New Hall School Careers Programme 2023/2024 – Years 7, 8, 9 Intent: The Careers Programme for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 intends to provide a range of information and experiences that will enable students to develop an awareness of their strengths and opportunities in the labour market, and how this can help them to make informed decisions about their GCSE options. Implementation: Students will complete dedicated Careers lessons through the PSHEE programme, and these will be supported by careers learning delivered in lessons linking careers to the curriculum, visiting speakers and co-curricular activities. Impact: Students will be more aware of their own skills and how they link to future careers in the modern labour market and will feel confident in choosing their GCSE options. Year 7 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session)
Content 1 - Who am I? Self-reflection, self-awareness. Students explore their own identity, culture and characteristics and why they are all important when researching careers.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8
2 - Exploring Dream Jobs Identifying the skills required for their dream job and how they link to their own skills and characteristics.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
3 - What is a career? Students consider what “career” means to them and discuss key trends and how they could impact their future.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
4 - What is an entrepreneur? Students explore what makes an entrepreneur and identify what makes them successful and evaluate the advantages/disadvantages of self-employment.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 6, 7
5 - What is work-life balance? Students explore what we mean by work-life balance and why it is important. They identify strategies for maintaining wellbeing.
Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons Assemblies
6 - Careers and the Future Students explore how careers have changed over time, compare “then and now” facts about careers and make predictions about future jobs. Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. All students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver careers related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development. Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
Cocurricular Activities National Careers Challenge
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities and record them on Unifrog. See the co-curricular programme.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 6, 7
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 6 CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5
CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3 All students take part in the National Careers Challenge. Students work in small groups to CDI: Grow throughout Life, complete a challenge set by employers to simulate a real-life business task. The aim is to develop an Create Opportunities, See awareness of employability skills. the Big Picture GB: 1, 4
Year 8 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session)
Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons
Content 1 - What are my interests? Students describe their interests and draw the connections with career pathways.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8
2 - Job Applications and CVs Students develop an understanding of how employers recruit staff and the purpose of a CV.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
3 - Challenges and rewards of work Students identify some of the rewards and challenges associated with working and define what having a growth mindset means.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
4 - Creating the life you want: making a vision board Students describe what they want their life to look like in the future and draw connections between their skills, abilities and interests to formulate realistic goals for the future.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 6, 7
5 - What does success mean to you? Students define what success means to them by ranking measures of success, identifying their own successes and linking them to different career paths.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 6, 7
6 - Careers and the Climate Students explore ’green’ careers and identify ways that careers can positively or negatively impact climate change. Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. Students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver careers related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development.
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 6
Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4
Assemblies Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week. Cocurricular Activities Employer Workshops
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities. See the co-curricular programme. All students take part in an employer led workshop designed to highlight the range of opportunities available in the labour market.
CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5 CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, See the Big Picture GB: 1, 2, 4, 5
Year 9 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session) Second half of Michaelmas Term to support GCSE options
Content 1 - What are my skills? Students will reflect on their skills and achievements and link them to career and study options.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow Throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8
2 - What comes after school: the main learning pathways Students will identify a learning pathway to explore and name pathways, qualifications, skills, and progression opportunities related to a career.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
3 - Decision making: choosing what to study at KS4 Students identify important factors to consider when making subject choices for GCSEs and outline what they need to do to make an informed decision.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
4 - Taking control of your journey Students identify their own career needs and begin to explore how they can create their own career journey.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 6, 7
5 - Working and earning: managing your money Students identify some key employment rights as a school age worker and learn to calculate different rates of pay and how to budget.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 6, 7
6 - What is the labour market and why is it important? Students define the labour market and labour market information and learn to source and compare different information. Parent A parent information evening will be held to explain the GCSE options process in detail, and this Information will be supported by extra sessions available in the Careers Office after school for students to Evening ensure they fully understand the options available to them.
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 6 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 3
Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons Assemblies
Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. Students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver careers related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development. Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
Cocurricular Activities
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities. See the co-curricular programme.
Careers Students take part in a Careers Speed Networking session with local and national employers from Speed the key growth areas in Essex, healthcare, construction, engineering, digital technology, logistics, Networking ‘green’ jobs, to support Labour Market Information.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5 CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3 CDI: See the Big Picture, Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5
New Hall School Careers Programme 2023/2024 – Years 10, 11 Intent: The Careers Programme for students in Years 10 and 11 intends to build on previous learning, further enhance self-awareness, develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge employers look for when recruiting staff and prepare them for the world of work. Implementation: Students will complete dedicated Careers lessons through the PSHEE programme and these will be supported by careers learning delivered in lessons linking careers to the curriculum, visiting speakers and co-curricular activities, including Mock Interview Day and Work Experience. Impact: Students will be more aware of their own skills, how they link to future careers in the modern labour market, and will feel confident in choosing their GCSE options, applying for jobs and entering the world of work. Year 10 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session) First half of Trinity Term (after Mock Exams)
Content 1 – Recruitment & Selection Introduction to recruitment and selection techniques and Mock Interview Day.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow throughout Life GB: 3
2 – Personality Quiz Students use the Unifrog personality quiz to discover their personality type.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 3
3 – Careers of Interest Students will research careers related to their personality profile and identify a job they would like to “apply for”.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 3
4 – CV Writing Students write a CV tailored to the position they would like to “apply for”.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 3
5 – Cover Letter Students write their Cover Letter tailored to the position they would like to “apply for”.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 3
Mock Interview Day
6 – Interview Techniques Students attend an interview techniques workshop. Students have a one-to-one interview with a business volunteer from the local business community, New Hall Alumni Association or from the parent community.
Work Experience
Students will be required to undertake at least three days of voluntary work experience designed to help them explore career opportunities, expand their network and gain an understanding of workplace culture.
Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons
Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. All students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver career-related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development.
Assemblies
Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities are available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
Cocurricular Activities
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities and record them on Unifrog. See the co-curricular programme.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 3 CDI: Create Opportunities, Explore Possibilities, See the Big Picture GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, Manage Career GB: 2, 5, 6 CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5
CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3
Year 11 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session) First half of Michaelmas Term
University Visit
Content 1 – Post 16 Choices Students identify the full range of post 16 options and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
2 – Decision Making – Choosing your Post 16 Pathway Students explore how to make an informed decision before choosing the post 16 pathway that is right for them.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
3 – Apprenticeships vs Higher Education Students identify the advantages and disadvantages of apprenticeships vs higher education and evaluate how different personal factors may affect choices and decisions.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 7
4 – Exploring Opportunities to Develop Skills and Experience Students explore volunteering opportunities and paid work to research how different opportunities can help them to develop skills and experience that will be of benefit to them in the future.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 7
5 – The Future Labour Market Students identify how the labour market is changing, the impact AI is having on our future and how this may affect the jobs of the future.
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3
6 – Evaluation of Skills Students reflect on their own skills and experience and how they need to respond to the changing labour market and enhance their own CV. Students attend a local university for a taster day which will include a talk on Higher/Degree Apprenticeships.
CDI: Grow Throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 3, 7
Careers Students attend the annual Careers Convention to meet with a wide range of employers from Convention different industries, as well as universities and local apprenticeship providers. Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons Assemblies
Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. Students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver career-related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development. Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities are available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
Cocurricular Activities
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities. See the co-curricular programme.
CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, Manage Career GB: 2, 3, 5, 7 CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5
CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3
New Hall School Careers Programme 2023/2024; Sixth Form Intent: The Careers Programme for students in Years 12 and 13 intends to provide information and experiences that will enable students to make informed decisions about their post-18 options and develop the skills required for the world of work. Implementation: Students will complete dedicated Careers lessons through the PSHEE programme and these will be supported by careers learning delivered in lessons linking careers to the curriculum, visiting speakers and co-curricular activities, including Careers Day, Work Experience and employer/university visits. Impact: Students will be aware of the full range of post-18 options, including Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, so they are able to make informed decisions that are both aspirational and realistic. Students will have an understanding of the changing nature of the labour market and develop the skills necessary to manage their own career. Year 12 Delivery PSHEE lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session) Second half of Trinity Term
Content 1 – Guidance Preparation Students reflect on their own career aspirations and prepare for a one-to-one guidance meeting.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8
2 – Post-18 Pathways Students explore the full range of post-18 pathways and evaluate and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
3 – Goal Setting Students explore what is important to them and set their own career goals and develop an action plan.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
4 – Networking Students research the importance of networking and building professional relationships and how this can support their career management.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 6, 7
Careers Day
5 – Wellbeing; Balancing Life and Work Students research employment rights and discuss the importance of work-life balance and the advantages and disadvantages of higher education at different life stages.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 6, 7
6 – What makes a ‘good’ employer? Students will explore what a ‘good’ employer means to them, how to conduct research into employers and their values and ethics, and how this aligns to their own. Students take part in a Careers Day which includes Personal Branding and Networking Skills. All students have a one-to-one interview with a volunteer from the local business community, New Hall Alumni Association or from the parent community.
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 6
University Visit
Students take part in a university taster day to include a campus tour, subject lesson and higher/degree apprenticeship talk.
Work Experience
Students undertake at least three days of voluntary work experience designed to help them explore career opportunities, expand their network and gain an understanding of workplace culture.
UCAS Discovery Exhibition Careers Fair
Students are invited to attend the annual UCAS Discovery Exhibition where they can speak to a wide range of universities in one place to aid their research.
Employer Talks
Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. All students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog.
Students attend the annual Careers Convention to meet with a wide range of employers from different industries, as well as universities and local apprenticeship providers.
CDI: Create Opportunities, Explore Possibilities, See the Big Picture GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 7 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, Manage Career GB: 2, 5, 6 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 3, 7 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 5, 7 CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5
Subject Based Lessons Assemblies
All subjects deliver career-related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development. Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
Cocurricular Activities
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities and record them on Unifrog. See the co-curricular programme.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5 CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3
Year 13 Delivery PSHEE Lessons x 3 (25-30 minutes per session) 1st half of Michaelmas Term
Content 1 – Personal Branding Students reflect on the Year 12 Careers Day and review their own personal brand through their CV and social media presence and explore how their own online presence can hinder or help their career.
Framework/ Benchmark CDI: Grow throughout Life GB: 2, 3, 8
2 – Preparing for Interviews Students research the different recruitment and selection methods used by employers and practice their own interview technique.
CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 7
3 – Assessment Days Students take part in a Mock Assessment Centre and then reflect on their own performance to identify areas for development.
CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 2, 6, 7
4 – Managing Transition Students explore and discuss the challenges they may face with their post-18 transition to university or into the workplace and begin to identify strategies to manage the transition.
CDI: Manage Career GB: 2, 7, 8
5 – Employment Relationships Students research the different employment relationships, particularly self-employment and entrepreneurship, and highlight the advantages and disadvantages.
CDI: Balance Life and Work GB: 2, 3, 6, 7
6 – Hybrid and Flexible Working Students explore how working arrangements have changed and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid and flexible working.
CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 6
Careers Convention
Students attend the annual Careers Convention to meet with a wide range of employers from different industries, as well as universities and local apprenticeship providers.
Student Finance Workshop Employer Talks Subject Based Lessons
Student finance workshop delivered by local university.
Assemblies
Programme of lunchtime employer talks available for students to sign up to. All students must attend at least one talk per year and record their attendance on Unifrog. All subjects deliver career-related activities to highlight how their subject links to future pathways and skills development. Careers information related to subjects is available on Firefly. Careers related assembly delivered to all year groups during National Careers Week. Apprenticeship awareness activities are available to all students during National Apprenticeship Week.
CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities, See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 5, 7 CDI: See the Big Picture GB: 2, 3, 7 CDI: Create Opportunities GB: 3, 5 CDI: Explore Possibilities GB: 2, 4 CDI: Explore Possibilities, Create Opportunities GB: 2, 5
Apprenticeship talks delivered during National Apprenticeship Week. Cocurricular Activities
All students are encouraged to take part in a rich and varied programme of co-curricular activities and record them on Unifrog. See the co-curricular programme.
CDI: Create Opportunities, Balance Life and Work, Explore Possibilities GB: 3