Students working at a laboratory bench with a member of staff, model boards laid out in front of them.

Careers

Careers and Skills for Life

  • A student listening to another student’s chest with a stethoscope in a classroom.
  • A student sitting opposite a member of staff for a practice interview, a whiteboard behind them reading “Roleplay”.
  • A student playing a violin in front of a screen showing a violin teacher.
  • A student preparing food at a kitchen worktop, grated cheese and a rolling pin beside the tray.

Careers and Skills for Life Overview

Careers and Skills for Life lessons provide a breadth of opportunities for all pupils at Bensham Manor. Pupils are engaged in a wide range of activities that aim to make them more knowledgeable about the different careers that are available.

The Careers and Skills for Life curriculum forms part of Bensham’s Careers Programme. Pupils are provided with experiences of meeting working professionals, developing a curriculum vitae, developing interview techniques or accessing work experience.

The Careers and Skills for Life curriculum aims to build pupils range of skills so that they are ready for the world of work and have developed their own ideas for the different career path they would like to take and the skills, awards and accreditations that can help them take the right steps.

Careers and Skills for Life Information