Employers don’t doubt the academic credentials of students, but bemoan their lack of the essential employability skills of decision making, communication, leadership and being a team player. This ‘game,’ created by psychologists, is used as an interview strategy for high ranking employment positions. Adapted here for the 14 - 19 age range, this is an engaging and fun way of building these skills. In all, allow for a one hour session, but can be broken into two sessions.

This is a series of careers lessons. They are delivered in tutor time during the Autumn term. They are not aimed at directing students to specific careers but about target and goal setting, understanding where they are and how to develop. The first lesson kicks off with the power of first impressions and the importance of manners. There is a lesson descriptor for display in the tutor room. All lessons are power point presentations. The aim is to motivate and build confidence and independence on their way to the paid world of work. This is part of a series of packages delivered throughout the year.

This is a series of activities aimed at starting the thinking process leading up to choosing subjects to study at KS4. Activities are for students to complete individually and to discuss with the class and at home with parents. Rather than looking at specific subjects, the aim is to focus students into thinking about their interests, career ambitions, strengths & weaknesses and some essential does and don’ts.

Whatever your interest, there’s probably a career in it. An assorted range of interests and the careers connected to them. This poster is a way of getting students thinking and researching abut potential careers.