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Additional Resource Information
These careers related activities can be conducted during lessons, while working remotely or as part of homework activities.
Elements of the document will contain “Communication in Print” icons to support delivery and understanding.
The resource includes the student activity ad accompanying Career Leader guide.
This resource was developed by the Black Country Skills Factory and is an example of a key stage 3 lesson that could be used to support the challenging of stereotypes. All supporting resources needed to deliver the lesson are included to ensure effective delivery, with the exception of employers who are needed for one element.
Intended to help students to understand the industries, courses and pathway opportunities available
The resource includes:
- Student Activity
- Careers Leader/Staff guidance notes for deliver
This activity should enable students with SEND to think about the job roles they would like to experience, who they need to contact to obtain a Work experience placement and to research and investigate the people and employers they should make contact with to request a work experience placement
Included in this resource is:
- Ask for Works Experience Activity
- Ask for Works Experience overview
This activity is will provide students with the challenge to research and identify a different job role for each of the letters of the alphabet. Section two is a more detailed research-based activity, which where necessary, they may require additional support.
These activities can be conducted during lessons, while working remotely or as part of homework activities.
The design of the resource will allow for this activity to take place over an extended period of time and can be delivered in sections to suit the pace which meets the needs of the student.
This activity will allow students to improve their knowledge and understanding of the world of work. After watching a specific careers related documentary, students will work with a teacher to share their thoughts, feedback and any knowledge gained in a group discussion.
Resources include activities and all supporting documents and have been developed in partnership with SEND schools within their region. Once complete the page will contain links to 10 resources developed through the SEND community of practice Innovation Fund.
This activity will help students by:
1) Make your students aware that people they see as celebrities also have overcome the barriers caused by their own Learning Difficulties / Disabilities.
2) Understand that those with an additional need can still be successful.
3) Raise the aspirations and the career goals that students may have.
4) Encourage the students to discuss, research and ask questions to find the answers.
5) Explore different career choices that may not have been seen through using local LMI information.
The resource has been split into 3 sub activities; therefore, you can complete the activities across several lessons if required
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