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Norfolk County Council Careers culture and curriculum 'Padlet'.

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Norfolk County Council Careers culture and curriculum 'Padlet'.

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Here at Sheridan we recognise the social, emotional and physical needs of all our children and young people and include well-being and mental health as a key learning goal which is embedded into our daily practice and curriculum. We teach our children that each individual has the right to feel happy, cared for and safe and that with these capabilities students can live a happy and fulfilling life.

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The Sheridan Careers curriculum promotes a positive sense of self, mental health and wellbeing regardless of age, sex, religion, race, ethnicity, culture and disability. This enables our pupils to transfer scientific knowledge and apply it to their own health and relationships, whilst promoting self-advocacy to give young people the information they need to help them develop healthy, nurturing relationships of all kinds.

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We thrive to teach our pupils the essential skills required in every day life such as: Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Staying Positive, Aiming High, Leadership and Teamwork following this framework

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SCARF Planning templates and tools

SCARF is designed so that you can tailor it to your pupils' needs. The ready-made programmes below provide a starting point. Choose one of them - or build your own programme. If you choose SCARF half-termly units then long-term and medium-term plans are also provided for these.

Progression and Assessment

Curriculum alignment and mapping tools

Statutory and non-statutory guidance

RSE (Eng) and RSHP (Sco) resources

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SCARF Planning templates and tools SCARF is designed so that you can tailor it to your pupils' needs. The ready-made programmes below provide a starting point. Choose one of them - or build your own programme. If you choose SCARF half-termly units then long-term and medium-term plans are also provided for these.

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At Sheridan School, we are committed to providing a comprehensive careers education programme, that meets the unique needs of our students across Key Stages 3, and 4.

We want our students to experience a careers curriculum that establishes a growing knowledge and awareness of the world of work and what they as young people can aim for as they prepare for adulthood and post-16 transition. This includes delivering a breadth of opportunities and experiences to facilitate students building their own pathway. The intention of our careers programme is to empower students to develop a clear understanding of their personal strengths, interests, and aspirations, equipping them for successful transitions into further education, training, or employment.

Our students face unique challenges and due to the nature of their needs and diagnoses we are acutely cognisant when applying the appropriate curriculum demands. At Sheridan School, we believe that through the ethos of SCARF (Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship), students develop positive approaches to their learning and self-management skills whilst understanding the needs of both them and others. The school ethos is woven through the career’s curriculum throughout the school.

Our careers education is designed to:

Foster self-awareness, resilience, and self-esteem among students, recognising their individual challenges and strengths.

Provide tailored guidance to help students make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Encourage students to be ambitious, broaden their horizons and explore their aspirations.

Enable students to make informed decisions.

Cultivate positive relationships with local businesses, colleges, and vocational training providers, offering real-world insights and opportunities; to enrich the curriculum and promote high achievement.

Integrate careers education seamlessly into the wider curriculum, ensuring that students can make effective connections between their learning and future career aspirations.

Promote lifelong learning and adaptability, encouraging students to understand the evolving nature of the workforce and the importance of continuous personal development.

We do this as we want our pupils to know their skills and strengths; know what they are good at and what they find hard. We want our pupils to work towards Preparing for Adulthood- Independent Living; to have hope and optimism, adaptability and resilience. We want our pupils to learn and make progress so they can thrive and experience success in their future pathways. We want our pupils to pursue and value their own wellbeing and happiness in a rapidly changing world.

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We use the Zones of Regulation curriculum sequences throughout our daily curriculum at Sheridan, encouraging pupils to express and understand their emotions.

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Teach Kids to Manage Big Feelings Through Effective Social Emotional Learning

Over 80% of U.S. public schools reported in 2022 on the negative impact of the pandemic on child well-being and self-regulation. Kids are:

Struggling to manage their feelings and mental health

More disruptive in the classroom

Needing additional social, emotional, and behavioral support

(source: National Center for Education Statistics)

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The Zones of Regulation is a complete social-emotional learning curriculum, created to teach children self-regulation and emotional control.

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Cross Curricular; How it all links together...

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Cross Curricular; How it all links together...

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Preparation for adult life: skills

School Life: being safe and interacting in a social environment

Science: Biology and the human body, reproduction, puberty

Citizenship & History: learning about the world around me, history and politics of RSHE objectives

P.E: Making people feel welcome, inclusion

Maths: managing money, screen time usage

Literacy: Character focus, descriptions and feelings

Computing: Relationships online, E-safety

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The Careers framework for pupils with SEND

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The Careers framework for pupils with SEND

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At Sheridan we use a bespoke framework for pupils with SEND to base our planning and objectives on.

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In a modern society, finding the right career path is very daunting, but with the focussed support at Sheridan School, the students can carve a way forward. We can and will…

·        Help students understand the changing world of work, the impact of technology and realistic expectations in how long the working life extends.

·        Develop research skills to find out about opportunities, develop skills and attitudes and qualities to make a successful transition.

·        Support inclusion, challenge stereotypes and promote equality of opportunity.

·        Contribute to strategies to raise achievement, in particular, motivation.

Pupils will have access to a career’s curriculum from KS3 onwards and this will be routinely monitored and evaluated to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Pupils will be presented with opportunities to meet and talk with previous students to find out about their experiences and aspirations.

Experiences of different workplaces and environments.

Careers education builds in subject related careers information to link learning to the real world.

Meaningful encounters with the world of work.

Careers fairs and skills workshops.

To achieve our intent, we implement a multifaceted careers education strategy in the following ways:

Curriculum Integration:

Enrichment Opportunities: We provide a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes that expose students to various career paths, including work-related group projects within offsite environments.

Personalised Learning: The careers education programme is personalised, with career guidance sessions tailored to each student’s individual needs. We utilise one-to-one mentoring and coaching to help students navigate their options effectively.

Skills Development: Our curriculum incorporates essential skills development, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which are vital for success in any career. These skills are woven into lessons and practical activities.

Collaboration with External Providers:

Partnerships with Local Businesses: We actively engage with local employers to create work experience opportunities, job shadowing initiatives, and industry visits, ensuring that our students gain firsthand experience of the workplace.

Engagement with Post-16 Providers: Close links with colleges and training providers are established to facilitate smooth transitions for students moving into higher education and/or vocational training when they leave school.

Continuous Professional Development:

Staff Training: Regular training sessions for staff on the latest careers education practices are conducted to ensure that teachers and support staff are well-equipped to guide students effectively.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Feedback Mechanisms: We continuously seek feedback from students, parents, and local employers to refine and improve our careers programme, ensuring it remains relevant and impactful.

Tracking Progress: We maintain robust tracking systems to monitor student engagement with careers education, their progression towards achieving their career goals, and the overall effectiveness of our programme.

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We often partake in celebration days throughout the year which promote diversity and values such as Comic relief, Children in need, to learn about the world around us and how we can play our part as a school. We explore our own selves with celebration days of 'Nero-diversity week'. We also focus on how we can help the planet. Focusing our attention on the Carbon Print Week, and how we as a school can assist with this.

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Cut Your Carbon is our month-long carbon-cutting challenge. Taking place throughout November 2023, the campaign challenges young people and their families to complete nine simple actions that will reduce their carbon footprint. Cut Your Carbon is a great way to…Read more

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Sheridan Careers Curriculum Year 11 overview

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Sheridan Careers Curriculum Year 11 overview

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The curriculum is sequenced into half termly threads, with direction of the Subject lead. However, teachers also are encouraged to use their professional judgement to select the topic they feel is best appropriate for their class. This is monitored by the subject lead to ensure pupils are exposed to subjects across their school time.

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All students are fully involved in our effective Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their own career development; therefore, the careers programme emphasises student participation with a focus on self-awareness and self-development, learning about careers and the world of work, whilst developing their career management and employability skills.

It is presented in an impartial manner and is adapted to suit the individual requirement of students During their time at school, all students can expect:

·        The support they need to make the right choices for Key Stage 4/GCSE, and after Year 11. Access up to date unbiased information on future learning and training, careers and the labour market information.

·        Support to develop the self-awareness and career management skills required.

·        Career lessons from year 9 to Year 11 covering options after school, the wider world of work, the job market, and skills needed.

·        The opportunity to talk through their career and educational choices with staff including the careers lead.

Meaningful encounters with representatives from the world of work each school year, education and training providers, including colleges, and apprenticeships.

The opportunity to talk through their career and educational choices with staff including form tutors and the Careers Lead.

Access to one-to-one guidance with a trained, impartial careers adviser.

Parents/carers informed of their progress and provide parents/carers with information to support students’ career planning and decision making.

Sheridan School Careers Curriculum statement indicates the ethos and pathway for pupils to succeed. We believe that our students deserve a curriculum that does not narrow their life chances but enables social equity and mobility. We want all our students to achieve their potential, and we truly believe that ‘all our pupils have the ability to excel and find their potential’.

Make notable progress in their learning, regardless of ability, gender, social background or ethnic origin.

Be engaged in a curriculum suffused with memorable experiences and rich in opportunities for learning.

Learn, with teachers, in an environment which is mutually respectful and promotes a shared enjoyment of learning.

Develop social attitudes and behaviours founded upon the values of respect, responsibility and resilience.

Develop transferable skills and attitudes necessary to thrive as an active citizen in the 21st century.

We offer a challenging, well sequenced curriculum which is broad and balanced focusing on breadth before depth, promoting new knowledge and skills, the acquisition of skills being central, both in terms of literacy and numeracy.  Student progress is achieved through high quality teaching and access to a range of engaging learning opportunities enabling students to move successfully to the next stage in their education or career path after Sheridan School.

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This comprises the key areas of wellbeing in education on which schools are advised to focus. This focuses on well-being and emotions and provides you with possible solutions on how to deal with them.

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Health advice and information for 11 to 24 year olds across Norfolk & Waveney, with trusted advice from NHS clinicians.

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Careers guidance and access for education and training providers

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This is statutory guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) issued under Section 45A of the Education Act 1997.

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The curriculum is sequenced into half termly threads, with direction of the Subject lead. However, teachers also are encouraged to use their professional judgement to select the topic they feel is best appropriate for their class. This is monitored by the subject lead to ensure pupils are exposed to subjects across their school time.

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Sheridan School Careers Curriculum statement. Indicating the ethos and pathway for pupils to succeed. We believe that our students deserve a curriculum that does not narrow their life chances but enables social equity and mobility. We want all our students to achieve their potential and we truly believe that "Everyone Excels Everyday".

make outstanding progress in their learning, regardless of ability, gender, social background or ethnic origin;

be engaged in a curriculum suffused with memorable experiences and rich in opportunities for learning;

learn, with teachers, in an environment which is mutually respectful and promotes a shared enjoyment of learning;

develop social attitudes and behaviours founded upon the values of respect, responsibility and resilience;

develop transferable skills and attitudes necessary to thrive as an active citizen in the 21st century.

We offer a challenging, well sequenced curriculum which is broad and balanced focusing on breadth before depth, promoting new knowledge and skills, the acquisition of skills being central, both in terms of literacy and numeracy.  Student progress is achieved through high quality teaching and access to a range of engaging learning opportunities enabling students to move successfully to the next stage in their education or career path.

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Updating the Gatsby Benchmarks for 2024 and beyond

Ten years on from when they were first published, the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers guidance are being implemented in over 4,700 schools and colleges across England.

A lot has changed in the past decade: technological advances, innovation in education and major shifts in the labour market.

Now, the Gatsby Benchmarks have been updated to ensure the framework is fit for the future. The updates have been after two years of research and consultation.

Read more about the review and the updates to the benchmarks

A world-class career system

What are the Gatsby Benchmarks?

The eight benchmarks were first developed in 2014 to define world-class careers education, information, advice and guidance for young people in England, based on international evidence. Initially designed for secondary schools, their use has expanded to over 4,700 secondary schools, colleges and independent training providers.

The Gatsby Benchmarks have been adopted in government statutory guidance for secondary schools and guidance for colleges since 2018. Since then, national performance against the eight benchmarks has more than tripled.

Read more about the origin of the Gatsby Benchmarks

The eight benchmarks (as published in 2014)

Explore the impact of the benchmarks

To mark the tenth anniversary of the Gatsby Benchmarks, we visited education leaders and careers leaders in schools, colleges and special schools to hear about the impact the benchmarks have had on their pupils.

Guidance for SEND provision

When the benchmarks were first taken up by schools and colleges, a group of practitioners working with students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in both mainstream and specialist settings, agreed that the benchmarks were an ambitious and appropriate framework for all their students.

In 2019, Gatsby published Good Career Guidance: Perspectives from the SEND sector to give a voice to experienced practitioners and national stakeholders in this area. The publication examines how the Gatsby Benchmarks have been used successfully to enhance careers education - including in special schools, specialist colleges and in alternative provision. Read on to find out more about their experiences.

SEND Perspectives

Delivered by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation

Our vision for careers guidance

Gatsby's vision for careers guidance is that, as part of their journey through education, all young people have equity of information, opportunity and experiences to help them make ambitious and fulfilling choices for their futures.

Our founder

Gatsby is a charitable foundation established by David Sainsbury - philanthropist and former Science Minister and business leader. Active since 1967, Gatsby's activities focus on six key areas, one of which is education.

Impact

We are proud that since the national adoption of the Gatsby Benchmarks, educators and employers have been galvanised and standards are steadily improving. Over 96% of young people now receive an encounter with an employer each year, and students' career readiness is increasing.

Working together

The Gatsby careers team works in collaboration with government, education and careers stakeholders, and schools and colleges to investigate the implementation of the Gatsby Benchmarks and conduct wider careers guidance policy and research.

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation, The Peak, 5 Wilton Road, London SW1V IAP

Registered Charity No. 251988

© The Gatsby Charitable Foundation

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The official website for the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework for good career guidance provision in schools and colleges.

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Careers & Education  Gatsby Benchmarks updated.

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Careers & Education  Gatsby Benchmarks updated.

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The Gatsby Benchmarks is a renowned framework of eight benchmarks that define what world class careers provision in education looks like.

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We use the Zones of Regulation curriculum sequences throughout our daily curriculum at Sheridan, encouraging pupils to express and understand their emotions.

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At Sheridan we use The SCARF planning framework for pupils with SEND to base our planning and objectives on

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Coram Life Education & SCARF is the UK's leading charity provider of PSHE and wellbeing education in primary schools.

Our SCARF resources are developed by teachers for teachers. Over 50,000 subscribe to SCARF as their chosen provider of PSHE. Here are a few reasons why:

A Whole-school approach to health and wellbeing

Fully-resourced, comprehensive PSHE programme - over 360 lesson plans

Online - always up to date

Fulfils all DfE statutory requirements for Relationships & Health Education

Half term units of work & planning from Nursery to Year 6

Ofsted Audit tool meeting expectations for Intent, Implementation and Impact through the SCARF coherent, sequential curriculum

Assessment tools & progression embedded

Comprehensive free staff SCARF training

Access to free and low-cost specialist training

Support of a SCARF co-ordinator

SCARF's whole-school approach supports primary schools in promoting positive behaviour, mental health, wellbeing, resilience and achievement - giving you everything you need to meet the DfE RSHE statutory requirements. More than just a PSHE scheme of work, SCARF supports great learning every day.

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SCARF: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship

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Coram Life Education & SCARF is the UK's leading charity provider of PSHE and wellbeing education in primary schools. Our SCARF resources are developed by teachers for teachers. Over 50,000 subscribe to SCARF as their chosen provider of PSHE.

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The curriculum is sequenced into half termly threads, with direction of the Subject lead. However, teachers also are encouraged to use their professional judgement to select the topic they feel is best appropriate for their class. This is monitored by the subject lead to ensure pupils are exposed to subjects across their school time.

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Developed in partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, What is AI? Introduces learning about artificial intelligence (AI), how it used in daily life, and some of the potential benefits and challenges of using this technology.

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The curriculum is sequenced into half termly threads, with direction of the Subject lead. However, teachers also are encouraged to use their professional judgement to select the topic they feel is best appropriate for their class. This is monitored by the subject lead to ensure pupils are exposed to subjects across their school time.

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Here at Sheridan School, we are utilising the incredible Springpod, so our pupils can experience 'virtually' the many diverse work opportunities there are across all industry sectors.

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Take a look at our careers Road Map