Career and Work Related Learning
Our Careers Lead is Kimberley Lane.
Kimberley can be contacted via email, office@kingswodehoe.com.
The intended destinations for our pupils will be further education across the whole of the Essex County at a range of different levels (Pre Entry, Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Standard) and supported internships.
Possible Post 16 destinations could be found here:
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At Kingswode Hoe, Careers and Work-Related Learning is embedded across the curriculum at all key stages. In addition, students in Years 8–11 receive dedicated lessons focusing on work-related skills, key destinations within the community, preparation for post-16 transition, and work experience. Work experience opportunities take place both within the school and with external employers.
Our curriculum is underpinned by six core outcomes: resilience and independence; accreditation; employability; community and the wider world; health, lifestyle and wellbeing; and identity and self-expression. These outcomes inform individual targets set during annual reviews, as well as shorter-term, class-based targets. Progress towards these outcomes is monitored through EHCP annual reviews and student workbooks. Student voice is central to this process, with aspirations, personal strengths and interests always considered as part of the review.
We believe that our Careers and Work-Related Learning curriculum, combined with our six core outcomes and the daily routines and structure of school life, provides a strong foundation for meaningful learning experiences. These experiences support students both during their time at school and in preparing for successful post-16 transitions.
The diagram below illustrates the many ways in which we provide opportunities for Careers and Work-Related Learning:
