Careers Programme 2022–2023
| Year Group | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | Gatsby Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Classroom based activities — Who am I? Who am I going to be? How is the world of work changing and how can I prepare for the future? An introduction to Labour Market Information. Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Employability skills explored using the Skills Builder Programme. *Meet the career advisor — ‘Real or Fake Jobs’. Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Sector spotlight — Renewable Energy |
Classroom based activities — Exploring jobs and careers that suit my interests. How can I develop my skills? Challenging stereotypes in the world of work. Delivered in CPSHE lesson. *Meet the career advisor — Group work session with careers advisor— ‘Real or fake jobs’. Delivered in CPSHE lessons. Sector spotlight Spring Term 1 — Health and Social Care |
Classroom based activities — What are the different sectors of employment? Finding local labour market information by exploring industries in the local area. Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Experience of the workplace Sector spotlight Summer Term1-The Food Industry Summer Term 2- Construction |
2,3,5,6 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment available on request for all students. | ||||
| 8 | Classroom based activities — What skills are employers looking for? Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Exploring vocational and academic study. Exploring Labour Market Information. Employability skills explored using the Skills Builder Programme Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Sector spotlight — Renewable Energy |
Classroom based activities — Step into the NHS — National Competition, delivered in CPSHE lesson. Meet the people who work in the NHS. Career pathways — delivered in CPSHE lessons. Apprenticeship presentation. University presentation. Sector spotlight — Sprint Term 1- Health and Social Care |
Classroom based activities — What is an entrepreneur? How can I be enterprising? Why is budgeting important? How is finance linked to my career aspirations? Group work session with careers advisor. Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Enterprise Day Experience of the workplace Sector spotlight Summer Term 1-The Food Industry Summer Term2- Construction |
2,3,5,6,7 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment available on request for all students. | ||||
| 9 | Classroom based activities — What are career pathways and what are my choices? Exploring the difference between technical and academic qualifications? delivered in CPSHE lessons. Sector spotlight — Renewable energy |
Classroom based activities — Career pathways and GCSE choices. The ‘Real Game’. Delivered in CPSHE lesson Apprenticeship presentation. Visit to University. Career Fair — on site Sector spotlight Spring Term 1 — Health and Social Care |
Classroom based activities What are employment laws? How can we challenge inequality in the workplace? Delivered in CPSHE lesson. Women in Engineering Event Skills Builder Challenge Day — Social Entrepreneur STEM Fair Sector spotlight — Summer Term 1 — The Food Industry Summer Term 2 — Construction |
2,3,5,6,7 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment available on request for all students | ||||
| 10 | Classroom based activities — How does labour market information influence my ideas? How can I plan for my future career? Individual guidance — one to one career advisor appointment on request Sector spotlight — Renewable energy |
Classroom based activities — Preparing for the world of work. Delivered in CPSHE lessons. Events — CV writing workshop. —Interview skills workshop and mock interviews. Experience of the workplace. Individual guidance — one to one career advisor appointment on request Sector spotlight — Spring Term 1 — Health and Social Care |
Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students Classroom based activities — Making the most of career events. Delivered in CPSHE lessons Events — GIFHE Taster Sessions Franklin Experience sessions Skills Fair. Experience of the workplace. Sector spotlight — Summer Term 1 — The Food Industry Summer Term 2 — Construction |
2,3,5,6,7,8 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students | ||||
| 11 | Classroom based activities. Post 16 options. Preparing a personal statement to support post 16 application. Applying for post 16 courses via Lincs2. Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students *Assemblies delivered by GIFHE, Tollbar Sixth Form, Franklin sixth form college, Bishop Burton, HETA, Catch, Avant Apprenticeships. Sector spotlight — Renewable energy |
Classroom based activities — Financial Capability — mortgages and renting. Why is it important to pay into a pension? What if I have to borrow money in the future? Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students continues * Continuation of Assemblies delivered by GIFHE, Tollbar Sixth Form, Franklin sixth form college, Bishop Burton, HETA, Catch, Avant Apprenticeships. Sector Spotlight — Spring Term 1 — Health and Social Care |
Classroom based activities — How do I prepare for a part time job? What laws protect workers? What are trade unions? Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students continues Sector spotlight — Su1 — The Food Industry |
2,3,5,6,7,8 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students | ||||
| 12 | Tutorial based activities: Careers questionnaire highlighting individual student careers needs. University of Sheffield: Study skills. University of York — Next Steps York Programme. Working Lunch: Minimum of four invited pathways. HYMS widening participation programme. BGU Careers in Education — Preteaching Award. University of Leeds — Access programme. University of Sheffield — Discover Sheffield programme. Youth Independent Advisory Group. Trips and Visits: ‘We are Great Grimsby’ trip celebrating local success stories and inspiring local students to aspire. Work experience opportunities: Individual student arrangements. Programme of internal work experience opportunities published. Department Careers: Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance: Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form studies. |
Tutorial based activities: Inspirational Speaker — My Careers Journey. Career focus tutorial programme — employability skills. National Apprenticeship Week — Alumni celebration. Working Lunch: Minimum of four invited pathways. Humberside Police. Forrester Boyd Accountancy Renewable Energy. Health. Creating a LinkedIn profile. Trips and Visits: Year 12 — year group trip to the University of Hull Careers week Fayre- apprenticeship and local industry focus. Work experience opportunities: Individual student arrangements. Internal work experience opportunities undertaken. Department Careers Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form studies. |
Tutorial based activities: University of Lincoln — Personal Statement. Next Steps University Application. Working Lunch Minimum of four invited pathways. District Judge Career and work experience opportunity. Law. Engineering. Politics. Military service. Applying for Oxbridge and Early Entry. Trips and Visits: Year 12-year group trip to Leeds Beckett University UCAS exhibition. Work experience opportunities Individual student arrangements. Internal work experience opportunities undertaken. Department Careers Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form studies. |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students upon request along with a schedule ensuring all are invited for at least two meetings during their sixth form time | ||||
| 13 | Tutorial based activities: University of Sheffield — Which Course? University of Lincoln — Interview Success. University application support. How to write a CV. Successful futures-Apprenticeship. Mock interviews. Working Lunch: Minimum of four invited pathways. University of Leeds — Access Programme. Youth Independent Advisory Group. Gap Year and Volunteering. Work experience opportunities: Individual student arrangements Internal work experience opportunities undertaken. Trips and Visits: ‘We are Great Grimsby’ trip celebrating local success stories and inspiring local students to aspire. Department Careers: Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance: Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form time. |
Tutorial based activities University of Hull — Student Finance. Inspirational Speaker — My Careers Journey. National Apprenticeship Week — Alumni celebration. Working Lunch: Minimum of four invited pathways. Humberside Police. Forrester Boyd Accountancy. Renewable Energy. Health. Creating a LinkedIn profile. Work experience opportunities Individual student arrangements. Internal work experience opportunities undertaken. Department Careers Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form studies. |
Tutorial based activities University of Sheffield — Transition Support Assembly to university or career. Refection questionnaire highlighting final careers needs Working Lunch Minimum of four invited pathways. District Judge Career and work experience opportunity. Law. Engineering. Politics. Military service. Department Careers Individual department subject discussions, webinars and visits. Individual Guidance Students can request a careers appointment at any time, in addition to the two they are scheduled throughout their Sixth Form studies. |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Individual guidance. One to one career advisor appointment for all students upon request along with a schedule ensuring all are invited for at least two meetings during their sixth form time | ||||