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