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Lesson 5: Jobs and careers

Children understand that there are a range of jobs available and think about what job they might want to do

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Learning objective

  • To understand that there are a range of jobs available and to think about what job they might want to do

Non-statutory guidance

  • PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > L25. to recognise positive things about themselves and their achievements; set goals to help achieve personal outcomes  and L31. to identify the kind of job that they might like to do when they are older
  • British values: Individual liberty.

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could focus just on jobs they do want to do and could identify fewer jobs.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Could use the suggested websites to find out more about their chosen jobs.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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Sarah Huggins,  
RSE & PSHE specialist
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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