YEAR 9

Have a programme of sequential careers lessons which are incorporated into the Personal Development and R2L programmes to enhance pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the world of work, building upon the knowledge gained in Years 7 and 8.

Term 5

Students will be confident whilst setting goals for their future

9	L1	How can I use my knowledge of skills to identify my strengths and areas for development?	2	Growth throughout life	Living in the wider world
9	L2	How can I use my knowledge to increase my understanding of apprenticeships, to explore what opportunities they offer compared to routes that are more traditional?	2	Growth throughout life Create opportunities	Living in the wider world
9	L3	How can I use my knowledge to increase my understanding of a variety of careers within Public Services to consider possible choices for me?	2 3	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Manage career Create opportunities See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	L4	How can I use my knowledge to explore different career paths to understand how my skills can be applied to various careers	2 4	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Manage career Create opportunities Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	L5	How can I apply my knowledge as I plan for the future by setting myself targets to achieve my goals?	3	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Manage career Create opportunities Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	L6	How can I use my knowledge to use Unifrog confidently to learn more about future careers?	2	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Create opportunities Balance life & work	Living in the wider world
9	L7	How can I use my knowledge from this unit to be aware of how careers education can help you plan for the future.	3	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Manage career Create opportunities Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world

Term 6

Students will develop their employability skills

9	Term 6 L1	How can I use my knowledge to identify a number of key personal skills, evaluate & adapt them to a workplace setting?	3 2	Growth throughout life Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	Term 6 L2	How can I use my knowledge to develop my understanding of employment rights and relate these to responsibilities?	2	Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	Term 6 L3	How can I develop my understanding of the skills I need for work to ensure that I increase my employability?	3	Growth throughout life	Living in the wider world
9	Term 6 L4	How can I use my knowledge to develop my understanding of feedback to respond and act upon this in a constructive way?	3	Growth throughout life Explore possibilities Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	Term 6 L5	How can I use my knowledge to explore why someone may become an extremist?	3	Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world
9	Term 6 L6	How can I use my knowledge to understand how I can keep my money safe?	3	Balance life & work See the big picture	Living in the wider world

Gain a greater understanding of employment rights and responsibilities and how to make the most of constructive feedback
Receive dedicated information sessions focusing on options and choices available to them at the end of Key Stage 3 and beyond
Link their areas of academic interest to careers using experiences from Unifrog and visiting speakers/ educational visits/Aspiration Wall.
Have discussions about how different subjects can enhance/affect career choices
Meet with subject teachers and Heads of Subject at Options Consultation Evening to discuss individual aspirations and subject content.
Have the opportunity to meet with the Director of Careers/ External Careers Advisor at Year 9 Options consultation evening and parents’ evening, to discuss their options and choices in greater detail. To receive their copy of the Academy’s options guidance booklet.
Participate in Personal Development Days to gain a better understanding of themselves (personal characteristics, skills, qualities, abilities, interests, potential weaknesses, and ways to develop further). The programme includes:
Visiting Speakers
Unifrog
CV building
Entrepreneurship Challenge
Careers Fair
Have access to careers information and advice through their Form Tutor, Subject Teachers, Head of House, library and Director of Careers.