Primary Careers Education.
Starting earlier - fighting stereotypes, widening horizons.
Research by Teach First and Education and Employers in 2019 put forward a very strong case for primary schools to promote careers learning for pupils. This has been backed by the Government in their careers strategy and other publications. You can access this report here
The main aims of primary careers education are:-
- Enhancing the understanding of jobs and careers.
- Growing the skills required in a modern labour market, such as problem solving or teamwork.
- Improving pupil outcomes by changing pupil attitudes and enhancing their understanding of what different subjects can lead to.
This of course will lead to a need for secondary schools to amend and update their programmes as pupils from feeder schools arrive with more understanding of the world of work.
Janet was one of the authors of The CDI Primary Framework and speaks and writes frequently on the topic. She can write, advise, support and speak on the topic.
contact: info@outstandingcareers.co.uk
