OakmoorSchool
careers policy & programme
At Oakmoor School we aim to support students in understanding and demonstrating the core values of Ambition, Determination, Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Respect. Such values enable individuals to become well-rounded individuals as well as supporting them with the essential skills needed to progress into their next stage of learning and the world of work.
We deliver the careers related curriculum via many formats including but not limited to Futures lessons, PSHE sessions, Curriculum delivery, Assemblies, Events and Trips.
Futures lessons (Year 7 and 8 curriculum) :
Each student has 1 futures lesson per fortnight, during these lessons they will explore a vast array of careers, coupled with understanding their post 16 opportunities.
Futures curriculum overview 2025-2026
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Year 8 |
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1 – Settling in quiz, HCC Travel magazine/road safety |
1 – Intro. Essential skills recap. BBC iPlayer s1 ep 1 |
Autumn
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2 – Intro. Careers mind map & futures introduction. |
2 – Customer service. BBC iPlayer s1 ep 3 |
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3 – Careers questionnaire. Essential skills. |
3 – Languages |
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4 – Environment, land, agriculture |
4 – Retail & manufacturing. BBC iPlayer s1 ep 4 |
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5 – Animal care careers |
5 – Revisit healthcare. BBC iPlayer s1 ep 2 |
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6 – Police and other uniformed services |
6 – Step into the NHS project – Launch |
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7 –Medical/caring professions |
7 – Continued Step into the NHS project |
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8 – STEM careers |
8 – Essential skills review. BBC iPlayer S1 ep 5 |
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9 – Computers, game, app, software design |
9 – Qualifications explained. Ucas career quiz |
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10 – Legal & law careers |
10 – GCSE/Careers research project |
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11 – Construction & trade careers |
11 – GCSE/Careers research project |
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12 – Education, early years, teaching |
12 – Degree apprenticeships |
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13 – Sports/fitness industry |
13 – Journalism, writing, editing, publishing |
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14 – Creative industry |
14 – Performing arts, theatre, dance, drama, music |
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15 –Business & finance |
15 – Transport & logistics |
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16 – Hospitality & catering |
16 – Self-employed |
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17 – Re-visit essential skills. Research lesson. |
17 – Careers questionnaire & essential professional skills |
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18 – Continue Wk 17 research (if required) & puzzle pack. |
18 – Wk 17 continued with s3 Stacey Dooley & interview practice |
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Extension lesson – Opportunity to catch-up/complete etc. Create a poster about your dream job. |
Extension lesson – Opportunity to catch-up/complete etc. Create a poster of themselves in their dream job: |
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PSHE sessions:
Students in years 9,10 and 11 will undertake a block of PSHE sessions focussed on careers and next steps opportunities ensuring that they are fully prepared to make informed decisions about their next steps post 16 education.
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Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
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Jobs and careers LMI – local and national Jobs of the future Developing essential skills for employment |
WEX preparation (x2) Completing WEX WEX review (x2) |
Post 16 choices A levels T levels Vocational and level 2 Apprenticeships Applications and interviews |
Learner Journey:
