Career, work-related learning and enterprise 11-19
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority have produced a report, aimed at being a framework to support economic wellbeing. Although the report is primarily focused towards schools and colleges, with an advice and guidance focus it can also be useful a useful tool for Connexions staff.
The purpose of the document is to improve provision by drawing together important and distinct aspects of the curriculum in one simple tool for curriculum planners. The framework itself comprises of nine elements that cover the range of learning opportunities to deliver a coherent programme.
These are:
1. Recognise, develop and apply their skills for enterprise and employability.
2. Relate their own abilities, attributes and achievements to career intentions, and make informed choices based on an understanding of available options.
3. Develop an awareness of the extent and diversity of opportunities in learning and work.
4. Use their experiences of work to extend their understanding of careers and work.
5. Learn from contact with people who work.
6. Learn about how and why businesses operate.
7. Learn about working practices and environments.
8. Undertake tasks and activities set in work contexts.
9. Engage with ideas, challenges and applications from the business world.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority have produced a report, aimed at being a framework to support economic wellbeing. Although the report is primarily focused towards schools and colleges, with an advice and guidance focus it can also be useful a useful tool for Connexions staff.
The purpose of the document is to improve provision by drawing together important and distinct aspects of the curriculum in one simple tool for curriculum planners. The framework itself comprises of nine elements that cover the range of learning opportunities to deliver a coherent programme.
These are:
1. Recognise, develop and apply their skills for enterprise and employability.
2. Relate their own abilities, attributes and achievements to career intentions, and make informed choices based on an understanding of available options.
3. Develop an awareness of the extent and diversity of opportunities in learning and work.
4. Use their experiences of work to extend their understanding of careers and work.
5. Learn from contact with people who work.
6. Learn about how and why businesses operate.
7. Learn about working practices and environments.
8. Undertake tasks and activities set in work contexts.
9. Engage with ideas, challenges and applications from the business world.
