– CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 5)

 Year 7 students are introduced to WISER with an emphasis on personal development.  Unifrog is launched with Year 7 through their Computer Studies lessons.  Students are involved in SAS (Skills Action Service) from Year 7 – 8. Students partake in a variety of courses which are designed to ensure they develop a range of skills, using them to serve a local, national or even international community. This part of our curriculum achieves a wide variety of objectives: students develop essential skills and attributes such as project management skills, self-confidence and enterprise. Their exposure to a variety of opportunities will contribute to their own personal development. Students will be provided with many of the key enterprise skills needed in today’s society. These include skills such as leadership, teamwork, planning and design, working to deadlines, risk taking, ICT and communication skills. Students have the opportunity to attend the Skills Show which provides young people the ability to interact with Worcestershire’s largest employers from a variety of industries.

Careers Speed Dating

All students in Year 7 take part in a careers speed dating activity in the summer term. The event provides a chance for students to “speed meet” several professionals. Using quick-fire questions, students will gather information on several careers. The activity allows students to communicate with peers and professionals and get an understanding about different jobs whilst introducing them to networking.

Useful Links

Summer term sees students partaking in Geek Week, where teachers explore work related applications for their subjects that is not related to the curriculum for example:

  • English – Journalism
  • Drama – Sales/Events
  • PE – Sports therapy/massage
  • Maths – Accounting
  • Business Studies – Practical Issues of running a business

Teachers share their knowledge, outsource guest speakers or organise trips to back up their topic which allows students the opportunity to gain further encounters with employers and career choices.