Strategic Vision
All students at BBIH will experience a scaffolded careers programme enabling them to be fully equipped with the skills needed for further study and employment. Throughout the programme, students will complete a careers ‘passport’ which is focused on developing the following employability skills:
- Self-motivation – taking an active part in future decision making
- Self-assurance – having the tools and skills to present themselves appropriately
- Aspiration – having goals for the future
- Informed – understanding the opportunities available and making realistic choices
- Experience – exposure to experiences of work and different industries/infrastructure
- Achieving – taking part in opportunities and gaining recognised qualifications
- Accountability – understanding how to take responsibility
- Resilience – developing the ability to overcome any barriers
- Team work – effectively working alongside others
- Communication – developing effective communication skills
The following table shows all career based activities that are accessible across the different key stage groups, linked to the key skills listed above
| Activities | Details | Impact | Key skills developed |
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Display
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Career based displays are placed around school Subject specific career related displays in key areas | Increased awareness of options available/profile of careers | 1,3 |
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Enrichment
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Enrichment days to take place throughout the school year that can link to the employability skills | Students aware of their skills developed through enrichment days and their strengths/areas for development in terms of the employability skills | All |
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Careers skills passport
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Students complete a skills passport during PSHE lessons across the year | Students will be aware of their knowledge/skills/areas for development | All |
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Visiting speakers
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Throughout the year visiting speakers will take assemblies | Students have an improved awareness of the variety of jobs and careers available, the skills and qualifications required and the realities of the associated job market. | 2,4,5,6 |
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Student voice
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Student voice used to gather outreach and views/understanding of careers | School aware of strengths and gaps – used to inform future planning | 1,2,7,9,10 |
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Career Fair |
Careers fair held at school | Increased student awareness of the variety of careers available within the local community | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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Career trips |
Students to access trips for exposure to different vocational pathways | Increased student awareness of the variety of careers available nationally and within key areas and how to access these pathways | All |
| Careers Library
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Creation of a careers and university section in the school library. Job information and university/college prospectuses to be displayed | 1,3,4,7 | |
| Parental/Carer engagement | Designated career lead contact information accessible via website to invite collaboration and feedback.
Additional links on website Parents evening |
Creates a support network for students and opens up continued conversations about their aspirations |