Year 8

Year 8

Broadening Horizons

Focus: Pupils to begin thinking about the wide variety of jobs around them and the different pathways.

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Brief outline of activities: Students will explore the different pathways after they leave school. They will appreciate the notion of an average salary and that some jobs will pay more, because of the learning, studying or skills development involved. This is a classroom based workshop which helps pupils consider forthcoming opportunities in relation to being ‘options ready’.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. To gain a greater awareness of the pathways available after they leave school

2. To learn about the national average wage and how this compares to the average wage in Wigan

3. To explore the different jobs that exist within our own school and the annual wage.

4. To have a meaningful encounter with a local employer.

 

Pastoral Curriculum – Mapping My Future

Focus: Pupils will explore what their future might look like and widen their aspirations.

 

Brief outline of activities: During weekly pastoral curriculum sessions, led by form tutors, pupils will identify positive role models and the characteristics they have to be successful in the future. 

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify positive role models and define their characteristics

2. Consider what their dream future might look like to widen their aspirations

3. Recognise the value in seeking out enrichment opportunities to develop their skills and confidence

4. Identify some of the skills which enable individuals to be enterprising

 

Pastoral Curriculum – Raising Aspirations Presentations

Focus: Gaining insights into career paths from guest speakers

 

Brief outline of activities:  Students listen to presentations from professionals in various job sectors, including medicine, government and politics, architecture, and finance. They gain insight into the career paths these guest speakers followed to achieve success in their fields.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Career Pathways – Identify the different routes professionals take to enter and progress in various industries.

2. Gain Insight into Job Sectors – Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and skills required in fields such as medicine, government, architecture, and finance.

3. Explore Education & Training Requirements – Recognise the qualifications, education, and experience needed for different careers.

4. Understand Workplace Skills & Expectations – Recognize the key competencies, work ethics, and professional behaviours valued in different sectors.