“Career-related learning in primary schools is about broadening pupils’ horizons, challenging stereotypes and helping them develop the skills and sense of self that will enable them to reach their full potential.”

It is vitally important that children learn about the world that they will encounter outside the school gates and how they can reach their true potential in the future. At Penpol, our careers education is based on encouraging children to be the authors of their own stories. To be aware of their own skills and passions and how they can foster a lifelong positive learning attitude. They need to be aware of the wide range of opportunities open to them by recognise stereotyping and challenging any assumptions so that their horizons are broadened and their aspirations are high.

We use the Career Development Framework to shape the objectives the children learn and also thread through the eight essential skills highlighted by the Skills Builder Hub. This means the content is based on thorough research and also supported by the Cornwall Careers Hub.

Children have the opportunity to meet people in a variety of jobs and careers, ask questions and formulate their own ideas towards path into the future. The essential skills are also valuable in all other areas of learning and encourage children to identify their own strengths and areas for development.

We are also working with our partner primary and secondary school, Bodriggy Academy and Hayle Academy, to ensure that all children in our community have access to quality careers provision. We aim to develop an all through careers curriculum that provides challenge, encourages curiosity and ultimately gives all learners opportunities to connect their learning with their futures.

Penpol is also hosting a joint Careers Fair which is open to parents and children. There will be a broad range of businesses, employers and employees to answer questions and provide first-hand information for the children, therefore raising aspirations for their futures.