Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise the different jobs in an enterprise project and understand the role each one plays in its success.
2. Understand what makes an effective leader.
3. Recognise the importance of working as a team to overcome challenges.

 

Autumn

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

As part of KS3 PSD Living in the Wider World students explored jobs that people do around them including those at school and in the wider community. During Year 9 students also had opportunities to recognise their personal skills for learning. This supports students to embark on an enterprise project. Students will use their understanding of a job combined with their personal skills to develop their own seasonal enterprise project.

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students will learn about the role of the maker, seller and the customer. They will recognise and develop their personal skills by taking on a specific role in the designing and delivery of an Enterprise project. Recognition of their own skills, qualities and working as a team will prepare each student to start the Co-op Young Leaders Programme.

• Gatsby Benchmark 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
• Gatsby Benchmark 6 - Experience of Workplaces

 

Spring

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

Students recognise their skills and qualities following taking part in an Enterprise project. This term students build on their knowledge of what their own strengths are as well as those of others. They start to develop an understanding of what makes an effective leader, supported by Co-op Education. Students will complete 20 hours of leadership over the next 2 terms to become a Co-op Young Leader. This work will see them develop team skills through problem solving and challenges, with an opportunity to consider areas for personal development.

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students will lead a project which will make a difference to the school community. This will be initiated by the Co-op central team. Students will learn about organisation, communication and motivational skills whilst undertaking the project. They will design, implement and reflect on the effectiveness of their project. This school based improvement project will prepare students to deliver a transition programme to Year 6 students at Southfield’s feeder schools next term.

• Gatsby Benchmark 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
• Gatsby Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance

 

Summer

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

Students have worked with Co-op Education to develop their leadership skills. They understand what makes a good leader and know areas that they can improve in themselves. They are ready to share their leadership skills with others outside of Co-op Academy Southfield.

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students will work as a team to plan a transition programme including a presentation for year 6 students who will join Southfield in September. This will include 10 hours of CYL work.

Once complete students will gain their Step into Leadership badge and certificate. Students will plan leadership roles to undertake in year 11. Where appropriate students will continue in Year 11 to work towards their Bronze leadership badge.

• Gatsby Benchmark 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
• Gatsby Benchmark 6 - Experience of workplaces

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise how strengths, qualities and things we learn in school might link to possible future roles or work.
2. Know what options are available at post 16.
3. Be prepared for the next phase of education.

Autumn

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

Students have gained their Step into Leadership Co-op Young Leaders Award. They have taken part in both Enterprise and voluntary work. They have an understanding of their personal strengths. Students start to think beyond school to explore roles and work which interest them.

 

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students learn about different roles people take on in adult life in relation to jobs: worker, parent, volunteer, fundraiser. They share their aspirations and research what this entails and what roles would match their skills. They challenge stereotypes in the workplace. Students participate in activities to apply for jobs, write an email of interest, have an interview to share their skills. This is in preparation for next term when students look at other adult destinations other than work.

• Work skills - Communication
• Gatsby Benchmark 3 - Addressing the needs of every student

 

Spring

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

Students have shown an interest in a realistic job or role they might undertake when they leave school. They know what skills they would like to use in future life and what interests them. Conversations with students and parents will introduce other options open to students next September. This the term's learning is about further education.

 

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students learn about further education. They visit Co-op Academy Southfield 6th form, Bradford College and Shipley College. They create a journal to document their thoughts, questions and hopes to help them make informed decisions about their future. Students look at the range of courses available to them, they consider travel to different destinations. They use their communication skills to find out information and photograph each place to help reflect. This work will inform the year 11 EHCP review and inform transition work next term.

• Research skills - Communication
• Gatsby Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance

 

Summer

What have students learned before that make them ready to learn this now?

Students have made informed choices about their next steps in adulthood. They have made a choice about their destination in September. They have also considered what role or job interests them in the future. This term students will prepare for the transition to post 16 education.

 

How will what they are learning now prepare them for what they need to learn next?

Students will take part in transition visits to 6th form or college. They will gather all the information needed to ensure the transition is smooth and any anxieties are addressed. They will reflect on each visit in their journal, adding names of key people and images of the provision they will move to. They will be prepared for the new environment in September.

• Gatsby Benchmark 3 - Addressing the needs of every student
• Gatsby Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance