Careers-related Learning in Primary Schools

This course inspires primary school leaders to consider the purpose and content of careers-relating learning for their pupils. It offers useful frameworks and practical ideas for planning and resourcing careers-related learning that is appropriate and relevant for KS1–KS2 pupils.

Please note: Parts of this course reference the CDI Framework for careers, employability and enterprise education (2020). The CDI launched a new framework for Key Stages 3, 4 and Post-16 in April 2021, and has indicated that it intends to follow this with a version for Primary schools in autumn 2021. This course will be updated accordingly when the Primary school version is published.

• Help curriculum managers, subject leaders, and classroom teachers to understand what is meant by careers-related learning in primary schools – what it is and what it is not.
• Make a solid case for the inclusion of careers-related learning in the primary curriculum.
• Help curriculum managers/subject leaders to fit careers-related learning activities into a recognised framework of measurable learning outcomes.
• Help subject leaders and classroom teachers to choose and use careers-related learning activities that encourage and inspire all their pupils.