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Careers Curriculum

Alongside our thematic curriculum, the Tri-School Federation has developed a Careers Curriculum with clear objectives

  • Develop Ambition: Inspire children to aspire towards future learning and careers.
  • Understanding Local Industries: Ensure all children leave our primary schools with a good understanding of local industries across North Norfolk.
  • Preparation for Modern Life: Equip children with skills and knowledge for modern life.
  • Responsible Citizenship: Foster responsible, active citizenship.
  • Work-Based Skills: Develop practical work-based skills underpinned by our school values and learning characteristics.
  • Communication and Audience Skills: Offer opportunities to communicate effectively and explore skills related to different audience levels.

Implementation Stages

  1. Class-Based Termly Assemblies: Introduce career concepts and local industry insights through regular assemblies.
  2. Termly Enrichment Days: Special days dedicated to exploring various careers and skill sets.
  3. Visits and Business Links: Facilitate real-world learning through visits and partnerships with parents, local businesses, and community members.
  4. Virtual Careers Workshops: Implement virtual workshops to expose children to various professions and industry experts, expanding their understanding beyond local opportunities.
  5. Career-Related Learning Evaluation: Use the Career Related Learning Pupil Evaluation Form to assess and reflect on pupils' engagement, learning outcomes and development throughout the curriculum.

Annual Framework

  • Autumn: Introduce local industries and their relevance to our rural context.
  • Spring: Focus on learning new skills and applying them in practical contexts.
  • Summer: Present new learning and ideas, creating real audiences for their work.

Industry Focus Per Class

  • Nursery: Introduction to Construction.
  • Reception: "People Who Help Us," focusing on Emergency Services and Construction.
  • Year 1: Transport and Storage, highlighting the importance of logistics.
  • Year 2: Engineering, fostering future problem solvers.
  • Year 3: Retail and Marketing, including product design, selling, and advertising.
  • Year 4: Human Health, Sports Industry, and Social Services, focusing on careers such as Doctors and Social Workers.
  • Year 5: Media, Social Influencers, and Journalism.
  • Year 6: Finance, covering budgeting, spending decisions, mortgage rates, and house prices.

Industries are selected based on the context of our schools in North Norfolk