Primary Benchmark 4

Linking curriculum learning to careers

This toolkit includes useful resources and case studies of best practice to link curriculum learning with careers and future learning possibilities.

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Think, Solve, Succeed: Maths and Careers in Action

These brand-new primary maths resources bring local careers to life through real-world problem-solving. Developed in partnership with Winning with Numbers, each pack explores key sectors within the North East Combined Authority and links them to meaningful maths learning. 

Each resource includes: 

  • Curriculum-linked activities 
  • Realistic job profiles 
  • Teacher guidance and support materials 

These resources aim to raise aspirations, build local knowledge, and show how maths is used every day in the world of work. 

Access the resources here

Get into STEM Kits

The Get into STEM Programme is Esh Group’s response to an industry skills shortage across STEM subjects. The programme provides free resources to teachers of EYFS and Key Stage 1 pupils to inspire an interest in STEM learning.

The Kit and accompanying workshop plans, positively shape career aspirations whilst developing skills essential for STEM careers. Each kit contains bright and vibrant resources such as foam bricks, measuring equipment, literature and personal protective equipment.

Together with Esh Group, the North East Combined Authority are delighted to have funded 6 additional Key Stage 1 Get into STEM kits to be hosted within the Primary Network Career Champions’ schools. The kit can be booked for free by Network schools for a period of two weeks to use in school with EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.

Find out more and book a 'Get into STEM Kit' for your school

Curriculum Linked Projects

Acomb First School

A case study into Acomb First School’s approach to developing curriculum linked projects alongside employers.

Read the Case Study

Project Planning Example

An example of a project plan used by Acomb First School to develop a curriculum linked project.

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Project Planning Template

A blank project planning template for you to use when developing your own curriculum linked projects.

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Useful Resources and Tools

Benchmark 4 resources

Explore trusted, high quality resources from a variety of sources to support your planning and progress towards delivering the benchmarks.

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Further support

We’ve collated a list of providers and organisations who can help to inspire and provide young people with an insight to the world of work.

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Case Studies

Explore news, case studies and other useful information

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Audit Tool

Our audit tool gives Careers Leaders the opportunity to analyse your school’s strengths and weaknesses with regards to your whole school careers provision. 

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