In my department we meet the bench mark in the following ways:
Careers display board pin pointing various pathways (not all university) to different STEM careers.
Careers slides in all lessons pinpointing the relevance of that lesson or unit to certain careers, linking it with other subjects.
Careers days where students will speak to different employers (including STEM), interview days and assemblies with colleges, universities and potential employees.
Regular meetings with careers lead.
Benchmark 4 bullet points:
. Students are engaged in their subjects as staff highlight the relevance of their subjects to future careers and opportunities.
. Linking Careers to the Curriculum:
. Students are supported to understand the application of learning through teachers contextualising teaching points within careers, future opportunities and the world of work
. This can be done through a review of current schemes of work and highlight opportunities within content and themes to focus on essential skills/pathways/roles, etc.
