Year 7

• • The main focus of this year is to ensure pupils settle into Fulford School.

  • Pupils are introduced to future careers related to subject areas and are introduced to resources for

    career research.

  • Pupils are encouraged to start to think about their strengths and interests and to match these with

    potential careers.

  • All pupils across Years 7-13 are informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to

    find out about these.

  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and

    events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these opportunities and activities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.

  • Pupils are introduced to stereotyping across different aspects of life including careers.

Year 8

• • The main focus of this year is to develop careers investigation skills and to raise awareness of the variety of different routes into employment.

  • Introduce pupils to career related key terms.

  • Introduce the concept of transferable skills and the importance of developing employability skills.

  • Develop job comparison research looking at skills needed, income, qualifications, and employment conditions.

  • All pupils across Years 7-13 are informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to find out about these.

  • Gender stereotyping – to recognise stereotypical views; understand how job stereotyping might affect, own career choice.

  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these opportunities and activities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.

  • The Stock Market Challenge – stock market simulation activity. Pupils work in teams to buy and sell shares/currencies just as a city trader would. They need to buy at a low price and sell at high price to maximise the value of their portfolio developing team working, money and confidence skills, as well as gaining an insight into business/financial careers.

  • Pupils are encouraged to use the careers resources in more detail to explore different career areas and match careers to their strengths and interests.

Year 9

• • The main focus this year is to support pupils in choosing their KS4 GCSE Options.
  • Pupils will be supported to understand the options choices procedure at Fulford School; find out about which GCSEs they may need for different future careers; find out about what types of careers relate to
  • subjects they are interested in.
  • Pupils will be encouraged to find out more about STEM careers. All pupils across Years 7-13 are
  • informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to find out about these.
  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and
  • events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these activities and opportunities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.
  • Develop career research skills and decision making skills.
  • Job exploration.
  • Careers websites exploration.
  • Careers quizzes to assess personality, skills, interest and strengths and match to potential careers.
  • The Stock Market Challenge – stock market simulation activity. Pupils work in teams to buy and sell
  • shares/currencies just as a city trader would. They need to buy at a low price and sell at high price to maximise the value of their portfolio developing team working, money and confidence skills, as well as gaining an insight into business/financial careers.
  • Pupils identified as potentially NEET, vulnerable or at risk of disengaging, are identified for early intervention, targeted and prioritised when arranging 1:2:1 careers interviews.

Year 10

• • The main focus of this year is on preparing for the world of work.

  • All pupils will take part in a 1 week work experience placement with an employer.

  • Pupils will receive support to prepare for work experience including how to look for a placement; how to contact employers; positives of work experience; skills employers’ look for; health & safety in the workplace.

  • Work experience reflection and recording post placement.

  • Creating a CV, covering letter and mock application for a job.

  • Pupils are informed of any relevant in person and/or virtual work experience opportunities; careers fairs; apprenticeship and employer fairs; University & HE fairs and encouraged to apply/attend to speak to representative’s first-hand about the opportunities/courses they offer.

  • Pupils will be encouraged to find out more about STEM careers. All pupils across Years 7-13 are informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to find out about these.

  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these activities and opportunities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.

  • Learning about where to find job opportunities.

  • Visit to The University of York and taster lecture.

  • Careers Fair – opportunity to engage with a number of local employers/Post 16 providers.

  • Pupil voice – careers fair & University visit survey

  • Pupils are encouraged to use the careers resources in more detail to explore different career areas and Post 16 Options.

  • Pupils identified as potentially NEET, vulnerable or at risk of disengaging, are identified for early intervention, targeted and prioritised when arranging 1:2:1 careers interviews.

  • Referral to Learning and Work advisors for those pupils who are potentially NEET, LAC or in need of additional intensive support to ensure transition post 16.

Year 11

• • The main focus of this year is on Post 16 options and applications.
  • Pupils are made aware of all the options available to them Post 16 including:
  • > Staying on at Fulford Sixth Form
    > Moving onto another Sixth Form/College course

• • Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  • Exploring the different types and levels of courses including A levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships/traineeships and the advantages/disadvantages of each of these.
  • Choosing what to do next – what is important to individual pupils when deciding what to do after year 11.
  • Decision making – influences on my decision, steps to making a decision.
  • Support to make Post 16 applications.
  • Job investigation including local job market information and where to find vacancies
  • Learning about where to find volunteering opportunities.
  • Pupils are encouraged to use the careers resources in more detail to explore different career areas and Post 16 Options.
  • Completion of Post 16 Destination Questionnaire to identify pupils in need of additional support around Post 16 Options choices.
  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these activities and opportunities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.
  • Pupils are informed of any relevant in person and/or virtual work experience opportunities; careers fairs; apprenticeship and employer fairs; University & HE fairs and encouraged to apply/attend to speak to representative’s first-hand about the opportunities/courses they offer.
  • Pupils are informed of, and encouraged to attend, other local Post 16 provider Taster Days and Open Evenings.
  • Pupils are informed of The Russell Group 24 leading UK Universities.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to attend the Fulford internal Sixth Form taster day to sample studying A level subjects they may be interested in.
  • For pupils who do not wish to stay on in the Sixth Form, and who may be considering a vocational course at college, these pupils will have the opportunity to attend the Alternative Taster Day within school where pupils can access taster lessons from local colleges/amazing apprenticeships.
  • Amazing Apprenticeships presentation
  • Pupils are encouraged to use the careers resources and careers quizzes in more detail to explore different career areas, careers matched to their skills and interests, and Post 16 Options.
  • National Citizen Service – presentation
  • Labour Market Information (LMI) – exploring different careers; qualifications needed; average salary; live vacancies; any apprenticeships available in that career area; jobs of the future; job prospects in the local York/North Yorkshire areas
  • York College Presentation.
  • Lunchtime employer “Drop-In’s” – display stands and informal discussion.
  • Pupils will be encouraged to find out more about STEM careers. All pupils across Years 7-13 are informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to find out about these.
  • Interview tips/skills.
  • Mental health in the workplace.
  • All pupils will have an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team – SLT Destination Interviews.
  • All pupils will be provided with the opportunity for a personal guidance interview with a qualified careers adviser by age 16, with the opportunity for a further interview if attending the school sixth form.
  • Pupils identified as potentially NEET, vulnerable or at risk of disengaging, are identified for early intervention, targeted and prioritised when arranging 1:2:1 careers interviews.
  • Referral to Learning and Work advisors for those pupils who are potentially NEET, LAC or in need of additional intensive support to ensure transition post 16.

Year 12/13

• • The main focus of Years 12/13 is to look at all the options available Post 18.

  • Pupils are made aware of the options available to them Post 18 including university or another HE institution, apprenticeships, and employment.

  • Pupils will be encouraged to find out more about STEM careers. All pupils across Years 7-13 are informed of resources to research STEM careers and encouraged to find out about these.

  • Pupils are encouraged to use the careers resources in more detail to explore different career areas and Post 18 Options.

  • All pupils in Years 7 – 13 are included in the distribution of resources, activities, information and events during key weeks throughout the year including National Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week. Pupils are encouraged to engage with these activities and opportunities to widen their knowledge and future aspirations of the different options and careers available.

  • Pupils will work closely with their Tutor, and Head of Year, to enable them to make an informed next step Post 18.

  • Pupils are informed of The Russell Group 24 leading UK Universities.

  • Pupils are informed of any relevant in person and/or virtual work experience opportunities; careers fairs; apprenticeship and employer fairs; University & HE fairs and encouraged to apply/attend to speak to representative’s first-hand about the opportunities/courses they offer.

  • Job investigation including local job market information and where to find opportunities.

  • Interview skills and preparation for interviews at University/employment.

  • Finding out about alternative routes to university and how to apply to these using Unifrog.

  • Recognising how to make a good application.

  • UCAS, applications and personal statement support.

  • Understanding pupil finance in HE.

  • Amazing Apprenticeships Presentation.

  • Labour Market Information (LMI) – exploring different careers; qualifications needed; average salary; live vacancies; any apprenticeships available in that career area; jobs of the future; job prospects in the local York/North Yorkshire areas.

  • Career ready masterclasses and mentoring.

  • National Citizen Service – presentation.

  • Year 12 pupils have the opportunity to undertake a 1 week work experience placement.

  • Pupils identified as potentially NEET, vulnerable or at risk of disengaging, are identified and offered the opportunity for a 1:2:1 careers interview. intensive support to aid a positive transition into a Post 18 destination.
  • Referral to the Learning and Work advisor for pupils who are potentially NEET or LAC, to offer more