4
  Parental support	Parents evening careers support	Career Connect		2,8

• Year 11

  Learning Aims	Activity	Delivered by	Term	Gatsby Benchmark/CDI
  Pupils will have explored different post-school career options, including alternative pathways, discussed options with parents/carers and tutors, Understand the communication skills when interacting with employers, explore their ability to build a network	Talentino Career Development Programme Module 1-4 1.     Thinking of the Future 2.     Personal Branding 3.     Networking 4.     Action Planning	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session	Ongoing	1,3,4
  Understanding options including: Further Education, College, Sixth Form College, Vocational Training, Traineeships & Apprenticeships and supported Internships	Investigating Post 16 Choices – Assembly	Career Connect	Autumn	7
  Raising Aspirations	Motivation & Goal Setting Assembly	Career Connect		1,2,3
  Introduction and understanding of the Start career website and how to log in and complete assessments	START Profile	Form Teacher/Tutor during career session Computer Suite	TBC	1,3
  Pupils and parents understand the post 16 options	School Leaver Booklet	Printed and electronic link to website	Autumn	2,7
  Career Exploration and Transition options linked to EHCP	Careers Guidance Interview – Career Connect EHCP/Transition reviews	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Spring Ongoing when required / off timetable	3, 8
  Supporting Transition	Career Clinic – Support with Applications / Finding and applying for apprenticeships	Career Connect
  Pupils will learn about a particular job role and the skills, qualities and qualifications required for work	Employer Encounter – stereotype challenging	Career Connect/Lisa Kirkham Careers Advisor	Ongoing	3,4,5
  Pupils understand how to find and apply for traineeships and apprenticeships and the pros and cons of this route.	Understanding Apprenticeships	ASK Service	Autumn	7
  Build on understanding of post 16 options Familiarise with new environment Transition confidence	FE College visits / open days / interviews / transition days	Career Connect	Ongoing	7
  Develop knowledge of various careers linked to curriculum subjects Develop and identify employability skills gained through curriculum subjects	Careers in the Curriculum Success at Schools	Curriculum teachers/tutors	Ongoing	1,4
  Linking curriculum to careers	Subject Specific Careers Activity	Career Connect		4
  Finding employment / CV	DWP Job Centre Plus Workshop	DWP	TBC	3
  NEET Prevention	Tracking & Interventions including follow up guidance. Post 16 Transition Plan.	TBC	TBC	3
  Understanding of the workplace environment Development of vocational work based skills	Engagement Programme Vocational Skills based training	Vocational placement/Skills base	Ongoing	3,4,5,7
  Development of entrepreneurial and transferable skills for work	Enterprise Projects 100 Christmas Tree Enterprise Project Bee Keeping	Various	Autumn November-December	1,3,4,5,6
  Employer encounters and hands on interactive experiences with STEM Careers	Careers Fairs/Shows What Career Live The Big Bang The Skills Show	Big Bang offsite supported by school staff	Summer July	1,5
  Parental support	Parents evening careers support	Career Connect		2,8