Developing Essential Skills for Progress

Intent We aim to support the aspirations of all learners and ensure they develop, gaining the essential skills and experiences they require to progress in their learning and the world of work.

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KS3 Careers Learners complete tasks by following instructions Listen to others without interrupting Learners imagine different situations Learners speak clearly to someone they know Listen to others and remember short instructions Learners complete tasks by finding someone to help if they need them Learners can imagine different situations and say what they can imagine Learners speak clearly to small groups of people they know Listen to others and ask questions if they don t understand complete tasks by explaining problems to someone for advice imagine different situations and can bring them to life in different ways Learners speak clearly to individuals and small groups they do not know Listen to others and can tell someone else what it s about Learners speak effectively by making points in a logical order Learners generate ideas when they ve been given a clear brief Learners complete tasks by finding information they need themselves Listen to others and can tell why they are communicating with them Learners explore problems by creating different possible solutions Learners speak effectively by thinking about what their listeners already know Learners generate ideas to improve something

KS3 Careers Explore problems by thinking about the pros and cons of possible solutions Listen to others and record important information as they do Learners generate different ideas by combining different concepts Learners speak effectively by using appropriate language Show they are listening by how they use eye contact and body language Explore complex problems by identifying when there are not simple technical solutions Speak effectively by using appropriate tone, expression and gesture Learners use creativity in the context of work Show they are listening by using open questions to deepen understanding Learners use creativity in the context of their wider lives Speak engagingly by using facts and examples to support their points Explore complex problems by building their understanding through research Show they are listening by summarising or rephrasing what they have heard Learners speak engagingly using visual aids to support their points Learners explore complex problems by analysing the causes and effects Learners develop ideas by using mind mapping Learners are aware of how a speaker is influencing them through their tone Speak engagingly by using tone, expression and gesture to engage listeners Create solutions for complex problems by generating a range of options Learners develop ideas by asking themselves questions Create solutions for complex problems by evaluating the positive and negative effects of a range of options Aware of how a speaker is influencing them through their language Speak adaptively by changing their language, tone and expression

KS3 Careers Speak adaptively by planning for different possible responses of listeners Analyse complex problems by using logical reasoning Innovate effectively when working in a group Innovate effectively by seeking out varied experiences and stimuli Analyse complex problems by creating and testing hypotheses Speak adaptively by changing their content depending on the response of listeners

KS3 Careers Learners know how they are feeling about something Learners know when they are finding something too difficult Learners work with others in a positive way Learners can tell when they feel positive or negative Learners can tell when others feel positive or negative Learners know how to explain their feelings about something to their team Learners work well with others by behaving appropriately Learners know what doing well looks like for them Learners know how to recognise others' feelings about something Learners work well with others by being on time and reliable Learners keep trying when something goes wrong Learners work with care and attention to detail Learners keep trying and stay calm when something goes wrong Learners work with pride when they are being successful Work well with others by taking responsibility for completing their tasks Learners manage dividing up tasks between others in a fair way Learners keep trying when something goes wrong and think about what happened Learners manage time and share resources to support completing tasks Learners work with a positive approach to new challenges Learners work well with others by supporting them if they can do so

KS3 Careers Work well with others, understanding and respecting diversity of others' cultures, beliefs and backgrounds Learners manage group discussions to reach shared decisions Learners keep trying when something goes wrong and cheer others up Learners set goals for themselves keep trying when something goes wrong and encourage others too Learners manage disagreements to reach shared solutions Learners set goals informed by an understanding of what is needed Learners contribute to group decision making Recognise their own strengths and weaknesses as a leader Learners look for opportunities in difficult situations Learners set goals, ordering and prioritising tasks to achieve them Contribute to group decision making, recognising the value of others' ideas Look for opportunities in difficult situations, and share these with others Learners set goals and secure the right resources to achieve them Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of others in their team Learners contribute to group decision making, encouraging others to contribute Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of others in their team, and use this to allocate roles accordingly Learners set goals and plan to involve others in the best way Look for opportunities in difficult situations, and adapt plans to use these opportunities Improve the team by not creating unhelpful conflicts Create plans that are informed by their skill set and that of others Improve the team by resolving unhelpful conflicts Support others through mentorship

KS3 Careers improve the team by building relationships beyond their immediate team Create plans that include clear targets to make progress tangible Support others through coaching Identify risks and gains in opportunities Identify risks and gains in opportunities, and make plans to manage them Create plans that are informed by external views, including constructive criticism Support others through motivating them