Timeline Years 9-13
| Year | Aims | Objectives |
| 9 |
Begin to equip pupils with good working habits and introduce activities related to careers, work, professions and vocations: - Create group cohesion - Build confidence - Enable self expression - GCSE Choices |
· Introduced to careers library and online resources with explanations on how to use them. · Access online information on college Intranet. · Listen to talks by guest speakers from visiting business, alumni and watching video to support the variety of professions. · Pupils receive support in making choices and lessons reflect this in the curriculum. · An introduction to our 'calling' and 'passion' when looking at career pathways. · Register with Futurewise for Morrisby testing. |
| 10 |
Continue to introduce job and career profiles through guest talks - Encourage self-esteem and positive self-image. - Raise awareness of their individual needs, interests, beliefs and attitudes relating to careers and the working life. Begin the programme with ISCO towards the end of 10. |
· Set specific tasks and activities within Choices curriculum. · Identify relevant sources for careers and work information. · Ensure students are aware of location of resources. · Understand subjects they are good at and enjoy. · Interview individuals as practice for world of work experience. · Explore coping strategies within work environment · Understand rights and responsibilities at work |
| 11 |
Build on the foundations of previous two years. - Prepare pupils for work experience throughout the year - this takes place after GCSE's in the summer term. - Identify possible career options and link to subject choice in sixth form and beyond. |
· Coach those students wishing to explore alternatives to sixth form, forming action plans with structure and realistic goals. · Individuals have practice career interviews via ISCO and Careers Coaching Centre. · Encourage students to attend taster sessions for degree choices at universities and further afield. · Listen to guest speakers highlighting different career pathways with greater emphasis on 16+ provision. · Experience other taster sessions where possible. · Contemplate post GCSE options and engage on one-to-one careers sessions with careers coach. |
| 12 |
Build upon the Futurewise Morrisby report received in Year 11 and recommendations for careers and degree programmes. - Introduce the UCAS cycle, how to apply, expectations and choosing courses and universities wisely. How the UCAS system works. |
· Deliver sixth form presentations by tutors, careers coach, external speakers. · Invite academic speakers, and encourage taster sessions. · Profile and publicise University Open Days · Present sessions on how to write your personal statement. · Fees and Funding, living as a student. · Complete Centigrade online · Gap years and Year in Industry. · Attendance at Merseyside HE Convention at the University of Liverpool |
| 13 | Further support the UCAS application cycle |
· Help, guidance, support in the final stages of UCAS application · Mock Interviews for students applying to Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, veterinary and any other students who requires interview for world of work. |
