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 About
the Department:
The Careers curriculum is responsible for increasing
the awareness of the world of work and training.
It forms part of the citizenship learning experience. Careers lessons are
taught by tutors - as part of PSHE and
Citizenship - at both KS3 and KS4. Careers is
also taught by our Connexions-Futures advisor.
Students are expected to leave both key stages
with a clear awareness of access into work, training and further
education. The School has
a careers library and dedicated careers
interview suite.
Key
Stage 3
Careers at Key Stage 3 is a growing area. Careers modules will be taught
in all Years as part of
the Citizenship and PSHE programmes of study. In
addition to this, the Connexions-Futures careers advisor provides
supporting guidance as well as some interviews. The School
computer network and School Library
boasts careers software such as Kudos to help students
develop career pathways as well as recognize their own strengths,
weaknesses and interests. A number of careers related activities take
place in Year 9. These include Take our Children to Work
Day and Construction Challenge.
Key Stage 4
Careers related activity is intensified with more focused activity leading
to post16 progression. Students
are interviewed in Year 10 and 11. They also receive further support and
guidance from Connexions-Futures as well as Tower Hamlets College and
other local institutions to ensure a smooth progression into work,
training or further education. All
students
participate in a wide range of careers activities culminating in a Work
Experience placement for two weeks. These include the Getting Ahead
Conference and Head to Head Interviews. The School works
closely with the Tower Hamlets Education and Business Partnership to
provide these activities and others.
Staffing:
Sim Khera |
