Learning outcomes

Activities / Experiences

Year 7

Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future.

Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed.

Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices.

Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

• PSHE Programme - Exploring My Future - Unifrog  

• Enrichment Day -Virtual Guess My Job Day

• Virtual and in-person Assemblies
• Big Bang Fair
• Channel 4 creative industries workshops
• STEM Challenge day
• Visits to the Theatre
• Careers in designated sessions half termly.

Year 8

Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future.

Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed.

Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices.

Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

• PSHE Programme - Exploring My Future - Unifrog
• Enrichment Day - Virtual World of Work Day

• Virtual  and in-person Assemblies
• Academy Duty + research task
• STEM Challenge day
• Channel 4 Creative industries workshop
• Big Bang Fair
• Trip to the Rep Theatre
• Careers in designated sessions half termly.
• Employability Speed Networking workshop - EY Foundation

Year 9

Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future.

Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed.

Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices.

Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process.

• PSHE Programme - Exploring My Future - Unifrog  
• Speakers for schools

• Virtual  and in-person Assemblies
• Pre-Options Virtual
• Options evening + parents
• Creative Arts Careers workshop (Aimhigher Plus)
• STEM Challenge day.
• Channel 4 Creative industries workshop
• Guess My Job day
• Big Ideas Day - Solutions for the Planet
• Careers in designated sessions half termly.

Year 10

Be able to research, interpret and analyse labour market information and use this to inform career decisions.

Be able to articulate how a range of encounters with employers and employees has given a greater understanding of the skills, qualities, qualifications and experiences employers look for when recruiting employees.

Understand the range of progression pathways and qualification types available. Know how these are similar and different.

Have encountered the full range of progression providers, reflected and evaluated these in relation to learning styles and personal career aspirations.

Have experienced work places and be able to evidence the skills developed.

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of how an organisation is structured and what it takes to be successful in the world of work.

Be aware of employer/employee rights/responsibilities, health and safety and mental wellbeing in relation to work.

• Access to Unifrog platform
• College and Uni talks and tours
• Apprenticeship fairs  
• Unifrog - CV writing
• Ecologist career in Science.
• 4Schools workshop
• Speakers for schools
• Work experience
• Virtual work experience
• Industry visits
• Careers in designated sessions half termly.

Year 11

Be able to research, interpret and analyse labour market information and use this to inform career decisions.

Be able to articulate how a range of encounters with employers and employees has given a greater understanding of the skills, qualities, qualifications and experiences employers look for when recruiting employees.

Understand the range of progression pathways and qualification types available. Know how these are similar and different.

Have encountered the full range of progression providers, reflected and evaluated these in relation to learning styles and personal career aspirations.

Have an up to date CV.

Be aware of the key features of the recruitment and selection process (research, application forms, aptitude tests and interview techniques) and know what is required to be successful.

Have accessed impartial information, advice and support in relation to next steps.

Have constructed a personal careers action plan containing clear, well informed and realistic next steps in relation to progression into a ‘remarkable future’.

Be able to evaluate personal strengths and set targets for further development.  

Secure a positive post 16 destination.

• Access to Unifrog platform
• Unifrog CV writing and exploring different career pathways
• Uni and College talks and tours  
• Mock interview Day
• Speakers for schools
• Careers Interview for every Year 11 student
• Support when completing College Application forms.
• Supported CV and Personal Statement sessions
• Apprenticeship Fairs
• Industry visits
• Loconomy employability programme (SEND)
• Virtual work experience
• Careers in designated sessions half termly.