Careers Information for School Staff
Uplands School follows the Equals curriculum which aims to support young people developing the life skills they need with as much independence as possible, focusing on the functional aspects of learning. All staff at Uplands School are involved in CEIAG for our young people; both to support their knowledge and skill development and to raise their confidence and aspirations. This takes place through:
- Citizenship which is embedded through the curriculum
- The B Skills ‘Careers’ framework throughout the school
- Work and Careers lessons in sixth form
- Enterprise activities
- Work-related learning
- Work experience
- Preparation for adulthood related work linked to their EHCP
Useful Information for School Staff
Uplands School Work related learning policy
- Barclay’s Life Skills – resources developed by teachers to support employability skill development. They also have some SEND specific resources available. (https://barclayslifeskills.com/).
- Careers Pilot - allows students to learn more about themselves and their strengths and interests and utilise this information to look for information on a range of job sectors (https://careerpilot.org.uk/).
- icould – free online teaching resources, including quizzes and links to other useful websites and resources. (https://icould.com/teaching-resources/).
- My World of Work – session/lesson plans and other resources designed to make careers education inspirational and fun. (https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/teaching-resources/).
- National Careers Service - provides information, advice and guidance to help young people and their families make decisions on learning, training and work, including advisors available on the phone/live chat. (https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/).
- Oak National Academy – videos and resource packs to support lessons around the world of work. (https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/subjects/independent-living/access-points/applying-learning/units/world-of-work-al-0804).
- Preparation for Adulthood – specialist resources for employability and independent living etc. (Preparing for Adulthood: All Tools & Resources - NDTi)
- Skills builder - free online resources to support development of essential skills required by employers and throughout life. (https://www.skillsbuilder.org/).
- Swindon Career Hub - set up by Great Western Hospital, Swindon Career Hub gives information on local careers related events and resources involving local employers. (https://swindoncareershub.info/events).
- The Careers & Enterprise Company – a collection of resources to support CEIAG in schools and colleges is available here. (https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/all-resources-all-one-place). A collection of SEND specific resources can be found by following the link (https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/browse-category/send).
