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Year 7
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT2 (Advisory)
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Understand your own personal strengths and weaknesses
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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How does gaining higher qualifications increase the breadth of jobs and earning potential you can access?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Understand how different jobs require different skills and knowledge
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Careers Carousel- hear from 4 different speakers about their careers and reflect on these.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT3 (Careers Week – DEAR)
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What makes for a dream job?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Be able to understand the range of graduate jobs in a brief way i.e. being able to name 10-20 graduate jobs
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT6 (PSHE Drop Down Day)
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The benefits of setting ambitious goals and being open to opportunities in all aspects of life.
About different work roles and career pathways, including clarifying my own early aspirations.
Different types of work, including employment, self-employment, and voluntary work.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers with the Curriculum
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HT6 (Warwick University Trip Preparation)
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Why do I want to go to university? What are the reasons people want to go to university?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT6 (Warwick Trip)
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Students attend a 4 day residential to University of Warwick where they learn about university life, meet current undergraduates and learn about studying Politics at university.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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Year 8
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Advisory)
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Can one person make a difference? How to have a real positive impact in any job
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT2 (Advisory)
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What types of job are high-impact? How to choose which world problem to focus on.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Understand the range of graduate jobs in more depth i.e. what does a pharmacist do?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Careers Carousel- hear from 4 different speakers about their careers and reflect on these.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Understand jobs in terms of advantages and disadvantages and likes and dislikes of jobs.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day - DEAR)
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Understanding the concept of LMI and how it may affect job choice.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Relating your own personal strengths and weaknesses to the skills needed for different jobs.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT4 (Advisory)
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Understand key employability skills needed for success in many workplaces and how to develop these.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT5 (Morning Meeting Slides and Discussion)
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How are universities similar and different? Campus v City, subject specialisms, facilities, London vs non-London, Super selective, highly selective
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT6 (PSHE Drop Down Day)
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The different work roles and career pathways, and to challenge stereotypes and family or cultural expectations that may limit aspirations
To review strengths, interests, skills, qualities and values and how to develop them. Including the skills and qualities required to engage in enterprise.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers with the Curriculum
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HT6 (University of Bath Trip)
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Visiting Bath University and understanding how student societies work at university.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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Year 9
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Assembly and Reflection Task)
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Explain how you have benefited from careers/universities activities and what you have learnt.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Research skills- how do I find out information about careers and universities?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Careers Carousel- hear from 4 different speakers about their careers and reflect on these.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Understanding how careers may develop over time and how these relate to companies structures e.g. understanding promotions, sideways moves, changing sectors etc.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week Drop Down Day)
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Write a cover letter when applying for work shadowing to present yourself within a selection process.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (GCSE Options Process)
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An understanding of the different routes at post 16 and beyond to achieving your goal (Apprenticeships/Degree apprenticeships/BTECs etc.)
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT4 (Workplace visit preparation)
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Understand health and safety aspects relating to work experience and laws on child employment.
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Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
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HT4 (Workplace visits)
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All students take part in a workplace visit in a sector of their interest in small groups to gain an experience of the world of work.
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Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
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HT5 (Morning Meeting slides and reflection)
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University courses- what is out there? How do I find out more?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT5 (Advisory)
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Employability and subject choice. How does subject choice now, after GCSEs and in the future affect my employability?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT5 (Oxford University Trip)
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Students visit the university of Oxford, where they attend subject taster lectures and understand the collegiate university system.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT6 (PSHE Drop Down Day)
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About routes into work, training and other vocational and academic opportunities and progression routes.
The laws and by-laws relating to young people’s permitted hours and types of employment.
To manage emotions in relation to future employment.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers with the Curriculum
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HT6 (Upper School Transition Day)
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Make targets to reflect your aims for your next steps e.g. GCSE grades, Post 16 choices
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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Year 10
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Advisory)
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Pupils relate their academic targets to their next steps
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT1 (Advisory)
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What can I do beyond the curriculum to develop passion in my subjects?
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Benchmark 4 - Linking Careers with Curriculum
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HT2 (Advisory)
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University and employability- what doors do different courses open or close?
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT2 (Advisory)
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Why does it make financial sense to go to university? Student Finance/other bursary/sponsorship opportunities /comparing cost to apprenticeships etc
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT3 (Careers Week)
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How to network effectively in a speed networking format.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT4 (Advisory)
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Understand the qualities and attributes needed to succeeed in different careers and how to record these.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT4 (Advisory)
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How to complete application forms, cover letters and CVs to be successful with lots of guidance.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT5 (Interview Drop Down Day)
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How to complete and interview an application form effectively, understanding STAR format of interview questions. All students have a mock interview with an employee and receive verbal and written feedback.
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Benchmark 3 - Adressing the needs of every student Benchmark 5 - Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT5 (Guidance meetings)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with all of the Year 10 to discuss Work Experience and future career plans.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT5 (Advisory)
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How jobs are changing in the future e.g. portfolio careers/flexible working
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT5 (Advisory)
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Understanding salaries including starting salaries and progression and what that means in reality.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT6 (PSHE Drop Down Day)
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The information, advice and guidance available to them on next steps and careers, how to access appropriate support and opportunities.
To explain the benefits and challenges of cultivating career opportunities online; how to manage their online presence and its impact on career opportunities.
Their rights and responsibilities at work (including their roles as ‘workers’, and the roles and responsibilities of employers or unions). •
How to challenge discrimination, and harassment in the workplace.
About confidentiality in the workplace, when it should be kept and when it might need to be broken
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Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers to the Curriculum
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HT6 (Work Experience Preparation Day)
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How work related learning can help you understand more about careers and how to do it safely.
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Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
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HT6 (Work Experience Preparation Day)
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How to nerwork effectively in a relaxed networking format in preparation for effective communication during work experience.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT6
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All students take part in a 4 day Work Experience Placement
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Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
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Year 11
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Post 16 Drop Down Day)
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How to complete application forms and cover letters to be successful, with some assistance.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT1 (Post 16 Drop Down Day)
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How your post16 options can affect your choice of careers in the future, and have the opportunity to have a taster day to experience these options. This includes hearing from an FE College, Apprenticeship provider and a Sixth Form.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT1 (Post 16 Drop Down Day)
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How to complete an interview/application form effectively, understanding STAR format of interview questions.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT1 (Guidance meetings)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with all Year 11 students to discuss Post 16 options and create action plan
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT2 (Sixth Form Taster Day)
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All students experience a day in the life of Sixth Form, including taster lessons and the opportunity to Q&A with current Sixth Form students. There is an optional trip as part of the day to visit a college.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT2 (Advisory)
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Understand how you can use LMI data to choose a career – McKinsey assembly using data from a research report on LMI.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week)
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How to develop skills to independently communicate with adults from a range of careers and how to ask them questions about their role through Speed Networking.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT3 (Advisory)
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How to understand how selection is carried out in the workplace, with relation to equality of opportunity, interview skills etc.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT4 (Guidance meetings)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with Year 11 students who are not staying at KSA for Sixth Form to support with applications and confirm intended destinations.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT4 (Advisory)
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How do I understand university league tables?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT4 (Advisory)
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Understanding the different types of university degree e.g. those with placement years, those with integrated masters, sponsored degrees etc. and other routes into careers.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT5 (Advisory)
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What can you do over summer to develop that passion?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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GCSE Results Day
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All students will have the opportunity to meet with a member of staff to assist them with their next steps. All students destinations are recorded.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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Year 12
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Induction)
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What is my vision? What do I achieve when I leave KSA?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT1 (Sussex University Trip)
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All year 12 students visit the University of Sussex
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT2 (Advisory curriculum)
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Why do we go to university? What opportunities does university offer?
What is the UCAS process?
How do I make the most of opportunities to build my UCAS in Y12?
What are Apprenticeships? Why should I choose this pathway? How does the application process differ between these two pathways?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT2 (Guidance conversations)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with all Year 12 students to understand their goals for the next 5 years and to create an action plan for the student to complete including applications to university access schemes, apprenticeship taster sessions and work experience.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT3 (Advisory curriculum)
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How am I a professional member of Sixth Form / the wider community?
What is professional dress?
How do I communicate effectively and professionally?
How do I use technology at school and in the workplace?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (BP Speed Networking)
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All students take part in a Speed Networking event at BP
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
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HT3 (Careers Week)
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All students attend a Careers Fair
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT4 (Advisory curriculum)
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How do I set up a bank account? What is important to consider when getting a bank account?
How do I budget effectively?
How do I find a part-time job?
How do I write a CV? How do I write a cover letter? How do I get references?
How do I balance my studies and my part-time job?
What skills can I develop with a part-time job?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT4 (Guidance conversations)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with targeted Year 12 students who need support in completing activities this year to help them achieve their goals
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT5 (Advisory curriculum)
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What course would I like to do at university?
Which universities should I consider?
How do I select which open days to attend?
How do I write a personal statement?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT5 and 6 (PSHE Drop Down Days)
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The implications of the global market for their future choices in education and employment and how to recognise career possibilities in a global economy.
Their rights and responsibilities as students in casual, part time jobs, including the ‘gig economy’.
The importance of professional conduct and how it can be demonstrated in different workplaces, including following health and safety protocols.
To appreciate the importance of workplace confidentiality and security including cyber security and data protection.
The importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace and how to recognise and manage harassment in the workplace.
The role of trade unions and other professional organisation in supporting workers’ rights. Including to challenge prejudice and discrimination.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers to Curriculum
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HT6 (Advisory curriculum)
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As part of the end of term activities:
- Apprenticeship Launch Day including mock group task.
- Visit to an apprenticeship provider.
- Subject related visit in London.
- Complete a volunteering day in the local community.
- Complete a mock interview with an employer panel and receive feedback.
- Write a first draft of their university personal statement.
- Attend a careers fair and meet a range of employers.
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Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 4 – Linking Careers with Curriculum.
Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
Benchmark 6 – Experiences of the Workplace
Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT6 (Guidance conversations)
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All students have a conversation with a member of the Sixth Form Leadership team, where they discuss their End of Year grades and relate these to their plans for university and apprenticeship applications. A summer action plan is set.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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Year 13
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When will it happen?
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Objective
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Link to Gatsby Benchmarks
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HT1 (Guidance conversations)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with all Year 13s to review summer action plans for university and apprenticeship applications
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT1 (Advisory curriculum)
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What am I working towards?
How do I select the right universities/apprenticeship providers?
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT1 and HT2 (Guidance conversations)
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Sixth Form Destination mentors work with their students to help them complete applications to University and Apprenticeships. All students also have follow up meetings with Ms Al-Hariri to discuss course and apprenticeship choices.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT2 (Advisory curriculum)
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How do I prepare for interviews? What are the challenges and excitements of leaving home? What does my academic, social life and routines look like at university and in the workplace?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT3 (Advisory curriculum)
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How do I build my CV?
What opportunities are available for me at university to help my career?
Preparing for online tests, interviews and assessment days (including session with recruiters)
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
Benchmark 2: Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
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HT3 (Careers Week)
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Students attend a Careers Fair, with work experience, internship, apprenticeship and graduate opportunities.
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Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
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HT4 (Guidance conversations)
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Ms Al-Hariri meets with all students to discuss application outcomes and decide 1st and 2nd choices ahead of the UCAS deadline.
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Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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HT4 (Advisory curriculum)
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Understanding Student Finance, and financial budgeting for both students and apprentices
Applying for university bursaries and scholarships.
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Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
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HT5 (Advisory curriculum)
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How do I choose from the options I have available – university and apprenticeships?
What happens if I don’t get my grades?
What does results day look like?
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
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HT5 (PSHE Drop Down Day)
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The concept of ‘affordability’ and how to budget effectively at university, and how a budget might have to be adapted when moving out of home).
How to manage taxation and national insurance.
About pensions and their importance; knowing the benefits of starting early and making regular, realistic contributions
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 7 – Preparing for Further and Higher Education
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A Level Results Day
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All students will have the opportunity to meet with a member of staff to assist them with next steps including clearing, adjustment and gap year advice.
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Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of every student
Benchmark 8 – Personal Guidance
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