Careers Programme Summary
Careers Programme Summary
Nottingham Free School is committed to providing a planned programme of Careers, Employability and Enterprise for all students in years 7-13. At Nottingham Free School we believe that all young people and parents will need advice, guidance and support in working towards and planning for the future after leaving the academy.
| Year | Theme | Aims | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | The world is my oyster | Have knowledge of a range pathways + careers Identify my skills and strengths Identify my dreams Recognise and evaluate stereotypes of working life Understand employability (transferable) skills – such as being organised, resilient etc Understand apprenticeships and higher education | Job of the week (in tutor) Aspire Group (Nott Uni) (some students) Lesson with a Quantity Surveyor |
| 8 | My goals, my future | Have knowledge of a range of careers/ pathways Understand how to access LMI Recognise importance of STEM careers Recognise +evaluate careers stereotypes Recognise different ways of working Understand the importance of researching careers Understand the relationship between social media and work Understand higher education and apprenticeships | Job of the week (in tutor) Aspire Group (Nott Uni) (some students) Nottingham University Assembly -Higher Education Big Bang Fair (TBC) |
| 9 | Exploring pathways | Understand yourself Recognise unconscious bias of self and others in relation to careers choice Know how to research jobs and Labour Market Information Understand post-16 options – pros + cons of vocational and academic pathways Write a CV Making GCSE options choices | Job of the week (in tutor) Aspire Group (Nott Uni) (some students) One to one check-in with tutor or senior leader to discuss options for GCSE Workshop by Nottingham University on careers and degrees NFS careers presentation (November) Ada Lovelace Day – off-site STEM visit (15 girls) |
| 10 | Stand out from the crowd | Develop employability skills (CV writing, interviews) Apply for and find a work experience placement Prepare for and complete work experience Be aware of your responsibilities and rights as a student, trainee or employee for staying healthy and following safe working practices Understand how our social media presence can affect our employability Evaluate post-16 options | Job of the week (in tutor) All visit Nottingham University Aspire Group (Nott Uni) (some students) Work experience Employer mock interviews Finance workshop ASK apprenticeship workshop Post-16 options workshop (delivered by external careers adviser) |
| 11 | Life after GCSEs | Understand how to apply for college / post – 16 – write application forms Explore post-16 options using Unifrog and college websites Know how to analyse the labour market Consider degree courses requirement to ensure post-16 options are relevant | Job of the week (in tutor) Local colleges invited into school Careers afternoon – listen to a range of speakers Parents careers information evening Aspire Group (Nott Uni) Personal Guidance interview with level 6 adviser Work placements and additional support arranged for vulnerable students |
| 12 | Looking to life after A levels | Have knowledge of different pathways – employment, apprenticeship, university Have the skills to make informed decisions about the future (LMI) (Visiting speaker + Monday job of the week) Know how to apply for university Understand personal finance Understand data protection, Rights and responsibilities at work, A good CV (Visiting speaker) Linked in – (visiting speaker) | Job of the week (in tutor) Mock interviews with employers (end of year 12) Work experience (July 2024) Range of visiting speakers Personalised opportunities placed in Unifrog "locker" Careers interview with level 6 adviser offered |
| 13 | Careers interview with level 6 adviser - offered Input on advanced and intermediate apprenticeships Detailed guidance on university application process Personalised opportunities placed in Unifrog "locker" Mock interviews with head teacher (tbc) UK Universities and Apprenticeships Fair (in person at Nottingaham University – June 2024) |