Key Stage 3 & 4
Key Stage 3
The programme for Key Stage 3 & 4 enables students to become aware of their skills and make informed decisions about their options and their future. They will focus on:
- Understanding themselves, their skills and the influences on them
- Begin to learn how to research opportunities in learning and future work
Year 7 – Skills & Qualities (beginning to think about your future)
Students focus on who they are and what they enjoy. They will be introduced to the importance of transferable skills and how this can impact on their future choices and goals. They also learn who to approach for help and guidance and how those people can give important advice.
Year 8 – Aspirational Goals and types of Employment
Students start to consider what subjects they enjoy and are good at. They have the opportunity to think about their aspirations and what pathways to take.
Students learn about the different types of employment they can work in and the advantages and disadvantages of different employment contracts
Year 9 – Setting Goals and Making Decisions
Students begin to think about what they will choose for their GCSEs so we will guide them to make the best choice for them.
The careers programme will play a pivotal part in helping them to make the right choice by offering guidance and demonstrating how we can research into careers.
Useful links
All Year groups
Year 9
Careerpilot : Parent zone : Choices at 14
The Ultimate Options Guide: 2026 - BBC Bitesize
Key Stage 4
The students are supported in the next phase of their decision making as they facilitate work experience and investigate post 16 pathways and the idea of lifelong learning and development.
- Increasing occupational awareness
- Developing planning skills
Y10 – The Future of Work and The Labour Market.
As they begin their GCSE course, students begin to look at the working world and how they can prepare for it. We focus on the future of work, the employability skills that are required and the Labour Market, ensuring they are aware of where the needs are in the world of employment.
Y11 – Choosing The Right Pathway For You.
This year is about making an informed choice. They will receive advice and guidance, directing them to sixth form, college or apprenticeships, ensuring all students continue on the career pathway suitable for them.
Useful Links:
Y10
National Careers Service - How to get work experience
Futures For All - Work Experience
Y11
Gov.uk - Search apprenticeships
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KS 3 4 Careers Provision Benchmarks
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