Exploring careers

 Through our Careers Programme that is underpinned by the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework that defines the best careers provision in schools and colleges. We aim to:  

• To support the development of skills to prepare children for the  transition to life beyond school  
• Support children in making informed decisions which are appropriate for  them 
• Provide children with well-rounded experiences  
• Develop essential skills such as communication, independence and  resilience  
• Inspire and motivate children to develop themselves as individuals and live  as independently as is possible 
• Promote lifelong learning  
• Involve parents or carers where appropriate 

This half term we met Callum, a junior soldier, who came down from Harrogate to speak to us about life in the army and also to give us the experience of a PT session! We enjoyed asking Callum our questions and then going outside to learn how to march. 

Thank you so much for coming Callum. 

This half term one of our learners raised they'd like to be a PE teacher when they are older! We discussed lesson planning,  activities and how to ensure engagement in a lesson. J planned a lovely lesson for the children at our other school site and delivered it like a pro! He'll continue to do this weekly with new ideas. This will feed into a young leader award and hopefully start a pathway for him. 

This half term one of our learners raised they'd like to be a kitchen fitter when they are older! We discussed this and what they'd need to know to fulfil that job role - we also went to explore some kitchen showrooms to get some ideas!  

In September 2025, all children have taken part in careers week and have discussed themselves, people who help them and their hopes and dreams for the future. We have our own careers ladder that starts in KS1/2, where appropriate, so that children can start to think about the future early and be as prepared as possible! 

As part of careers week, we explored a lot of different career options and tried to talk to people about their role and what it takes to do that job. We met a policeman in the park and discussed his duties. We might like this as a job!

As part of careers week, we explored a lot of different career options and we discovered that you can be an artist and get paid to paint! We looked at our favourite styles and started to paint our favourite things in different styles. I wonder if anyone will buy them?