Key Stage 3

Year 7: Why do we work?

Pupils to be introduced to the idea of the world of work. They will begin to develop their understanding of what jobs are out there and begin to formulate ideas as to what career they may wish to pursue. They will be introduced to the idea of work force skills as well as different routes into careers.

Pupils will use www.plotr.co.uk website to help them conduct their research.

Events:

• Year 7 pupils will be given the opportunity to take part in a STEM day in conjunction with the Faraday Institute.
• The whole school participates in a range of activities relating to careers during National Careers Week

Year 8: What are my skills and aspirations?

Pupils will use the Real Game to consider their skills and how they might link to careers they are interested in. They will look at how lifestyle can link to career aspirations.

Events:

• Pupils will take part in a charity extravaganza which will help them develop their employability and enterprise skills

•  The whole school participates in a range of activities relating to careers during National Careers Week

• Pupils will be given the opportunity to take part in the Humber Teen Tech event which takes place at the KCOM Stadium in Hull

Year 9: Widening aspirations…

 Pupils will consider a wide range of careers and link to possible GCSE option choices. They will also consider the steps beyond GCSEs in order to help them make informed decisions about their KS4 options and beyond.

Pupils will use Start software in order to help them with their careers research. Pupils are given a log in to use this software. This is a permanent log in and we encourage pupils to use this software at home. There is even an app to help them use it on their smartphones if they have one.

Events:

• Performance in Education are a theatre company that have produced a production centred around careers and options
• Pupils will visit Hull University as part of the ACE Day programme
• Pupils will participate in an enterprise day delivered by successful local company, Xing.
• The whole school participates in a range of activities relating to careers during National Careers Week
• STEM event in conjunction with the British army