Careers Curriculum
At Bents Green School, we work in partnership with employers and other stakeholders to support students to make aspirational, realistic and informed choices that will allow them to be prepared for adulthood.
Below is our current careers curriculum for years 7 - Post-16:
Year 7
Autumn 1 - What is a job?
Autumn 2 - Enterprise Project: The Big Challenge
Spring 1 - Enterprise Project: The Big Challenge
Spring 2 - Leisure, Sport and Tourism (LMI)
Summer 1 - Transport and Logistics (LMI)
Summer 2 - Healthcare (LMI)
Year 8
Autumn 1 - Why do we work?
Autumn 2 - Enterprise Project: The Big Challenge
Spring 1 - Enterprise Project: The Big Challenge
Spring 2 - Construction (LMI)
Summer 1 - Marketing, Advertising and PR (LMI)
Summer 2 - Charity and Voluntary Work (LMI)
Year 9
Autumn 1 - What happens next?
Autumn 2 - Manufacturing (LMI)
Spring 1 - Skills Builder Project
Spring 2 - Retail (LMI)
Summer 1 - Preparation for Work: CVs and Interviews
Summer 2 - Hospitality and Catering (LMI)
Year 10
Autumn 1 - The World of Work
Autumn 2 - Preparation for Work: Application Forms and Vocational Profiles
Spring 1 - Information, Technology and Digital (LMI)
Spring 2 - Preparation for Work: Interview Skills Revisited
Summer 1 - Skills Builder Project
Summer 2 - Environment and Agriculture (LMI)
Year 11
Autumn 1 - Rights at Work
Autumn 2 - Childcare/ Education (LMI)
Spring 1 - Entrepreneur and Self-employment Paths
Spring 2 - STEM Careers (LMI)
Summer 1 - Social Media (LMI)
Summer 2 - Reaching Your Goals/ Raising Aspirations
Post-16
Autumn 1 - Visiting Colleges and Reflections
Autumn 2 - Christmas Fair: Managing Money
Spring 1 - Preparing for Work Experience
Spring 2 - Work Experience
Summer 1 - Work Experience
Summer 2 - Teamwork Transition
Employer Encounters, Future Study and LMI (Labour Market Information)
Every student and their parents/carers should have access to good-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. At Bents Green School, we provide our students with access to a wide range of opportunities and organisations to help expand their knowledge and understanding of the world of work. This is embedded within our careers curriculum.
Our safeguarding policy outlines our procedures for checking the identity and suitability of visitors. All education and training providers will be expected to adhere to this policy.
Our Careers Programme
Bents Green School is fully committed to providing a careers programme that is underpinned by our four key values: Learning, Wellbeing, Respect for Self and Others, and Preparation for Adulthood.
Our careers programme is curated in line with the Careers Development Institute (CDI) Framework and the Gatsby Benchmark. The key learning areas covered within our programme and the CDI Framework encourage students to: Grow Throughout life, Explore possibilities, Manage Careers, Create opportunities, Balance Life and work, and See the big picture.
Students will be given the opportunity to engage with the careers programme through three tailored approaches:
| Separate provision | Integrated provision | Personalised provision |
|---|---|---|
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Experience of Workplaces: Careers Events Career Drop-down Days Work Experience Supporting transition to Post-16 and beyond |
Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers: Dedicated careers lessons Encounters with employers Encounters with further and higher education |
Personal Guidance/ Addressing The Needs of Each Young Person: One-to-one meetings with a tutor, mentor or careers adviser. |
Useful Organisations and Careers Support
Please see below details of current career opportunities and companies we have worked with in previous years. This information will be helpful for students and parents/carers, teachers and employers.
Inspire SY
Inspire SY is a platform for people aged 16-24 in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. It offers direction to help assist young people to make their next steps and there is a Padlet which acts as the ‘Virtual Youth Hub’ and is full of local and national resources.
Inspire SY is also on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook sharing opportunities, with an ‘Opportunity Hour’ every Thursday 1pm-2pm. This involves sharing up-to-date information about various opportunities, including job vacancies, apprenticeships, traineeships, courses, training and support which is available.
Apprenticeships and Supported Internships
There are many different apprenticeships and supported internships available in the local area.
Amazing Aprenticeships is a great way to view the apprenticeships on offer. Alternatively, you can find an apprenticeship through the Government website or on the Sheffield City Council website.
You can also find options for supported internships on the Sheffield City Council website.
Hepp
The Higher Education Progression Partnership (Hepp) works across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire to encourage more children, young people and adults to consider higher education opportunities.
Additional resources for our students about their progression to higher education can be found here. You can find further information on the website.
Sheffield Futures
Local Market Information (LMI) for Parents/Carers
LMI For All effectively describes the world of work – ranging from descriptions of different careers, their entry routes, promotional prospects, salaries paid, skills and qualifications needed, etc. Crucially for young people, LMI also covers future demand – what kinds of jobs will be in demand after leaving school and what kinds of skills will be needed?
LMI provides information guides on several job sectors:
- Architecture Guide
- Charity Sector Guide
- Civil Service Guide
- Creative and Digital Media Sector Guide
- Fenestration Guide
- Financial Services Sector Guide
- Food Services Sector Guide
- Health and Social Care Sector Guide
- Legal Sector Guide
- Local Government Sector Guide
- Manufacturing Sector Guide
- Retail Sector Guide
For more information, please visit the Local Market Information website.
Contact Us
If you are a parent/carer wishing to learn more about our careers curriculum, or a employer/training provider wishing to work with Bents Green School, please contact our Curriculum and Quality Manager for Careers.
Nicola Worth - Curriculum and Qulaity Manager for Careers
Tel: 01709257277 (Option 1 - Ask for Bents Green School) Email: nworth@bentsgreen.sheffield.sch.uk
For more information on our approach to exploring Career opportunities with our students please see our Careers Policy.