When designing our Curriculum, we had a responsibility to incorporate the cross-cutting theme of Careers and Work- Related Experiences (CWRE). Learning about CWRE is central to helping learners understand the relationship between their learning and the world of work.
WHAT ARE CAREERS AND WORK RELATED EXPERIENCES (CWRE)?
Our curriculum enables learners to develop towards the Four Purposes of the Curriculum for Wales, the starting point and aspiration for every child and young person in Wales.
CWRE enables learners to develop in preparation for the challenges and opportunities of further learning and the ever evolving world of work. CWRE can be divided between activities aimed at progressing learner knowledge, skills and understanding and those that are designed to influence attitudes and aspirations.
At a primary level, our intention is to widen learner’s horizons, challenge stereotypes and provide learners with a wide range of experiences. A breadth of attitudes, behaviours and skills can be encouraged at this stage which will set our learners up for life.
VISION
At High Street Primary school, we undertake an inclusive and whole-school approach to CWRE. All stakeholders have a role in the realisation of careers and work related experiences being established in the foundations of our teaching and learning as an enabler of ambition and aspirations for future career pathways.
For learners aged 3 to 11 years at High Street Primary School, activities and opportunities are integral, engage and embed exposure to education and transitions. Children take the initial steps to linking learning in school, bridging the gap between school based learning and the world of work.
OUR PURPOSE AND AIMS
To foster realism in terms of future possibilities.
To deliver a CWRE programme which covers a breadth and depth of learning and teaching experiences, which will include digital environments, and contributions from a variety of stakeholders.
§Where appropriate, to ensure CWRE provision includes opportunities for individual advice and guidance,
To provide authentic experiences as well as opportunities to learn from a diverse range of role models.
To improve learners and staff understanding of the links between education, skills and work opportunities, preparing learners for adult hood at earliest stage.
To contextualise learning to increase motivation to learn.
To raise awareness of different types of job roles, including employment and self-employment.
To challenge stereotypes in the workplace.
To develop employability skills, e.g. communication, problem solving, team working, time management, computer, digital and analytical skills.
To support learners to appreciate and see purpose to using skills integral to the four purposes, including creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, personal effectiveness, planning and organising.
To develop entrepreneurial skills and behaviours.
WHAT WILL THIS LOOK LIKE?
· Learners will develop an understanding of the purpose of work in life, both for themselves and for society as a whole.
· Learners will become increasingly aware of the range of opportunities available to them, broadening their horizons.
· Learners will develop the attitudes and behaviours required to overcome barriers to employability, career management and lifelong learning.
· Individuals will appreciate the increasing range of opportunities in the workplace where an ability to communicate in Welsh is important.
· Learners will explore opportunities through a variety of meaningful experiences in learning, work and entrepreneurship.
· Individuals will develop resilience and the ability to be adaptable in response to challenges, choices and responsibilities of work and life.
· Learners will aim high, embrace learning and actively build their careers.
· Learners will create opportunities to develop the skills they need for their careers.
· Learning will enable learners to appreciate how their contributions can benefit not only themselves but also the future prosperity of their communities, Wales and the wider world.
· Learners will experience personal growth and strengthen their wellbeing and personal agency as they build their aspirations towards their future careers.
USEFUL LINKS
CAREERS WALES PILOT QUALITY AWARD
We are currently the only primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan that is undertaking this pilot.
Careers Wales can help you to plan your career, prepare you to get a job, and find and apply for the right apprenticeships, courses and training. https://careerswales.gov.wales
