Preparing a young person for work starts with increasing independence. This is why from nursery we:
- use a support plan based on the child's needs
- understand what matters to them
- use short-term and long-term goals and aspirations.
From Year 9, there is an increased focus on employability. The table below shows the ways a young person can be prepared for employment.
You can find more information in our employment pages.

Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | Post 16 / Post 19 |
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Begin to think about a vocational profile that shows a student's:
Think about future options through the schools careers, education and guidance programme. |
Explore future options which may include:
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Arrange work experiences based on vocational interests. Plan post 16 education or training. Look at providers that can deliver this. Ensure support plan includes future aspirations. |
Consider:
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