Why teach careers?
These resources will support you with the research around why careers education is so important to begin at Primary School. They will also support you with ideas for how to embed careers learning into your classroom.
Helping you meet the Gatsby Career Benchmarks
A poster that highlights the Benchmarks for careers education. Although this is aimed at the statutory framework for Secondary Schools it is helpful for primary schools to have in mind how they might work towards aspects of the Benchmarks.
Career Related Learning in Primary School
The role of primary teachers and schools in preparing children for the future- a report with ideas and suggestions for great careers practice.
Aspires: young people's science and careers aspirations, age 10-14
Published in December 2013. The ASPIRES study sought to shed new light on our understanding of how young people’s aspirations develop over the 10-14 age period, exploring in particular what influences the likelihood of a young person aspiring to a science-related career.
This report presents key findings from the research and implications and recommendations for policy and practice.
Teach First Careers Resources
A website sharing insights into some of the UK's leading businesses and sharing career paths.
Inspiring the Future
One of the greatest demands from primary schools is to help broaden the aspirations and interests of children about jobs and careers. As research shows, gender stereotypes are developed at a very young age. This video demonstrates this in a wonderful visual way.