Careers
Here is information about Endeavour to Employ (our MAT-wide initiative to support all students to aim high).
THE LOCAL OFFER
Staffordshire Connects | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer Information, support and services for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). www.staffordshireconnects.info |
APPRENCTICESHIP SEARCH BAR
(many of these are local and require no previous qualifications)
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Search apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England. www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk |
BBC CAREERS PAGE WITH INFORMATION TO LOOK AT TOGETHER
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Careers. Whether you're deciding what to study, planning your future career or just curious about the world of work, we're here to help with advice from experts and from young people who've found ... www.bbc.co.uk |
SKILLS BUILDER HOMEZONE
(daily challenges to practice the essential employability skills at home, plus information about skills and employability in the Parent Zone)
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Helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home. Access short lessons and challenges to help your child build real-world skills to help them succeed. www.skillsbuilder.org |
General Tips for Talking About Careers With Your Child
- Keep language clear, short, and concrete
- Give processing time
- Offer choices instead of open questions if needed
- Use visual supports (pictures, objects, written options)
- Accept non-verbal responses (pointing, choosing, gestures)
š Example Full MiniāConversation
Parent: “What was your favourite thing today?”
Child: “Art.”
Parent: “What did you like about it?”
Child: “Painting.”
Parent: “Do you think you’d like a job where you make art or design things?”
Child: “Maybe.”
Parent: “Shall we look at some jobs that use art skills together?”
