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Introduction to Careers Education – KS2 PSHE & Careers Unit

A brand-new Primary PSHE & Careers unit designed specifically for Key Stage 2 learners in Years 5 and 6. This six-lesson unit introduces pupils to the world of work and helps lay the foundations for future careers learning. It also provides a seamless link to our secondary Careers and PSHE curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13.

What’s Included in This KS2 Careers Unit?

6 Complete Lesson Packs (see topics below)
6 Homework Ideas
6 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments

Lesson Topics Covered

Jobs in a School
What Is a Job or Career & Why Are They Important?
Careers Vocabulary and Key Terms
Jobs in My Local Area (e.g. Postman, Shopkeeper)
How School Helps Us Get a Job
My Dream Job – A reflective and creative final lesson

Each Lesson Pack Includes

Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Learning outcomes clearly stated
Confidence checker and assessment of learning
Embedded video clips and web links
Differentiated and engaging activities
Teacher guidance notes where needed
Designed to align with:
DfE Statutory Guidance
PSHE Association Core Themes
Gatsby Benchmarks for Careers Education

Learning Outcomes Overview
Understand the range of jobs within a school and how people enter those roles
Learn what a job and a career are and why having one matters
Master key careers-related vocabulary and begin applying it
Identify and explore job roles in your local community
Discover how school helps prepare us for future careers
Reflect on personal goals and link interests to future opportunities

Key Terms Covered
Education, College, Sixth Form, Safeguarding, SEN, Teaching Assistant, Term-Time
Job, Career, Vocation, Salary, Pathway, Industry, Apprenticeship, Interview, CV
Side hustle, Gig economy, Promotion, CPD, Vacancy, HR, Degree, Application
Aiming High, Imagination, Self-Belief

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