Leaving School & The Future – KS5 Careers & Life Planning Unit Support your Sixth Form
Leaving School & The Future – KS5 Careers & Life Planning Unit
Support your Sixth Form students as they prepare to transition from school to the next stage of life. This comprehensive 7-lesson Careers & Personal Development unit is perfect for helping young adults navigate their future options with confidence.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Editable Careers Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Post-16 Careers Quiz (Team Building Activity)
🧭 Lesson Topics Covered:
1. Choosing a Degree Subject
2. Understanding the Job Market (for School Leavers & Graduates)
3. Skills for the Future – Hard vs Soft Skills
4. Why University Open Days Matter
5. National Apprenticeship Week: Exploring Alternatives
6. Clearing and Setbacks – Creating a Plan B
7. Working Abroad – Career Opportunities Beyond the UK
📚 Each Lesson Includes:
• Engaging, editable PowerPoint with clear learning objectives
• Video clips, group tasks, discussion prompts, and quick-fire review games
• End-of-lesson confidence checker assessments
• Links to relevant websites and career research tools
• Aligned with DfE Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
• Learn how to research and compare degree programs
• Understand the evolving job market and how to prepare for it
• Identify and reflect on the skills needed for future careers
• Discover how to get the most out of university open days
• Explore the benefits of apprenticeships and technical routes
• Learn how to respond to challenges like university clearing
• Consider international work opportunities and preparation steps
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Degree, UCAS, Admissions, Graduate Routes, Job Market, Labour Force, Employability, Hard Skills, Soft Skills, Digital Skills, Apprenticeship, Training Provider, Clearing, Equal Consideration, Overseas Employment
**We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:**
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⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356)
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⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001)
⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159)
⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891)
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