Overview of the Y10 Careers Programme

All our schemes of work are planned in conjunction with:

• The Gatsby Benchmarks
• The CDI framework
• Skills Builder
• PSHE Association Programme of Study

Y10 Lesson Content

Skills: Further development of the eight employability skills at a higher level

Using the Careers Section on the school website: Links to work experience information, access to potential employers

Careerpilot and Icould: Use of the Careerpilot and Icould website to investigate job sectors and qualifications linked to the subjects students are studying

CVs: Start to develop a CV using Barclay’s Life Skills website, which is further developed in an Enrichment activity

Ways of Working: Different kinds of jobs and contracts

Interviews: How to prepare for an interview, being able to give examples of different skills that students have used

Stress: What it is, what causes it, the effects on the work place, strategies for dealing with it

The lessons incorporate the use of Skills Builder – a programme designed to help students understand what we mean by the eight different employability skills we teach them about (Listening, speaking, problem solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork).  Each year, students work through progressively more complex examples of what each skill means, to develop their knowledge and understanding of what employers expect.

The programme of study is enhanced by enrichment activities organised within the school curriculum.  Students can also attend a variety of extra-curricular activities.

Work Experience and the World of Work

Work Experience: Students have the opportunity to go on work experience for a week.

Health and Safety: Students take part in an externally delivered ‘Health and Safety at Work’ session prior to work experience.

CV Workshops: Students take part in an externally delivered CV workshop to enhance the quality if their CV.

Mock Interviews: Students take part in a ‘Mock Interview’ with a local employer

World of Work Days: Students take part in World of Work days giving them the opportunity to meet employers, apprenticeship and training providers, look at the skills they need for employment, research future careers and update CVs.

Virtual Opportunities: Students and parents are regularly updated about ‘Virtual Opportunities’ – work experience, webinars, visits etc.