Delivery of the careers programme in line with our DEEP curriculum and Christian values
Year 7- Discussion
Pupils will be introduced to Careers and how to plan and prepare for a successful future. Pupils will be encouraged to express their interests and opinions through discussion work. Lessons will cover an overview of what is a career, transition points in their life, influences, character traits and personal qualities.
Year 8 – Exploration
Pupils will be encouraged to be inquisitive towards all career pathways. Lessons will be implemented to boost awareness of GCSEs and the importance of exploring all avenues. Lessons will cover decision making, career management, understanding the workplace, business structures and post 16 pathways.
Year 9 – Refinement
Pupils have now begun their personalised curriculum and have started to refine their interests to suit themselves. Lessons will be driven towards making pupils more employable, different learning pathways, motivation and transferable skills.
Year 10 – Implementation
Pupils are now fully embedded into their GCSE courses and focusing on success and implementing learned skills. Lessons will be based around study skills, applying for work experience, CV writing and employment rights and responsibility. Pupils will also be able to take part in a work placement week.
Year 11 – Preparation
Pupils are now gearing towards the end of their GCSE experience and it is important that they start to plan and prepare for life after Venerable Bede Academy. Sessions will be available for pupils to interact with colleges, sixth forms and apprenticeship providers.
Our Academy’s Careers Curriculum is planned and delivered in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
