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Careers

At Atkinson Road we recognise the important role that we must play to enable our pupils to have high aspirations about their future through independent and impartial careers advice and labour market information, therefore allowing them to make informed decisions about their future.

As part of our economic education offer, we strive to provide our pupils with a range of meaningful experiences, visits and visitors that teach them about the world of work as well as access to up to date labour market information, allowing them to understand the opportunities available to them.

We have a careers curriculum that develops an awareness and understanding of future careers opportunities and routes into a successful working life from an early age. It allows pupils to experience and engage in the world of work and employment as well as meet employers, employees and apprentices who will inspire and motivate them throughout their education at Atkinson Road.

Throughout the school, we use the Skills Builder Framework to build the essential skills needed for education, employment and entrepreneurship. Every class in the school works through tailored lessons that address the skills of listening, speaking, problem-solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork.

Careers Overview

PSHE

This curriculum area is held in high regard in the school and valued as a key aspect of the curriculum, underpinning all that we do. PSHE education is a subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, safe and prepared for life and work. When delivered well, PSHE education has an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Topics are repetitive but progressive to both build upon prior knowledge and to extend skills and experiences.

As a primary school, we recognise the importance of well-educated and informed choices in order to lead lives without discrimination or negativity. Through PSHE, children take part in discussions and activities which aim to prepare them for a wider range of situations that they may face in their lifetime. It is our intention that pupils will develop feelings of self-respect, self-confidence and empathy towards others. Physical health and mental well-being are interlinked, so good physical health contributes to good mental health. We aim to improve the children’s understanding of physical health e.g. diet, oral and physical hygiene and exercise.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up. It aims to equip children with the foundations in which they can build, fulfilling friendships and relationships, comfortable with their sexuality. They are taught to recognise unsafe situations, protect themselves and understand how and when to ask for help and support.

The majority of PSHE education became compulsory in all schools in September 2020 with the introduction of statutory Relationships Education at key stages 1 and 2. For more information please read our school’s RSE policy.

Rights Respecting

The ‘Rights Respecting School Award’ (RRSA) helps our children grow into thoughtful, respectful and responsible young members of the school and wider community. By learning about their rights, our children also learn about the importance of respecting the rights of others.

We were delighted to be awarded the Rights Respecting School Silver Award. This was the result of a lot of hard work by pupils, parents and staff. The Silver Award recognises schools that recognise child rights are embedded in their school. The UNICEF Assessor noted in her feedback that…

‘It is a school that brilliantly nurtures all children giving them the best possible start in life.’

‘All the opportunities that you give them ensure that they become the best they can be.

‘The children are all enthusiastic about school and feel happy and safe, they have staff they trust to help them when they need it, they are clearly at the heart of all that you do.’

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Forest School

Forest School is a unique way of building independence, self-esteem and a positive attitude towards learning in children of all ages, from Nursery to Year 6, as they explore and experience the natural world for themselves – whatever the weather!

We celebrate each individual child’s talents and is a unique way of building independence, self-esteem and a positive attitude towards learning.

Learn more about Forest School at Atkinson Road