Children begin to understand the world and their roles within it from the age of 4. Children begin to develop career aspirations as well as identifying careers they would not like to enter. Talking to children and raising awareness about a range of jobs and career pathways is important not only to expand young children’s understanding of different pathways but to raise aspirations while challenging any stereotypes and misconceptions that may be beginning to form.
A collection of short films looking at the jobs and careers people have today and the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.
Here you will find lots of great resources to help you teach primary school children about healthy eating and cooking. The free, downloadable materials are designed to support you in delivering lessons about making bread or sandwiches
Open to primary schools, secondary schools, and Post 16 providers, our live sessions last approximately one hour and are delivered by staff from the UK Parliament via Microsoft Teams.
Each session is designed to be broadcast live and students will have discussion opportunities in relation to the content. Booking is via our Eventbrite page, where you will be able to select your session choices. Please select one ticket per class.
Sessions available for 7-11 (Key Stage 2) include:
Introduction to UK Parliament: In this session your pupils will learn about the work and role of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They will learn about the difference between UK Parliament and Government, the work of MPs and members of the House of Lords, how laws are made and how they can get their voices heard
Laws and Debating: In this session your students will be introduced to how laws are made and who makes them. They will explore laws that can affect us all, follow the progress of a Bill through the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and take part in a virtual debate.
This session works best if students have access to microphones however our facilitators can also conduct the debate through the chat box.
Free resources and information on careers in engineering and science.
It is based upon the quest to discover more about the solar system through space projects such as the European Space Agency’s Aurora programme, and NASA’s Curiosity mission seeking to gather evidence of life on the planet Mars.
The students take on the role of space scientists or space engineers to discover more about Mars. The activities in this resource are designed for students aged 9-12 years.
The activities are organised into three themes: life, landscape and landing. Activities in the life and landscape themes are suitable for students aged 9 to 11.
The Journey to the Beginning
These resources contain accessible ‘how to’ guides for teachers, looking at practical ways to implement the principles of effective career-related learning. Find out more about measuring impact, working with your school governors or trustees, creating a labour market information resource, and making contact with local businesses.
How to contact local employers.
This pack will help teachers to personalise career-related learning for their pupils.
Alongside ideas for classroom activities, these resources contain suggestions about how to engage with parents and local employers.
In a few short questions students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in engineering.
A collection of inspiring short films about ambition and work that encourages 9 to 14-year-olds to think about what they might do and who they might become.
What impact has COVID-19 has on jobs in the Tees Valley?
This booklet will help you talk through and discuss ‘What impact has COVID-19 had on jobs in the Tees Valley?’ as you start to explore what job opportunities might be available to you in Tees Valley.
Wonderful Words and Colourful Careers encourages children to use each letter of the alphabet to discover qualities, skills, jobs and learn more about the world of work.
This pack contains:
An overview/brief for teachers using these resources
Editable versions of a session plan and two pupil worksheets for if you need to make further differentiation for your class
The above have also been provided in a designed, PDF format if you’re just looking for something to pick-up and run with!
A range of picture books for Careers
Aimed at 7 to 11 year olds, Paws in Jobland provides an early introduction to different jobs. Pupils can explore Jobland as they are guided around, by a friendly dog called Paws. The program helps them to develop an awareness of careers and discover more about jobs. Presented in a lively and engaging format it engages with pupils and also supports their ICT and literacy skills and helps with the transition to secondary school.
This is accompanied by lesson plans and resources.
The Primary Careers Tool is a database of over 100 STEM careers sorted by National Curriculum topic in Science. By clicking on the topic a selection of careers will be randomly presented.
Each career includes a simple explanation of the job, a link that searches for counter-stereotypical images of that type of STEM worker and three attributes that are needed by people who do that job. It doesn’t take long to put this information into presentation slide that can be used in a science lesson. The slide enables discussions about the career, by asking the children if they could do that career and whether they share any of the attributes. The counter-stereotypical images also let the teacher challenge current stereotypes held in the class.
Using the Primary Careers Tool allows teachers to find out about careers that may be new to them, and introduce those careers simply in their lessons. Over time, children will come to realise that studying science opens up a whole world of possibilities to them.
The Primary Careers Tool is a database of over 100 STEM careers sorted by National Curriculum topic in Maths. By clicking on the topic a selection of careers will be randomly presented.
Each career includes a simple explanation of the job, a link that searches for counter-stereotypical images of that type of STEM worker and three attributes that are needed by people who do that job. It doesn’t take long to put this information into presentation slide that can be used in a science lesson. The slide enables discussions about the career, by asking the children if they could do that career and whether they share any of the attributes. The counter-stereotypical images also let the teacher challenge current stereotypes held in the class.
Using the Primary Careers Tool allows teachers to find out about careers that may be new to them, and introduce those careers simply in their lessons. Over time, children will come to realise that studying science opens up a whole world of possibilities to them.
Welcome to STEM Person of the Week – a STEM engagement activity that’s been shown to reduce children’s stereotypes of science and scientists by providing counter-stereotypical character attributes through a set of diverse STEM role models.
This resource aims to equip teachers with everything they need to effectively run this 5-week intervention in their school setting. The resource is simple to use and suitable for children in years 1 through 6. In fact, we recommend that you run STEM Person of the Week with your whole school; this way, children and teachers can share what they’re learning beyond the classroom and into the playground and staff room.
Here you’ll find:
Links to the resources which you can download and print
Aims, background and research
Guidance for teachers who want to deliver in their school
There are over 350 different careers in the NHS. Many work with patients but there are many that don’t. Not everyone needs a degree either! What they all have in common is that they make a difference to people’s lives everyday.By answering some simple questions, you can now find the careers that best suit you.
This is an exciting resource and competition for KS2, designed to help raise career aspirations, challenge stereotyping and put learning into context for the future.
The KS2 resources allow your pupils to explore a wide range of careers and help them better understand that all NHS careers are open to them, whatever their gender or background. See how our ready-made lesson plans and resources can fit into your schemes of work and introduce meaningful career-related learning to your pupils.
Enter the national competition
The teacher resources are made up of three parts, with the finale being an exciting competition to showcase pupil learning and celebrate the NHS. Your pupils have a chance to win a class prize and Amazon vouchers.
To enter, pupils need to create a piece of artwork to say “thank you” to the NHS and its staff
These resources support schools in developing their literacy and career-related learning provision.
They include a video resource, a book list suggesting books relating to different jobs, an activity introducing children to a range of careers, and a poster for staffrooms.
After completing the other tools, pupils can write statements about their personality, interests and skills in their profile. This can be downloaded and shared with others
What did you want to be when you grew up? Who gave you the advice and ideas to support your aspirations? Your family may have kickstarted your career conversations by reciting the 16th Century British nursery rhyme ’Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor’. You may have been curious about these old professions and fantasized about your own future.
Modern parents might do well to adapt the words to ‘blogger, coder, database administrator’ to fit today’s career choices.
Wizarding World to offer students in the UK an introduction to the myriad of roles and careers available on a film production in this exciting interactive lesson.
Aimed at inspiring students of all ages and introducing them to a range of potential careers within the film industry, this is the perfect opportunity to link curriculum to the world of work and make learning come to life. Taking place inside the iconic Great Hall at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, award winning journalist Mobeen Azhar and BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton will be joined by industry professionals who have worked on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, including:
BAFTA and Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood
Graphic designer Miraphora Mina
Visual effects supervisor Christian Manz
The experts will be giving an insight into their careers by answering questions from a live audience as well as questions submitted by schools. The valuable information provided in this interactive lesson will:
introduce students to the world of work and the film industry
investigate the roles on the films and their main responsibilities
highlight the key skills needed for each role and the opportunities that are available.
Loud! is a series of 20 digital, films featuring children (aged 7 – 11) interviewing diverse young professionals (under 30) about their jobs, their challenges and their aspirations, focusing on STEM & the Creative Industries.
They are authentic and naturally engaging films, presented with clarity and great power, introducing young learners to work, enabling a discovery of different jobs set in real-life workplaces.
From a Camera Operator to a Social Media Producer, from an Astrophysicist to a Formula 1 Race Analyst, from a Lego Designer to a Game Developer, each individual film links back to the classroom, supporting core curriculum learning and importantly, the future skills needed for each job. Created for a digitally savvy audience, the films have editorial integrity and key learning and are packaged up in an exciting, bright and bold way, complimented by punchy music and fun graphics.
All the films are supported by classroom learning packs; teacher notes and versatile learner’s activity sheets (Discover and Do) that can be used to support CRL directly or within the curriculum. The Loud! Network films are a collection of credible films designed for flexible use in the classroom to illuminate and inspire young learners.
The Learn Live technology is free to schools and colleges and doesn’t require any additional equipment to be purchased or procured to interact with the live broadcasts. All broadcasts can be viewed via interactive whiteboards or projectors using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers on existing laptops, PCs or via an app on tablet devices.
Jobs in the Home and Wider Community
This resource supports primary teachers in developing pupils’ awareness of the film industry and the wide variety of interesting careers that are open to them. Exploring inspiring careers in Foley sound effects, make-up, costume designing, editing and more, learners will be able to appreciate the broad range of talent that goes into making a film and bringing it to the screen. The activities are accompanied by a quiz, film clips, Behind The Scenes videos, curriculum links and activity sheets, and require pupils to tap into a vast array of creative, communication and team work skills. The resource is most suitable for young people aged 7-11 and can be used in any educational setting across the UK.
International Women’s Day activity.
International Women’s Day activity.
International Women’s Day activity.
International Women’s Day activity.
Can you solve the puzzles connected to some of the amazing places and businesses we have in the Tees Valley area?
We’re all spending a lot more time at home, with this in mind, we’ve put together some fun activities to help you keep your young children entertained.
Every week you will find something new and interesting to share with your family! Together, you will be able to learn more about the Great North Air Ambulance Service and the important life-saving service we provide in your area.Explore a wide range of activities from arts and crafts, educational talks, and exclusive live base visits with our paramedic Jamie, all whilst in the comfort of your own home!
What Career in Science could be for you?
Encourage students to start thinking how skills and qualifications are related to jobs, and possible routes at 16.
This collection of short animations introduce us to Paxi, the alien explorer and European Space Agency mascot. Paxi introduces himself, then explores the Solar System, investigates comets and looks at how scientists aim to find out if there is evidence for life on Mars. These animations are a great introduction to learning about space and ESA missions in a way that is accessible to children.
This collection of practical activities, investigations and games is all based on current lunar research. It supports many aspects of working scientifically and links to area of the curriculum including: earth and space, light and shadows, forces, materials, changes of state and rocks and soils. Activities are provided for children of different ages and have clear curricular and career links and opportunities developing problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. They can be used individually using a mission to the moon as a context for science learning, or as part of a STEM club or science week.
This resource has been provided by ESERO-UK.
A short, music-driven piece, designed to inspire and excite children about the world of work and their futures, as well as challenging some of the stereotypical thinking they might have around certain jobs. Pupils will be able to challenge preconceptions about who does certain jobs, explore a wide range of different jobs, identify stereotypes and challenge stereotypical thinking, represent different jobs in pictures and words
“‘Who am I?’ kicks off learning by focusing on the pupils themselves before expanding out into the wider issues around careers and associated equality issues.
Pupils explore what makes them so individual – their likes and dislikes, the people in their lives, their strengths and weaknesses, and the groups they belong to. Activities celebrate similarities and differences between pupils and encourage them to dream”
Employees Matter is proud to introduce this pioneering initiative, rolling out across corporate Britain since 2013.
Forget funfairs, playgrounds or even the movies – what could be more exciting than spending a day seeing what adults really do all day?
It’s not only fun-packed, it’s educational, interactive and inspiring, and introduces the concept of work at an early and impressionable age.
Resources to support Careers Related Learning across the primary phase, to support and enhance workplace visits and employer encounters.
CIEC provides a range of curriculum-linked teaching resources for the teaching and learning of the science curriculum.
The resources provide teachers’ notes, presentations and teaching tools, as well as interactive tasks that children can access with teacher guidance.
Careers Activities at Home
Books Beyond Words are award-winning wordless picture stories co-created with and for people who find pictures easier to understand than words. This includes people with learning disabilities and/or autism, people with cognitive or communication difficulties and people who have difficulty with reading, covering many topics, one including employment. Here at TVCA, we have purchased 5 e-books for your school to download:
1) A family at work
2) A Good Day’s Work
3) Choosing My First Job
4) George Gets Smart
5) Making Friends
All of our books tell a story, but because there are no words, they also let the reader tell their own story – whatever it is that they see in the pictures. How they interpret the pictures can tell you a lot about their understanding of a situation, experiences they have had and the things that matter to them.
The picture stories do provide information, but the main aim of the books is to open up conversations – conversations that make it possible to check for understanding, support decision-making, share past experiences, prepare for new ones, and explore feelings.
As communication tools, the stories empower people. They remove barriers to understanding, reduce anxiety and enable people to make their voice heard.
Please read and download the ‘quick guide to using Beyond Words resources’ and see the link to the elearning module which is specially tailored for education https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/elearning/education-module should you wish to undertake this.
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere.
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere.
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere.
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere.
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere
These resources provide the structure to deliver a whole school careers programme, allowing pupils to explore ‘careers of the future’. There are resources for delivering classroom activities, and for running an in-school employers’ event (including resources for employers to use on the day).
While these resources make reference to their local area and context, they are adaptable for use in schools anywhere.
BBC Teach is partnering with the Wizarding World to offer students in the UK an introduction to the myriad of roles and careers available on a film production in this exciting interactive lesson.
Aimed at inspiring students of all ages and introducing them to a range of potential careers within the film industry, this is the perfect opportunity to link curriculum to the world of work and make learning come to life.
Taking place inside the iconic Great Hall at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, award winning journalist Mobeen Azhar and BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton will be joined by industry professionals who have worked on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, including:
BAFTA and Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood
Graphic designer Miraphora Mina
Visual effects supervisor Christian Manz
The experts will be giving an insight into their careers by answering questions from a live audience as well as questions submitted by schools. The valuable information provided in this interactive lesson will:
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an animated blockbuster movie?
We got a chance to catch up with some of the team behind Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest epic adventure, Raya and the Last Dragon, released on Disney+, to get their advice on how you can take your first steps into the film industry.
Production Guides
Here are some handy guides to help you with film production. This includes:
A guide to filmmaking
Top tips in filmmaking
Tips on how to be a camera operator
How to film behind the scenes
How to create and shoot scripts
How to be a producer
A series of short films designed to inspire creativity in your classroom.
‘Get Creative’ includes four short films for art and design classes and four short films for use during creative writing classes, exploring creativity in real world situations to emphasize the importance of creativity
This series of interviews with professionals are led by primary children in Folkestone and presented in a podcast format.
The podcasts begin with an introduction from the Project Leader and a pupil, summarising the issues covered.
The workshop aims to inform parents of the ways in which the labour market is predicted to change and the importance of having an entrepreneurial mind-set and the 8 Essential Skills to thrive in the economy of the future.
The intended audience for the workshop is parents, carers and guardians of primary age children.
