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.
Education Leaders and Governors:
Education Leaders and Governors: For further information on each Benchmark, to support you in your role, please see the Education Leader, Secondary and College Governor Guides.
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Your Money Matters
This resource has been designed for use with young people age 14 – 16 in England and covers topics including spending and saving, borrowing, debt, insurance, student finance & future planning.
You can access the curriculum mapped textbook funded by Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com
Year 9 AET and EKFB MFL 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
Year 8 AET and EKFB MFL resource
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts from Academies Enterprise Trust through collaboration with EKFB s to engage and support students in learning by placing teaching points in the context of the world of work.
Year 7 AET and EKFB MFL 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.
WOW Show careers guides
Watch two exciting new WOW Show programmes about careers in the NHS – designed for home schooling and beyond.
WHY MATHS - video collection
A set of short videos, designed to showcase the relevance and practical applications of maths. Perfect to play in class or assembly.
Titles include: When will I ever need this? I can't do it! Why an Apprenticeship? Where can maths take you? and more!
Where Maths meets the world of work
The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) have created a suite of resources, enabling Maths teachers to link curriculum learning to careers. Included is an exciting set of videos, which showcase the maths elements in different careers. Each video is paired with a related activity, for students to get a real taste of what the career may entail.
What’s your strength?® cards - teen pack
Award winning self-awareness tool that empowers young people to discover their own skills and qualities and realise how amazing they are!
This is a costed resource.
What is an Entrepreneur? SEND activity
Developed by the team in the Black Country Careers Hub this short resource is designed to support young people with SEND to understand what an entrepreneur is. This resource features in the My Skills My Future programme.
What is a key growth sector?
Developed by Inspiring Worcestershire.
Learning more about Worcestershire’s key growth sectors will enable you to understand a variety of important information which could aid you in the decision-making process surrounding your potential career pathway and the choices you make during the remainder of your journey through education.
What Employers want
This activity has been developed by College Park School and is part of the My Skills My Future programme. It contains a lesson plan and accompanying resources aimed at young people in SEND group 1.
Vocational Profiling
Supporting delivery of the Gatsby Benchmark and CDI Careers Framework.