Who we support

Primary school teachers

Welcome to My Choice Swansea, your go-to platform for schools with careers and work-related experiences. Careers education isn’t just for secondary school students—it’s essential to start early! Primary school years are a critical time when children develop their understanding of the world, their interests, and their capabilities. By introducing them to careers education in an engaging, accessible way, we lay the foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity about the world of work.

Our mission is to make it easier for you to guide your students toward a bright and informed future by connecting you with valuable resources, local businesses, and exciting future education pathways.

Empowering Teachers with Valuable Resources

At My Choice Swansea, we understand that primary school teachers are key in laying the foundation for children’s future careers. To make your job easier, we offer a variety of resources to help integrate career-focused education into your curriculum. From lesson plans and classroom activities to online tools and materials, our platform provides everything you need to introduce work-related topics in an engaging way.

Connecting with Local Businesses

A key part of work-related learning is helping children understand the real-world connections between their studies and future jobs. Through My Choice Swansea, you can connect directly with local businesses and professionals. Whether it’s through virtual guest speaker sessions, field trips, or industry collaborations, we facilitate meaningful partnerships that bring work-related learning to life in your classroom.

Exploring Future Education Pathways

Career education isn’t just about helping students choose their future jobs—it’s about showing them all the possible pathways to get there. My Choice Swansea helps teachers and students explore various educational options, from vocational training to university degrees. Our platform offers up-to-date information on further education opportunities, apprenticeships, and career pathways, ensuring that students are well-informed about the choices available to them as they grow.

A Supportive Community for Teachers

At My Choice Swansea, we know that teaching is not just about delivering a lesson; it’s about inspiring students and supporting their growth. That’s why we offer a community space where primary school teachers can share ideas, best practices, and experiences related to career education. By collaborating with your peers, you can continually refine your approach to work-related learning and help your students make informed decisions about their future.

How We Can Help

Signposting Resources: Easily access curriculum guides, career-related teaching materials, and career exploration tools.
Business Connections: Foster partnerships with local businesses for school visits, guest talks, and collaborative projects.
Future Pathways Guidance: Support students with information about apprenticeships, further education programs, and career routes to ensure they are prepared for the world beyond school.

My Choice Swansea is here to support you as you inspire the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Together, let’s build a stronger future for Swansea’s children!

Resources

Romodels – https://www.romodels.org/
2B Enterprising – The Bumbles of Honeywood https://www.2benterprising.co.uk/
Careers Wales – Primary school resources https://careerswales.gov.wales/education-and-teaching-professionals/primary/primary-resources
Careers Wales – Buzz Quiz https://careerswales.gov.wales/buzzquiz
Primary Engineer – https://www.primaryengineer.com/
Abpi – Resources for the Pharmaceutical industry – https://www.abpischools.org.uk/

Where can I find support and resources for teaching careers in primary school?

Careers Wales provides a range of free resources tailored for primary schools, including toolkits, activity packs, and ideas for embedding careers into the curriculum. You can also use the links on this website and connections with local businesses.

How can I involve parents and the wider community?

Parents, carers, and local professionals are fantastic resources. Invite them to speak to your class about their jobs or take part in events like “What’s My Job?” days. This helps children see a wide range of roles and pathways and shows that there are many different routes to success.

How can I involve parents and the wider community?

Do I need to have detailed knowledge about careers to deliver this?

Not at all. Your role is to help children explore ideas, ask questions, and make connections between what they’re learning and the wider world. Careers Wales offers free resources, lesson ideas, and support to help you bring career-related learning into the classroom confidently and creatively.

What kind of careers activities are suitable for younger pupils?

Careers education at this age should be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate. This could include themed days (e.g. “Jobs Week”), classroom visits from people in different professions, role-play activities, storytelling about different jobs, or linking curriculum topics to real-world careers (e.g. builders in maths, scientists in science).

Why is it important to talk about careers in primary school?

Introducing career-related learning in primary school helps children connect their learning to the real world, raises aspirations, and broadens their understanding of the opportunities available to them. It also challenges stereotypes early and helps children start developing essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

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