| Subject | Careers |
|---|---|
| Head of KS5 Careers: | Mrs W Olphert |
| Head of KS3 & 4 Careers: | Mr M Dunlop |
| Staff in Dept | Mrs C Boyle Mr P Laird Mrs R Skuce Mrs J Yeates |
| Year 13 | – Independent Learning – Time Management and study Skills – Enrichment Diary and Personal career Planning – Understanding Higher education and UCAS – Work Experience – Personal Statements – Getting Ready to Apply |
| Year 14 | – Post 18 Options – The Application Journey – Degree/Higher Apprenticeships – Interviews – Useful Resources/Websites – CAO Applications – Finance – Preparing For Life at University |
KS3: Brief Topic Overview
| Year Group | Overview |
|---|---|
| Year 8 | – Personal Skills and qualities – Your school, Your Business (with Young Enterprise) – Study Skills – Goals and Target setting – Enterprising activities – Introduction to online careers materials and resources |
| Year 9 | – Skills employers want – Learning where and how we can develop skills in school – Exploring school as preparation for the world of work – Investigating pupil motivations for career ideas – Examining gender stereotypes in careers – Beliefs and values – Webquests using additional online resources and materials |
| Year 10 | – Roles in Life – The Buzz test – skills based quiz – Job Families – Learning styles – Demands and Rewards from various careers – Careers Resources (Online and in the careers library) – My Brilliant Career – Job Study (Research Presentation) – Choices at 14 + – The Changing Face of employment |