My Learning, My Future
My Learning,My FutureWhere can studying Chemistry take you?
IntroductionAt The Careers & EnterpriseCompany, our mission is tohelp schools and colleges toinspire and prepare youngpeople for the fast-changingworld of work.My Learning, My Future is asuite of resources that hasbeen developed by The Careers& Enterprise Company inpartnership with Skills Builderto help you speak confidentlyabout the careers related toyour subject as well as thevarious pathways and skillsneeded by employers.Benchmark 4Linking curriculum learning tocareers. Bring your subject to lifeby providing real-life examplesfrom the world of work to helpmotivate and inspire students.Learn moreContentsHow to use this guide1Why study Chemistry?2-6Essential Skills8-9Careers in the Curriculum10-11Pathways12-16
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukHow to use this guideIn this guide and supporting documents, you’ll find resources toengage your students in curriculum learning, supporting worktowards Benchmark 4, by highlighting the relevance of your subjectto future careers and opportunities.Explore the four key areas of the guide to inspire your studentsabout where your subject can take them in the future.Why studyChemistry?Access key resources that linkto your subject area that can beused in your lessons to helpyour students explorefuture careers.Essential SkillsLearn how you can engage withSkills Builder to help studentsidentify and develop essentialskills linked to your subject.Careers inthe CurriculumDiscover resources andinspiration to link careers tothe curriculum, employerengagement and extracurricular opportunities.PathwaysTake a look at a wide varietyof resources that focus on thepathways a young person canfollow to a career linked tothe subject.1
Why studyChemistry?
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.uk3Why Study Chemistry?There is a wealth of resource to support you in raisingopportunity awareness as you highlight the relevanceof your subject to future careers.This section will connect you with key resources andlinks for students to explore opportunities linkedto your subject area with the aim of motivating andinspiring your students about the world of work andpathways to a career using Chemistry.There are a number of examples of roles and activitiesto support student opportunity exploration.Activity Ideas12Task the students to compareskills, wages and responsibilitiesof roles linked to your subject.3Encourage students toresearch and present onroles of interest to themlinked to your subject.Click here to access a studentfacing PowerPoint slide deck,which will support you inhighlighting the relevanceof your subject with contenttaken from this guide.
My Learning, My FutureResources to highlight therelevance of your subject Linking Careers to STEM Curriculum Guidefor Teachers (Strategy 1 “Help students torecognise the importance of STEM in theirlives and the lives of others” & Strategy 2“Challenge the Perception that STEM isn’tfor me”). A collection of video teaching resources tohelp you bring Chemistry careers learningto life. Why Science is for me video and poster.Other key Resources: Royal Society of Chemistry: Explaining thebenefits of a chemistry career presentationsand resources. Why it Matters: Chemistry : The Why ItMatters resources have been designed byLoughborough University to help studentsto understand where studying differentsubjects (both post 16 and post 18) mightlead. Download Where Can Science Take YouPoster by National Apprenticeship Service. Jobs that use Chemistry: Jobs that useChemistry: BBC Bitesize Careerscareersandenterprise.co.uk4Labour Market Information The LMI for All portal provides high-quality,reliable labour market information (LMI) toinform careers decisions. Help your students to find out what a jobinvolves and if it is right for them withNational Careers Service. National Careers Week Future ofWork Guide. Labour market information andstudy routes into STEM careers. NHS Careers A-Z
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukExplore a career as a There are many more roles and careers linked to STEM and this guidecontains the resource and support to explore many more opportunities.A small selection highlighted below and more information can be foundvia STEM Learning’s careers resources.Critical CareStaff NurseNurses care for those who are sick, injured orhave physical disabilities.See Case studyVisit National CareersService to learn moreResearch and DevelopmentManagerResearch and development (R&D) managers leadteams of scientists and engineers to create newproducts and improve existing ones.See Case study 1See Case study 2Visit National CareersService to learn more5
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukChemistChemists study chemicals and materials and howthey behave under different conditions.See Case study 1See Case study 2Visit National CareersService to learn morePharmacologistPharmacologists study the effects of drugs andother chemical substances on cells, animals,humans and the environment.See Case study 1Visit National CareersService to learn more6
My Learning, My sts investigate the chemical processes thattake place inside all living things, from viruses andbacteria to people.See Case study 1See Case study 2Visit National CareersService to learn more7
EssentialSkills
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukEssential SkillsA critical part of effective careersprovision is building students’ essentialskills. These are the skills that underpinsuccess in the classroom and the worldof work such as Teamwork, ProblemSolving, Speaking and Listening.Students need to be able to recognisetheir skillset and talk about it confidentlytoo. They will probably be using themalready in your lessons, but this can be aconfusing space, with lots of overlappingterminology.The Skills Builder Universal Frameworkhas been developed by The Careers& Enterprise Company, Skills BuilderPartnership, Gatsby Foundation andothers to address this problem.The Framework breaks down eightessential skills into 16 teachable steps. Itoutlines a roadmap for progress, givingeducators and employers a commonlanguage for talking about the skills thatare essential for employment. You canexplore the Interactive Framework here.As a teacher, you can also create a freeaccount on the Skills Builder Hub here.There’s over 300 short lessons and asuite of other resources too. We havepicked three essential skills that arelikely to come up in your lessons. Theseshort lessons are perfect for pastoraltime and starters/plenaries.Key SkillOverviewThe ability to use tacticsand strategies to overcomesetbacks and achieve goals.Overview videoThe ability to set clear,tangible goals anddevise a robust route toachieving them.ResourcesKey stage 3Key stage 4Key stage 3Key stage 4Overview videoThe ability to find asolution to a situationor challengeOverview videoKey stage 3Key stage 49
Careers inthe curriculum
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukCareers in the CurriculumYoung people critically need support to see andunderstand their future and ensuring that careerslearning is delivered in all subjects has benefitsclearly aligned to the priorities of schools andcolleges and to positive outcomes for students.There are three different approaches to careersin the curriculum to consider:1Embed careers in curriculumteaching and learningThere are some excellent examplesof how curriculum teaching can beput into the context of careers andthe world of work. Here are someexamples of resources linked toyour subject for inspiration: Discover how to embed careers into yourScience curriculum.Highlight the relevance of your subjectto future careers and opportunities. STEM Learning Secondary and A-LevelScience Resources 14-16. A selection of handpicked resources covering all the statementsin the Key Stage 4 programmes of study. STEM Ambassadors increase your awarenessof STEM-related careers and employabilityskills, helping you to embed this informationinto your teaching.2Set curriculum learning withinthe context of careers andthe world of work.3Deliver curriculum learningthrough employer encounters,experiences of work and/orextra-curricular opportunities. Step into the NHS for KS3: An excitingresource and competition for students inKS3, designed to help raise career aspirationsand awareness of the breadth of 350 careersavailable in the NHS11
Pathways
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukPathwaysWhen it comes to the question of whatto do at key decision points, there area lot of options to consider. Therefore,the Department for Education has puttogether a couple of simple and handyguides to inform young people and theirparents about the options available tothem. These include: A route comparison grid which showsall of the routes available after GCSEs,along with additional information oneach one, such as the level of study,entry requirements, duration of thecourse, and where it can lead. A 2-minute animation showcasing andexplaining each choice in a simple,dynamic and visual manner.The Department for Education T Levelsteam has created a helpful T Level Guidefor Teachers and Careers Advisers,giving a comprehensive oversight of thisexciting qualification.Pathway optionsA-Level ChemistryBTEC Applied ScienceT-Level HealthExample Post16 RoutesT-Level HealthcareT-Level ScienceEnvironmental ChemistryBiochemistryChemistryDegree IdeasExplore optionsPharmaceutical ScienceMedicineScience Technician ApprenticeshipWeapons Science MachinistData Science Degree ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipIdeasHealthcare Science ApprenticeNursing Apprenticeship (NHS)13
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukActivity Ideas1Access the short interactivegames and quizzes that helpstudents understand howchemistry and classroom learninglinks to real life chemistry jobs.2Resources to highlightpathways from your subjectEncourage students to identify ajob related to your subject thatthey will be doing in ten years’time and ask them to present thepathway they took to that role. Royal Society of Chemistry A Future inChemistry Royal Society of Chemistry:Explaining the benefits of a chemistry careerpresentations and resources. National Careers Week Your Pathways to acareer using chemistry. Posters and flyers promoting careers inSTEM.3 Linking Careers to STEM Curriculum Guidefor Teachers, Strategy 6 “Provide informationon STEM-specific further study routes,careers and the labour market”.Encourage students to researchlocal options at 16/18 inpathways related to your subjectthat interest them. Download Where Can Science Take YouPoster by National Apprenticeship Service. Why it Matters: Chemistry : The Why ItMatters resources have been designed byLoughborough University to help students tounderstand where studying different subjects(both post 16 and post 18) might lead.14
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.uk15Extension and Employer EngagementOpportunities linked to your subjectHere is some inspiration to enhancestudent engagement in your subject: Linking Careers to the STEM Curriculum Guidefor Teachers: Resource and support for STEMCompetitions, Trips, Activity Days and MeaningfulEmployer Engagement activities. Celebration events that promote STEM Careers. STEM Clubs are an enjoyable way to engage youngpeople with STEM subjects and careers. STEM Ambassadors increase your awareness ofSTEM-related careers and employability skills,helping you to embed this information into yourteaching. Forum Talent Potential is a tried-and-testedCPD process that builds the capacity of teachingprofessionals to create meaningful learningexperiences in partnership with local employers andequip young people for life beyond school. It helpsfulfil Gatsby benchmarks for ‘Good Career Guidance’and Ofsted requirements for a ‘Rich Curriculum’ andeach child’s ‘Personal Development’, contributing toschool improvement strategies. Find out more withthe ‘Getting Started Pack’. Case studies linked to your subject: Year 9KS4 GCSE Chemistry Chemical Change.Loughborough University: Why it Matters: Chemistry: The Why It Mattersresources have been designed by LoughboroughUniversity to help students to understand wherestudying different subjects (both post 16 and post 18)might lead. HE Unboxed Chemistry: This box aims to givestudents a hands-on activity which looks at thescience used in everyday cosmetics. Learners willexplore the science behind bath bombs by lookingat the chemical equation and neutralisation reactionwhich takes place in the bath, whilst creating theirown bath bombs in the lesson.STEMettes: Showing the next generation that girls doScience, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) tooat our free, fun, food-filled experiences. Stemillions: Bring a Stemettes-style experience toyour community via a club run by young women. The Stemette Society: A closed social network foryoung women aged 13 to 25: An opportunity forstudents to connect with like-minded young womenand nonbinary young people in a safe and moderatedonline space. Discuss things you’ve seen in the Zine,experienced at school or have learnt from STEMevents like the ones run by the Stemettes. A globalnetwork to help you learn and get into the STEMindustry – chat with your peers and get advice directfrom TeamStemette.*NB – there may be costs associated with some of theseresource inspiration ideas
My Learning, My Futurecareersandenterprise.co.ukEmployer engagementYou may wish to invite someone from the world of work in to support you in highlighting therelevance of your subject to careers. Use the below guidance to help you.Key QuestionsGuidanceWhat are you arelooking to achieve?What are the planned outcome(s)? i.e.Try and be as clearand purposefulas possible whenframing an ‘ask’ ofemployers For students and parents/carers to understand the relevance of yoursubject to careers. To encourage students to consider pursuing your subject to GCSE level. For students to have an insight into key labour market information.For emotional reasons: Personal connection, e.g. they have family at the school or a relativeworks at the school or college. History, e.g. they are an alumni of the school or college.What benefitswould there be tothe employer forsupporting? Locality, a local employer wants to give something backto the local area.For commercial reasons: Skills shortages – to attract young people into their industry. To help change perceptions of certain industries. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) positioning – being seen to givesomething back.Speak to your Careers Leader to access contacts that already exist in theschool. Try: Staff networks (e.g. family, friends, Governors).How to engage anemployer? Student networks (parents, relatives). Alumni network. Supply chains (IT, Catering, Maintenance). If your school or college has an Enterprise Adviser, they may have wideremployer links or suggestions. Social media appeal with a clear ask.Articulate where, when and how the encounter will take place.FormatRecording andEvaluationWould you like someone to create a video/take part in a recorded Q&A oris this is a physical invitation into a lesson?How will you evaluate the session and get a temperature check of valuefrom students and the employer?Remember to communicate activity and student register to CareersLeader as this supports Gatsby Benchmark 4 and potentially 5/6.16
My Learning, My th special thanks to the followingorganisations for their support and insight intodeveloping the My Learning, My Future resources:Amazing ApprenticeshipsBBC BitesizeDeveloping ExpertsEducation & Employers, icouldForum Talent PotentialLMI for AllLoughborough UniversityNational Careers ServiceNational Careers WeekNHS CareersRoyal Society of ChemistrySkills Builder PartnershipSTEMETTESSTEM LearningSTEM Learning LtdSTEM Learning Ltd operates the National STEMLearning Centre and Network;providing supportlocally, through Science Learning Partnershipsacross England,and partners in Scotland, Walesand Northern Ireland; alongside a range of otherprojects supporting STEM education.This is made possible by the generous supportof the Wellcome Trust, Gatsby Foundation,Department for Education, our partners inProject ENTHUSE and other funders of relatedSTEM projects.STEM Learning is an initiative of the WhiteRose University Consortium (comprising theUniversities of Leeds, Sheffield and York) andSheffield Hallam University.17
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KS4 GCSE Chemistry Chemical Change. Extension and Employer Engagement Opportunities linked to your subject Loughborough University: Why it Matters: Chemistry: The Why It Matters resources have been designed by Loughborough University to help students to understand where studying
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