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CRCI Case Studies / Best Practice Curriculum Development Qualifications for young people in careers related areas Professional Development of Careers Co-ordinators Quality of Careers Education & Guidance provision – New Standard Survey of Careers Education and Guidance in Somerset Useful Links / websites The Role of the Careers Co-ordinator Diary dates / Events Careers Education and Guidance – the facts Frequently Asked Questions – Top Ten Curriculum Development Types of Careers Education and Guidance provision, The Real Game Series, Resources for Careers Education and Guidance, Further Information / Advice on CEG Curriculum Development Since September 2004 the Key Stage 4 curriculum has been revised to give greater flexibility and choice, with fewer compulsory subjects and work-related learning being introduced for all. It is important that schools maintain the statutory entitlement to Careers Education and Guidance throughout Key Stage 4 for all students, including those on work-related learning programmes or other individually tailored curricula, who spend some of their time on placements outside school. As the curriculum is becoming more flexible and more choices are available to young people this implies an increased need for easily accessible advice and guidance for all, from careers teachers and guidance professionals, thus a higher profile for this area of provision. Types of Careers Education and Guidance provision A variety of approaches are currently used by schools and colleges to teach careers education, including the following:   Specialist careers lessons   Careers activities in tutorial and enrichment programmes   Careers units in PSHE and Citizenship programmes   Careers activities in subject lessons   Careers activities in vocational and specialist courses   Careers activities in the Connexions Resource Centre   Special events and extra-curricular activities (e.g Careers Fair, Options Evenings, work experience etc)   Drop-in sessions Schemes of work for careers education in Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and post-16 are available on the following website: www.cegnet.co.uk. The following tools are available to help curriculum planning for CEG: The Real Game Series A number of schools use the Real Game series to support the Citizenship curriculum and help young people develop real life skills. The Make It Real Game (for Years 6 and 7) provides teachers with a versatile and easy to use resource that can be used in a variety of curriculum areas. The Real Game (for Years 8 & 9) promotes effective learning in the areas of Careers, Citizenship and PSHE and also provides many opportunities for links to other curriculum areas and between the school and the wider community. The Real Game is now available as an interactive web-based version and so can be played on-line using an interactive whiteboard, a projector or in an ICT suite. It can also be played off-line using a CD ROM; or traditionally using an overhead projector. e-Learning Credits can be used to purchase the electronic version of the Real Game www.curriculumonline.gov.uk The Be Real Game (for Years 10 and 11) is designed to support teachers and schools in responding to the new requirements for the non-academic elements of the curriculum, including Careers, PSHE and Citizenship. Further information on the Real Game series can be obtained from EBP on 01278 726870 Resources for Careers Education and Guidance ICT gives young people easy access to comprehensive and regularly updated careers information. A variety of computer and web based materials are in use to support careers education and guidance provision in schools and colleges. For full details, including details of paper-based and audio visual resources please click on the links below for the appropriate Essential Resources List: Essential Resources Lists (Updated 2007) 11-16 16-19 Special & PRUs If you require training in the use of any of the computer based resources available in CEG e.g Kudos, then please contact EBP(01823) 320330 to discuss your requirements. For more general enquiries relating to careers education and guidance resources (e.g the Connexions Resource Scheme) please contact Mark Morris on 01278 423788   What are eLCs? Money set aside for your school to spend on multimedia resources. This funding is available until 31st August 2008.   Which resources? Any of the thousands of multimedia resources listed on www.curriculumonline.gov.uk (unless they're free) and also available direct from suppliers. For example Fast Tomato, ani-Mods and Streets Ahead.   Which schools? Funding is available for all Government-funded nursery, primary and secondary education, up to and including Key Stage 4   Where's our money? Your school should be receiving funds already. Check with your eLC budget-holder or LEA.   How do I use eLCs? Search www.curriculumonline.gov.uk for the resource(s) you want. Ask your eLC budget holder for approval, then order direct from the supplier (details supplied), saying you are using eLCs.   Can I buy through the website? All purchases are made direct from suppliers; no transactions take place through the site. Further Information / Advice on CEG Curriculum Development Connexions Somerset and Somerset Education Business Partnership offer support to schools and colleges in all aspects of Careers Education and Guidance. Provision is through training programmes, consultancy, advice and support on request – contact EBP on 01278 726870 to discuss any requirements. Return to top of page Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Disclaimer