Linking curriculum learning to careers
As part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways
What good looks like
- Every year, in every subject, every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject help people gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
- Careers should form part of the school’s ongoing staff development programme for teachers and all staff who support learners.
The resources below are designed to support you with Gatsby Benchmark 4. To explore all of the Gatsby Benchmarks in greater depth, download the toolkit that best aligns with your setting.
Encourage teachers to show learners how their subject connects to career opportunities or progression pathways. This includes explaining potential job roles, industries, and career or progression pathways where the skills and knowledge from their subject are relevant. This resource helps Careers Leaders to embed careers in the curriculum.
Make careers a part of the school, special school, college or provider's ongoing staff development programme. Provide teachers with the tools and knowledge to effectively link their subject areas to career opportunities, helping them bring real-world relevance into their lessons. Explore the free and funded training offer for all staff (including teaching staff and SENCOs).
Increase staff confidence in understanding pathways. Encourage all staff to complete the free online course, Teachers Part 1: Understanding Career Pathways. Support the SENCO and wider SEND team to complete the free online SENCO: Understanding Pathways and Career Opportunities course. Both available via The Careers & Enterprise Academy.
Support all staff to highlight the relevance of their subjects and make links from their curriculum. Encourage staff to access the guide and slide deck for their subject, to engage learners in learning and highlight where your subject can take them in the future. Staff supporting young people with SEND are encouraged to access the My Journey, My Future and the My Skills My Future resources to make effective transitions.
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A Future STEM
A Future STEM is a collection of STEM subject careers activities linked to employability skills.
Accenture Digital Skills
This resource has been developed by Accenture (national) and is offered on a free learning basis.
A collaborative, peer to peer learning tool building the digital skills needed to stand out in today’s workplace:
- Bite-sized, animated videos presented by digital experts
- 110+ animated bitesize videos with content covering 7 digital courses presented by Accenture digital experts
- Innovative use of social media tools to facilitate peer to peer learning
- CPD accredited certificate received for completing the modules.
Activity linked to TV SEND
Developed by the Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub team this resource has been specifically designed to be used as a discussion activity with SEND students around a TV programme linked to the world of work.
AET and EKFB: Careers in MFL (French) resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with EKFB to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and Pinewood Year 10 resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Pinewood Studios to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and Pinewood Year 7 resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Pinewood Studios to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and Pinewood Year 8 resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Pinewood Studios to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work
AET and Pinewood Year 9 resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Pinewood Studios to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and Pinewood: Careers in Maths Resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Pinewood Studios to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and Tesco: Careers in English resources
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with Tesco, to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
AET and The National Trust: Careers in Geography resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with The National Trust to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
Amazon Future Engineer UK - Virtual School Trips
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