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Careers Education
"Empowering all to make appropriate choices and become happy, fulfilled individuals who are confident members of a modern society."
You will receive one dedicated Careers Education lesson each half term. These lessons are delivered by Dr Dando, our Level 7 qualified Careers Adviser and teacher, so your learning is informed, impartial, and tailored to your needs. Over time, you will build confidence, understand yourself and your strengths, explore future pathways, and learn how to make well-supported decisions at key points.
Each half term focuses on a different theme from the CDI Career Development Framework. Together, these themes make sure you cover all the essential aspects of career development in an age-appropriate and progressive way.
Below you can see the Careers Education lesson you will take each half term, organised by the six CDI themes.
Half Term 1- Grow throughout life
These lessons help you understand your strengths, interests and how you are developing over time.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who am I? To develop self-awareness | What am I good at? To learn why skills are important | What can I be? To learn about gender stereotypes | Why should I do work experience? To learn about work experience | What am I doing next? To learn about post-16 options |
Half Term 2- Explore possibilities
These lessons help you explore different careers, courses and future pathways.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What about the feel of a place? To learn about workplace culture | What is my dream job? To explore possibilities | What next? To learn about what comes after school | Who do I want to work for? To explore employer profiles | What else is there? To learn about college |
Half Term 3- Manage career
These lessons help you learn how to spot and make the most of opportunities.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is a career? To learn what a career is | What is it like? To consider the challenges and rewards of work | What is my decision-making process? To learn about choosing what to study at Key Stage 4 | What would work for me? To learn about career types | What am I feeling? To manage transitions |
Half Term 4- Create opportunities
These lessons help you make informed decisions about your next steps.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who am I? To learn what an entrepreneur is | What do I want my future to be like? To create a vision board of the future | What can I do to take control? To learn about gender stereotypes | What do I say? To prepare for a careers guidance meeting | What to do to get ahead? To learn about networking |
Half Term 5- Balance life and work
These lessons help you understand how careers fit alongside personal goals and wellbeing.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What do I want my life to be like? To explore work-life balance | What does success mean to me? To learn about success | What are my rights? To learn about the rights of young workers | What happens on work experience? To prepare for work experience |
Half Term 6- See the big picture
These lessons help you explore how the world of work is changing and what this means for you.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What might the future look like? To learn about careers and the future | What can I do to help the climate? To learn about careers and the climate | What is out there? What is the labour market and why is it important? | Year 10 World of Work Week |
