Overview of the Y7 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

Y7 Lesson Content

Skills: Introduction to the eight key skills for employability form the Skills Builder framework

Communication in the Work Place: Why is being able to communicate effectively so important?

Teamwork: Why is teamwork in school / the work place so important?

Problem Solving: Different ways to solve problems related to business

Being Enterprising: What is an entrepreneur?

Enterprise Challenge: In groups, research, plan, create and deliver a presentation about a ‘new product’

Using the careers section on the school website: what is available, how can students use it effectively?

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.