Careers information / Work Experience 

(taken from the Bethany School Careers Policy)

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EYFS and Primary

In Reception and Year 1 pupils explore occupations including public services, trades and professions  throughout many of the 9 topic themes and particularly in the work and people topics. This includes provision of role play opportunities, dress up and play. Visits from parents and other relevant trips provide a living example, and stories are used. We ensure inclusion and diversity is promoted. 

Throughout Year 2-Year 6 pupils have further opportunities to explore the world of work, starting with God's work, the work of creation and people throughout history, and how we can work for him using the gifts he has given us today.  Pupils continue to consider the careers of people around them and their own aspirations for future employment. Family afternoons and guest speakers provide chances to hear about and visit a variety of workplaces. Stereotyping is challenged to ensure pupils from all backgrounds, gender, diversity groups and those with SEND can consider the widest range of possible careers. 

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Year 7-9

Senior class pupils develop career skills throughout the curriculum with particular emphasis in the work, communication and nations topics. They complete personality and career suitability testing and consider team roles, marketing and finance. They have hands-on experience by setting up their own business, the ‘Bethany Enterprise’ where they work together to manufacture and sell a product and evaluate the process by way of assessment. They continue to have visits from alumni and parents to talk about a range of career and study options in tutor time and family afternoons. Stereotypes and prejudice are considered particularly in worldview studies where we seek to ensure all pupils' career aspirations are encouraged. Pupils have a one-to-one meeting with the Careers lead in year 9 to assist with choosing GCSE options in light of strengths and future plans of study. In World View Studies (PSHE grid) pupils consider the skills and attributes necessary for work, as well as practicing goal setting, problem solving and confidence building. They consider employability skills and how their online presence may impact their work. 

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GCSE class

In Year 10/11 work continues to assist pupils develop career goals and transition to the next steps of post 16 education. They plan and prepare for 4 days of work experience in Year 10 which gives them invaluable real-life experience (See Careers Policy, appendix 1). In Year 11 pupils and parents attend a transition meeting providing information about applying for Key stage 5, and discussing the range of subjects, technical, vocational, academic and apprenticeships options available. Pupils visit the local university careers fair and attend 6th form and college open evenings with support from parents. Pupils also have a confidential interview with an external careers advisor to help them identify potential future careers. In year 11 they are supported to complete the application process using Sheffield Progress which includes writing a personal statement and identifying their relevant experience. They have the opportunity to write a CV and use the national careers service website skills health check and continue to hear from visiting speakers and attend family afternoons.

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The following websites provide impartial careers advice...

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