Year 7
Introduction to Careers
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Year 8
Exploring Pathways and Aspirations
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Year 9
Making Informed Choices
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Year 10
Preparation for the World of Work
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Year 11
Transition and Next Steps
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- To experience careers through curriculum learning.
- Introduction to the concept of a career and the world of work.
- Understanding personal strengths, interests, and aspirations.
- Building early employability skills like teamwork and communication
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- Learn about different post-16 pathways including GCSEs, T Levels, apprenticeships, and vocational routes.
- Complete self-assessments and skills audits using careers platforms like Start or Unifrog.
- Hear from guest speakers and employers across a variety of sectors.
- Take part in an enterprise project or business challenge to apply problem-solving and presentation skills.
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- Receive targeted support when choosing GCSE options, with focus on future implications.
- Explore real-time Labour Market Information (LMI) to identify high-growth industries and local opportunities.
- Begin building a personal careers portfolio to track experiences, interests, and goals.
- Create a basic career action plan with steps for personal development.
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- Participate in CV writing workshops and mock interview preparation sessions.
- Research different providers (colleges, sixth forms, training schemes) and attend virtual or in-person open events.
- Receive digital and professional skills training, including online safety and email/LinkedIn use.
- Begin preparing for a work experience placement or workplace encounter.
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- Take part in one-to-one careers guidance interviews tailored to individual plans.
- Get support with completing college or apprenticeship applications, including personal statements.
- Engage in mock interviews with external professionals or alumni.
- Attend transition workshops to prepare for results day, next steps, and dealing with change confidently.
- Begin preparing for a work experience placement or workplace encounter.
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