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| Year Group | Theme/Focus Key | Learning Outcomes | Gatsby Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Self-Awareness & Introduction to Work |
- Understand personal strengths and how they relate to jobs
- Define what a career is - Explore dream jobs and future ambitions - Understand key employability skills - Learn basic budgeting and saving |
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4 |
| Year 8 | Exploring Work Sectors & the World of Work |
- Explore different work sectors (e.g. green, tech, creative)
- Research future-focused careers - Understand job recruitment processes - Explore workplace behaviours and expectations |
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM5 |
| Year 9 | Pathways & Personal Strengths |
- Identify pathways to specific careers
- Understand qualifications & LMI - Prepare for work experience (skills match) - Explore Post-16 options - Understand stereotypes in careers - Make informed financial choices |
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM5, BM7 |
| Year 10 | Careers in a Changing World |
- Understand the value of qualifications
- Examine how careers are changing (AI, green economy, etc.) - Develop career ambitions - Attend a work experience placement |
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BM6 |
| Year 11 | Preparation for Post-16 & Financial Independence |
- Explore and evaluate Post-16 options
- Write CV and personal statement - Practice interview and presentation skills - Understand payslips, taxes, and adult finance (loans, insurance, etc.) - Explore paid and volunteer research roles |
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BM7, BM8 |
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