Careers at Westacre

Why do we teach Careers?

At Westacre, we believe that high-quality careers education is essential in helping pupils to develop their aspirations, confidence and sense of purpose. The Department for Education highlights that effective careers guidance enables young people to make informed choices about their futures, develop their interests and potential, and progress successfully into further education, training and employment.

We want every child to understand that their learning has a purpose. By helping pupils explore a wide range of future pathways, careers education allows them to see the relevance of what they are learning today and how it connects to their future ambitions. This supports motivation, engagement and achievement across the curriculum.

Careers education also plays a key role in raising aspirations and breaking down barriers to opportunity. Through developing knowledge of different careers, pathways and the skills needed for success, pupils are empowered to set goals and believe in their ability to achieve them.

In line with national guidance, we embed careers learning throughout our curriculum so that pupils can understand how the knowledge and skills they develop in each subject link to future opportunities. Careers is not taught in isolation; it is part of a whole-school approach that supports pupils’ personal development and prepares them for life beyond school.

At Westacre, this is delivered through a range of strategies, including:

• Careers-focused theme days and enrichment opportunities
• Planned learning within PSHE and citizenship
• Explicit links to careers across all subjects and year groups
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By doing this, we aim to ensure that all pupils develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive in their future lives.

For more detail on how careers is implemented across our curriculum, please see our Careers Strategy Document below.

Careers Contact Details in Westacre

Careers Lead Name: Mrs Barker-Miles

E-mail: office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk

Phone: 01905 772795