Children have their first aspirations aged 3-4 years
By the age of 7 children are beginning to think about what they can and cannot do because of their gender.
Being more aware about higher education by age 10 means a child is over twice as likely to end up at a more competitive university than someone who was first exposed in their late teens.
Children make career limiting decisions by age 10, which they solidify by age 14.
The child of a parent working in a higher professional or managerial job is 20 times more likely to end up in a similarly high status role than a child with a working class parent is to end up in a professional job.
The 'Pathways' strand is about increasing pupils exposure to information, encounters, opportunities and experiences that will help them make more informed decisions about their futures and successfully supporting them into the next stage of their lives. Works in tandem with the ‘Self’ and ‘Academic’ strands to develop one consistent provision
Creating a pathway to a remarkable future career is of tremendous importance for pupils who are part of our AET Remarkable Alternative Offer as they may need greater nurturing of these aspirations and they may have more barriers to overcome on their route to a remarkable future.
KS1 students are exposed to role play situations that expand their understanding of work and opportunities.
KS2 students are introduced and taught about a wider range of career opportunities. The extended and academic curriculum offer more opportunities to explore the skills, attitudes and characteristics valued the workplace.
Careers week
recognising, understanding and supporting individuals with their aspirations for life and create support for pathways to achieving this. Using the community to to enable understanding and support.