Career Aspirations

At Brandon Primary Academy, we believe it’s never too early to start fostering curiosity and ambition about the future. Our goal is to inspire pupils to explore a wide range of career possibilities, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to achieve their dreams. While career choices may seem far off, building a foundation of self-belief and a love for learning starts in primary school.
Why We Focus on Career Aspirations:
- Building Ambition: Encouraging pupils to think about their future helps them set goals and build a sense of purpose in their learning journey.
- Developing Key Skills: Many of the skills that pupils will need in future careers—problem-solving, creativity, communication, and teamwork—are developed in primary school.
- Broadening Horizons: Introducing pupils to a variety of careers helps them realise the vast opportunities available to them, sparking interest in fields they may not have considered.
- Promoting Lifelong Learning: We encourage pupils to see education as a pathway to endless opportunities, helping them understand the value of persistence and hard work in reaching their goals and understanding a clear direction on how they can achieve them.
How We Nurture Career Aspirations:
- Curriculum Connections: We integrate career-related learning across subjects, showing how the skills they’re developing today can lead to exciting careers in fields such as science, technology, the arts, music and more.
- Guest Speakers and Workshops: Professionals from various professions visit our school to share their experiences of work and the journey it took for them to get there, allowing pupils to learn firsthand about different career paths and the skills needed to succeed.
- Hands-On Experiences: Through practical activities, group projects, and role-playing, students gain insight into different roles and careers, encouraging them to think creatively about their futures.
- College and University Links: Special events and visitors that allow pupils to understand the options available to them post 16 at secondary school explore different courses and opportunities college and university offer linked to their ambitions and interests.
- Encouraging Self-Exploration: We encourage pupils to reflect on their strengths, interests, and passions, helping them understand how these personal qualities can guide their future career choices.
Career Resources for Parents and Pupils:
To help inspire career exploration at home, here are some helpful resources:
- BBC Bitesize: Jobs and Careers – A child-friendly site with information on various careers and the skills required for different roles.
- First Careers Advice – Provides career advice and profiles on a wide range of jobs to help children and families explore different career paths.
- Primary Futures – Connects schools with professionals to inspire and motivate students, showcasing the breadth of career possibilities.
We are committed to helping every pupil dream big and achieve their fullest potential. By introducing them to a wide range of possibilities and encouraging them to explore their talents and interests, we aim to equip them with the skills, confidence, and determination they need to build a bright future.