Skills Builder Global

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Howard of Effingham School

Context

This was initiated by the previous Careers lead. We have used aspects of the program with a range of students to support with our careers education. This included a pilot study with students (20 year 9) and using the resources to for our Year 10 work experience (250 year 10).

Overall impact

I used the session resources for year 9 and the range was very good. The activities have been planned and just need a little editing to ensure you cater for all learners. The extra resources have really supported our year 10 work experience, we have been really pleased with this aspect.

Principle 1: Align

During the year 9 sessions we concentrated on the skill of listening, using the resources supplied. For year 10 we have used the skills as a basis for work experience. We introduced the skills in an Assembly and then used the same skills with a booklet for the students. We will also follow up the skills with a work experience review assembly.

Principle 2: Plan

Year 9 group was selected and included a range of abilities and needs. Parents were informed about the sessions. The year 10 work experience resource have been a good way to introduce the skills to a wider group and this will include local employers.

Principle 3: Measure

Using the resources to assess the year 9 group helped. Also, as the group was small, it was easy to provide mini opportunities for formative assessments. Low stakes but this helped to place the skills in a wider context.

Principle 4: Teach

For year 9 I asked the students after each session to pick a subject they would use to practice the skills and we reviewed this at the start of the next session. The year 10 have a booklet to complete during their work experience and this has the skills at its core.