What careers education will my child receive at school?
Exact topics and activities will vary between schools, however the guide below gives a general outline:
Key stage 3 (years 7 - 9, aged 11 - 14 years)
- developing self awareness
- personal qualities, aptitudes and skills
- decision making skills
- the changing world of work
- post-14 options
- preparation for transition to key stage 4
- ICT computer software programmes including Kudos and Streets Ahead
- Enterprise Game and Real Game
Key stage 4 (years 10 - 11, aged 14 - 16 years)
- preparation for Trident work experience placements
- decision making
- action planning and goal setting
- stereotyping
- employment trends and local market information
- Odyssey, Kudos and Careerscape multi-media computer packages to help young people understand their occupational interests and provide them with career ideas
- CV writing and letters of application
- post-16 options and progression routes and application procedures
- one-to-one interviews with careers teachers
- visit to the annual Careers Fair (September) and Higher Education Fair (March)
- producing a record of achievement
Post 16 (16 - 18 year olds)
- post-18 options
- decision making
- UCAS applications and preparation for university, including grants and financial issues
- preparation for working life
- similarities / differences between higher education and employment with training
- work shadowing and individual work placements
- targeted CVs and application letters / preparation for employment and university interviews
- employment trends and local market information
- one to one careers / personal development interviews
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