PHSE – Careers Welcome

At The Bemrose School , Career focused learning is a continuous programme for our students inside and outside of the classroom. We place strong emphasis on ensuring that students are fully rounded people, suitably qualified and equipped with the skills required for the world of work and indeed a happy and successful life. Our Careers Provision starts from Year 1 in our Primary phase right through to our Year 13 students who attend our Sixth Form. Our success is proved by our decreasing NEET figure which currently stands at 2% collated from Post 16 data. Post 18 NEET figure stands at 0%.  Contributory factors include:

  • An intense and wide-ranging careers curriculum which allows students to explore all form of skills, which supports them in fulfilling their true potential.
  • Regular work on Careers in the PSHE programme of study, which includes modules on ‘Employability and Aspirations’ in Years 7-11 and’ Labour Market Information and a Ready for Work programme’ in Years 9-13.
  • Work Experience for all Year 10 students in March/April and for all Year 12 students in June/July.
  • We have a working partnership with Toyota, Bombardier and the British Army which creates a wide range of opportunities for our students.
  • Detailed preparation for interviews, CV writing, filling in College, Apprenticeship and UCAS applications.
  • CV Workshop for parents
  • A mock interview event for all Year 11 students, with outside employers in December.
  • A Year 9 ‘Options Interview’ with internal staff and outside employers – in preparation for students choosing their GCSE options.
  • Regular career talks by local employers and organisations.
  • Visits to FE and HE Providers
  • Careers Fairs held within the local community and in house.
  • Work Experience parent workshop held within the local community
  • Visits to and participation in competitions run by local industries.
  • Working towards the Career Mark Award
  • Careers Interviews take place with a qualified Careers Advisor
  • Individual guidance on subject choices Year 11/12/13 students choosing college and University courses
  • Career and Aspiration days are run throughout the Primary, Secondary and Sixth form phase.

PHSE – Careers Curriculum

Primary Careers Curriculum

Primary careers education is now a fundamental part of our school and we are proud to offer this to our young people. As the Careers Lead, I create, facilitate and deliver the primary programme, personally and through collaboration and support from with various companies i.e. the Army, Our Future Derby, Learn by design, Bombardier and Toyota.

Year 1 – ‘When I grow up I want to be’ (introduction to careers and aspirations)

Year 2 – Helipad and Hospital Tour at the Royal Derby (meet and greet with NHS Staff)

Year 3 – What is my career? (Guess my career workshop)

Year 4 – Linking curriculum subjects to careers (creating awareness of why subjects are important

https://www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk/jobs-by-subject/

Year 5 – ‘Be the employee that you would employ’ (introduction to employability skills)

Year 6 – Career and Aspirations Week (a combination of company and university visits, teamwork and leadership activities, parental involvement, career talks)

 

Secondary PHSE – Careers Curriculum http://www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk/careers-welcome/

Students in Year 7 – 11 throughout the year all take part in PSHE lessons, Tutor time activities and assemblies which focus on Careers, Employability, Next Steps and Work Experience.

Year 7

The following topics will be covered within the Year 7 Careers Curriculum-

  • What is Careers Education? What is a career?
  • Discovering aspirations and ideal career paths.
  • Create a Kudos and CiCi Chat box login and learn how to get the most out of the career’s websites and apps.
  • Introduction to the Careers Library.

 

Year 7 Careers Services and Events

  • Enterprise Day
  • Access to arrange a meeting with our Careers Lead
  • A partner organisation assembly

Year 8

The following topics will be covered within the Year 8 Careers Curriculum-

  • What are my Career Aspirations?
  • How can I set goals and achieve them?
  • How can I use online systems to support my career journey?
  • Why is a career important to my future life?
  • What is the economy?
  • How can I save money?

 

Year 8 Careers Services and Events-

  • Enterprise Day
  • Engineering Club
  • Access to arrange a meeting with our Careers Lead
  • A partner organisation assembly

Year 9

The following topics will be covered within the Year 9 Careers Curriculum-

  • What are my Aspirations for the future?
  • How can I make impactful decisions about my future?
  • How does my career impact my life?
  • What is the current labour market like?
  • How can I use the internet to explore my career options?
  • What are employer expectations?
  • What are my GCSE options?

Year 9 Careers Services and Events-

  • Enterprise Day
  • Mock Interviews
  • Opportunity to apply for the Young Apprentice Scheme at Rolls Royce (based on attainment and attendance)
  • Scholarship World of Work Carousel
  • Access to arrange a meeting with our Careers Leader
  • Life Skills workshops
  • Debate Club
  • A partner organisation assembly

Year 10

The following topics will be covered within the Year 10 Careers Curriculum-

https://www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk/work-experience-database/ 

  • Where would I like to go for work experience?
  • How can we follow health and safety in the workplace?
  • What is acceptable behaviour on the work experience placement?
  • Employer Expectations
  • What are my next steps?
  • Access to arrange a meeting with our Careers Lead

Year 10 Careers Services and Events-

  • Enterprise Day
  • Access to arrange a meeting with our Careers Leader
  • Life Skills workshops
  • A partner organisation assembly
  • Work Experience
  • Employability Workshops
  • Careers Fair

Year 11

The following topics will be covered within the Year 11 Careers Curriculum-

  • What are my next steps for the future?
  • How can I cope with exam stress and be resilient?
  • How can I deal with change and loss?
  • How can I look after my money and not make risky choices?
  • How can I keep up a healthy lifestyle?
  • Where can I access support as I leave school?

Year 11 Careers Services and Events-

  • 1:1 Career Interviews
  • Mock Interviews
  • Post 16 Opportunity assemblies
  • Post 18 Opportunity assemblies
  • Careers Fair
  • CV Workshop

Year 12 and 13 receive a Careers programme which runs consecutively across their two years of study within our Sixth Form.

Year 12

The following topics will be covered within the Year 12 Careers Curriculum-

  • What are my options when I leave Sixth Form?
  • How can part time work and volunteering support future applications?
  • What is a degree? What is an apprenticeship?
  • How can I use online sites to work out my next step?

Year 12 Careers Services and Events-

  • 1:1 Career Interviews
  • Mock Interviews
  • Post 18 Opportunity assemblies
  • Enterprise Day
  • University and Apprenticeship visits
  • Work Experience

Year 13

The following topics will be covered within the Year 13 Careers Curriculum-

  • What are the options for post 18?
  • How can I write a personal statement and CV?
  • How can I look for jobs effectively?

Year 13 Careers Services and Events-

  • 1:1 Career Interviews
  • Mock Interviews
  • Post 18 Opportunity assemblies
  • Enterprise Day
  • University and Apprenticeship visits