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SubjectYear groupCurrent provision of careersGuest speakers/careers workshops
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Maths8-12All students have Mathematics on their timetable across KS3 and KS4. CEIAG is an integral part of our SOW units and is discussed at the beginning of a new topic, often each lesson at KS4 for relevance. All staff in Mathematics department have a careers noticeboard.

Each staff member emphasises the importance of Maths and discusses pathways available when Further Maths is studied at GCSE in Year 11 and 12.		We participate in UKMC, Maths Week Ireland and world Pi Day which incorporates CEIAG and post 16 careers / options. We have also forged a strong relationship with Citi group in promoting financial literacy with KS4 students offering:• Guest speakers to discuss salaries / working in industry.
• Mini projects and packs
• Trip organised to allow students to experience work in an office environment (based opposite Grand Central in Belfast). We also deliver financial capability sessions working with Young Enterprise, Thinking Matters and The Money Charity (Tom Collingson)
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English 8 - 12CEIAG permeates all SoW across all year groups. Pupils are aware of what they are learning and why, how they are learning and how it translates to the world of work. A central CEIAG board has been established on the English corridor.Fighting Words NI / Theatre of Witness / Engagement with authors online and in person / Poetry workshops
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SENYear 10 and Year 12Annual Reviews for Year 10 and 12 pupils transitioning this year. One to one meetings with all Yr 10 and 12 pupils with statements and a career pathway created for them. Also discuss with parents and EA Transition officer during the Annual Review Process. Relationships with Mayfair Business Centre, People's First and Clanrye.Cherith Quinn the EA’s Careers advisor
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REKS3Pupils in RE are given opportunities to consider the important role of skills, attitudes, dispositions and ethical values in the work place, for example, working within religious and ethical guidelines in work. (Key Element: Employability)Guest speakers from different religions
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KS3 BIYear 8Financial preparation- Accounting (Santander Bank) Financial preparation- Accounting (Dankse Bank)Young Enterprise NI
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KS3 BIYear 9Amazon Web Service Programme Samsung- A Better Future in Tech Maeve Donnelly Kainos Group
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KS3 BIYear 9 & 10Prince’s Trust Enterprise ProgrammeRoxanne Denver
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KS3 & 4 ICTYear 8- 12Bring it On programme Workshops are delivered by Bring it On members of staff Sentinus Digital Schoolhouse Events
Dream Space W5
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KS4 BusinessYear 11GCSE Specification- EntrepreneursCaroline O'Neill, Digg MAMA, The Bird House, Abigail McConville, Owen Matchett, The Agent NI
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KS4 ICT Year 12 Belfast MET (Craig Bell) Appreticeships session Sentinus Workshops
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Modern Languages Year 8-12Pupils are given opportunity to develop awareness of Career opportunities available through the study of Languages. Pupils discuss the opportunities that exist within the European Union for Interpreters/Translators/Lawyer Linguists. EDL is celebrated every year at whole school level. The GCSE specification for Modern Languages contributes to the development of TSPC and transferable skills through the study of nermous topics, in particular Context 3: Part time jobs, money management and future plans. Careers video created to share with students: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTiuTGaK0/gP4IPk20QB7Ix1AFIyzAwg/watch?utm_content=DAGTiuTGaK0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
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BTEC/OCN SportYear 11 and 12Skype meeting with GPA representative Chris Kerr (date TBC) to discuss his role within the organisation and the opportunities sport has provided him with Year 12 BTEC Sport group.

Alfie Hannaway, head of Gaelfast, to discuss role within the organisation and the opportunities sport has provided him with Year 11 BTEC/OCN Sport groups (date TBC).
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PracticalAll year groupsHealth and well-being PP completed at beginning of year which includes group discussions in regards sporting opportunities.Tommy Stevenson to lead health and well-being talk with all year groups. Each year group will be given 45 minute slots. Exact dates will be confirmed ASAP.
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Practical PEYear 10In preparation for subject choices in January, all year 10 pupils will complete an example lesson for both BTEC and OCN sport in the middle of November.
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Travel and TourismY11 and Y12Trip – Titanic Centre
Guest speaker – hotel industry
Guest speaker – Oxford Island
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GeographyY10Travel and Tourism – careers and jobs in travel and tourism
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LLW8Students will have access to teaching and learning from the strand Employability


(All lessons have been created using the statutory requirement to cover content)


Work in the the local and Global Economy
Describe different types of work and investigate the range of employment in the local area including changes in employment trends, taking account of the implications for career planning.
Investigate how technology is affecting life and work.
Investigate how work organisations contribute to the community.

Career Management

Investigate a variety of both familiar and unfamiliar jobs.

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Identify and practise the skills and attributes which make one enterprising.
Understand the importance of innovation and develop strategies to promote an entrepreneurial spirit, considering possible career planning.
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LLW9Students will have access to teaching and learning from the strand Employability


(All lessons have been created using the statutory requirement to cover content)

Work in the local and Global economy
Investigate the local impact of the global market.
Investigate how environmental considerations are affecting work and work practices.

Career Management
Explore the changing concept of career.
Engage in the personal career planning process to investigate and reach decisions about post- 14 options, recognizing that attitudes to work will change over time and are influenced by family and community values.


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 10Students will have access to teaching and learning from the strand Employability
(All lessons have been created using the statutory requirement to cover content)

Work in the Local and Global economy
Investigate how an employer might deal with issues affecting work e.g health and safety.

Career Management
Assess personal skills and achievements to date, identify areas of interest and set targets for self improvement.
Practice presentation and self marketing skills.
Make use of appropriate information, advice and guidance to inform career management
The importance of careers advice
Subject choices for GCSE and decisions about careers
Qualifications available in school and further education
Influences on careers choices
Essential skills - transferable skills for the workplace, your elevator pitch and how to be successful at an interview

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Enterprise skills for the workplace
The importance of innovation and creativity
Small businesses and career planning



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LLW - GCSEYear 11The impact of globalisation on employment

Preparing for employment: recruitment and selection

Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

Social responsibility of businesses

Exploring self-employment

Personal career management

More detail on each topic year can be viewed here:

https://ccea.org.uk/downloads/docs/Specifications/GCSE/GCSE%20Learning%20for%20Life%20and%20Work%20%282017%29/GCSE%20Learning%20for%20Life%20and%20Work%20%282017%29-specification-Standard.pdf
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HE10Year 10 - the first unit is all about careers in our subject area and they have a go at 3 of these areas in class.
They will visit a ‘food industry’ workshop. All HE classrooms have CEIAG boards		Young Enterprise/local business LMC demonstrations. CAFRE talk to Year 10 students.
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Occ Studies Hospitality + Childcare, GCSE Child Development)11 & 12Hospitality students have to pay a visit to a local business in the food industry
Hospitality and Childcare students have to make a careers leaflet and research this area as part of their coursework
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Performing Arts and Music10, 11 & 12 The first unit of the Performance Skills course is based around employability in the perfoming arts industry. Pupils are required to consider various types of jobs including performance, administration and production roles. Pupils will already be familiar with this due to the foundation work being completed in the first unit of the year 10 scheme of work.
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Science8-12CEIAG is an embedded into our SOW units and Science careers are discussed at the beginning of a new topic, at KS3 and KS4. All staff in the Science department have a careers noticeboard and their is also a CEIAG noticeboard in the corridor.

Each staff member emphasises the importance of Science at GCSE level and discusses pathways available when choosing Double Award Science. Pupils who do not choose Double Award Science are advised they cannot study the Sciences at A level with SA or OCN. STEM careers talks are organised throughout the year from various organisation such as Sentinus Almac etc STEM club and competitions running after school also emphasise the importance of STEM subjects for future careers. Science department also run the SJBC Eco and Gardening clubs and work closely with various organisations including local mens shed and businesses in the promotion of eco awareness and sustainabiliy for the future. 		Careers talks from various organisation such as Sentinus, water board etc. Competitions such as BT Young scientist, Eco-Unesco, Eco Award NI. Science /career fields trips to Planetarium, W5, Belfast Zoo, Lough Neagh discovery centre. STEM Careers fair with several employers in March. Year 12 pupils had a STEM careers trip to Almac this year where they spend the day seeing the different departments and job roles within Almac.
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Art and Design8- 12Year 8- Colour theory topic helps focus on various careers linked to colour theory and the elements of art. Careers such as Fashion design, Interior design and Make-up artists.
- African Art linking with Fashion design, Interior design and Make-up Artist
- Environment, linking to Environmentalist, landscaping and landscape painter

Year 9- Graphic design topic focuses on advertising, logos, typography, poster design and various album cover designs. These give a key insight into a number of career possibilities throughout graphic design businesses.
- Fantasty, linking to creative directing, game design and set/ production design
- Food, linking with chef, artist or label design

Year 10- Pop art topic looks at various career paths such as graphic design, Illustrator and option through ICT
- Natural form and landscapes, linking with Textile artist, nature photographer and geologist
- Horror, linking with Movie director, artist and health care

Years 11 &12- Linking with various subjects throughout the school
* Stage production through the Music Dep and school play
* Various talks from different careers backgrounds







Year 11 & 12
External artists/ careers experts invited in to share expertise of skills and discuss various career paths. (Plaster Molding- Keith Haughian,
Marvel/DC graphic design- Ruairi Coleman
Stain glass production and Textiles- Maura)
Links with Millennium Arts gallery that offers a comprehensive suite of economic and art initiatives
Visit to The Deluxe Group factory
Trip to FE Mc Williams art gallery Banbridge
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Modern Langugaes8-12
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History8-12CEIAG is implemented throughout various aspects of the History SOW. In Year 8, the 'What is History' module shows students how historical skills, learnt in lessons translates to everyday life. Students are taught how to analyse, write effectively, detect and think critically and shown how this will translate and help them in everyday life / the working world. In Year 9 students complete a topic in partnership with Ulster University's outreach programme, allowing them to recieve a qualification through completing the Historical course for their personal records. Students at Y10, when choosing GCSE options are informed of the careers they can achieve with a History qualification.'Where will History take you' Noticeboard is also outside of the main History classroom in the school.Partnership created with Ulster Univertisty Outreach programme to allow students to gain a certificate of achievement.Potential for speakers, or testimonials of key individuals who's jobs are linked to History to speak with Y10-Y12 students.
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Preparation for Adult Life (PAL)Year 11-12Employability

Unit 5: Preparation for Work (Year 11);
Unit 6: Business in the Community (Year 11)
Unit 7: Effective Work Practice (Year 11)
Unit 8: Globalisation and the Labour Market (Year 12) 		Year 12 PAL - NI Youth Forum on homelessness and housing rights 2. Danske Bank Money Management
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King's TrustYear 11-12Unit 6 - Career Planning. Students create a CV, cover letter, job application form and partake in a stimulated job interview. Unit 5 Preparing for the World of Work
Purpose of the Unit: This unit is designed to help learners begin preparing for employment by exploring:

The value and benefits of work
Different types of employment and working arrangements
Legal rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Skills and attributes valued by employers
Key Learning Outcomes:

Understand the Value of Work

Explore why employment is important
Consider the advantages of being in work
Reflect on work-life balance
Understand the World of Work

Identify types of employment contracts
Learn how to search for jobs effectively
Understand payslips, employee rights, and dispute resolution
Understand Workplace Skills and Attributes

Recognise interpersonal and behavioural expectations
Identify key skills required in different workplaces
Explore career options aligned with personal strengths and interests
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Learners compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of all learning outcomes.
A tracking sheet is submitted alongside the portfolio to verify coverage of assessment criteria.
Internal moderation ensures quality and consistency before certificate claims are made.Unit 5		The Enterprise Challenge ran with Year 9-10 students. Volunteers from Prince's Trust come in to share their business experience with students.
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HairdressingYear 11-12Both Units undertaken by students has a career section in which they learn about different career roles within the industry. There is a career noticeboard within the classroom to show further careers available in the sector. Career pathways are a part of classroom discussion. Contact with Peoples 1st and The Acadmey of hair and beauty allows students to explore differernt pathways. Acadmey of hair and beauty- Talk regarding apprenctiships and a visit to the college. Talk with people 1st and a day trip to the college for practcial day.
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Performing Arts and MusicYear 8-12In KS3 pupils learn about job roles in Music such as composers, conductors and producers. Year 10 focus' specifically on careers within the film industry. In KS4 Unit 1 is heavily focused on working within the performing arts industry where pupils undergo research on the various jobs available within the sector under the titles 'performance, non performance and arts administration'.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53TkL1EVLq0 This webinar is used as a tool for exploring jobs within the Performing Arts Industry. RW uses her contacts in the West End to discuss performance roles within the industry.
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TD Dept (TD, OS Engineering & Construction)Year 8 - 12KS3 - All topics are linked to possible careers and areas where those skills / knowledge would be used in industry. KS4 - Across all units covered in Engineering and Construction, pupils complete a specific careers topic where they research and investigate 3 job roles within that sibject area. Pupils will also be given the opportunity to go on a site visit throughout their time to ensure they get a feel for the real life of a construction worker. Pupils also get advice on how to apply for apprenticeships in FE colleges.Outside agencies we have worked with include Sentinus (STEM Day in June 2025), Primary Engineer, W5, MEGA, CITB, CIOB, Open Doors - Get into Construction, GEDA Construction, Greiner Packaging, Mens Shed, Local primary schools, etc.
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Total BeautyYear 11 and 12 Units undertaken by students have a career section in which they learn about different career roles within the industry. There is a career noticeboard within the classroom to show further careers available in the sector. Career pathways are a part of classroom discussion. Make-up Artist: Skills in applying makeup for different occasions. Retail & Cosmetic Sales - Skills in product knowledge, client consultation, and makeup demonstrations. TV, Film & Theatre Makeup - Special effects makeup artists
Guest Speakers: Chloe Watson - Makeup Artist. Niamh Faloon - Salon Owner and Special Effects Makeup Artist, BPerfect Retail - retail opportunities and cosmetic counters.
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Health and Social CareYear 11 • Analyse how the following socio-economic factors may affect physical, emotional and social health and well-being: employment and unemployment and income
Identify and describe the following types of relationship an individual may have, including in cultural contexts: working.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following factors that may affect self-concept: education, employment and unemployment.
Assess how the following life changes may affect an individual’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development − starting school; − starting college, university or work;− retirement; − redundancy; − and − taking on a caring role.
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Health and social CareYear 12Identify the main service user groups in the health, social care and early years sectors, including: − children and families; − older people; − people with mental health difficulties; − people with learning disabilities; − people with physical disabilities; − people with chronic illnesses; and − people with dementia.
analyse how integrated health, social care and early years services meet service user groups’ needs: − statutory sector GP services; hospitals; social services; day centres; and nursery schools; − independent sector care homes; private day centres; private practitioners; crèches; and voluntary organisations, for example Action on Hearing Loss, Age NI, Marie Curie, Barnardo’s, Mencap, Praxis Care or RNIB; and − informal sector.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the roles of a range of health, social care and early years practitioners, as applied to the service user groups, for example: − homecare workers; − care assistants; − support workers; − nurses children’s; adult; learning disability; mental health; midwives; school; and district; − social workers; − doctors GPs or hospital doctors; − early years practitioners play workers; nursery assistants; and playgroup leaders; − allied health professionals dentists; occupational therapists; radiographers; speech and language therapists; dieticians; podiatrists; pharmacists; and physiotherapists
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People HawkYear 11 + Year 12VIPS Assessment: Students complete a Values, Interests, Personality, and Skills test to discover careers that suit them. Career Matching: Based on their profile, they get suggestions for roles that align with their strengths and preferences. Digital Career Profile: Students build a shareable profile that includes: CV, cover letter, elevator pitch, skills and personality insights.
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