At Beverley St Nicholas Primary, we recognise the important role primary schools play in inspiring children to aim high and helping them develop the skills and confidence to become independent, responsible citizens.

We are committed to offering pupils a wide range of meaningful experiences, including visits, external speakers, and interactions with role models from the world of work. These opportunities are designed to broaden horizons, build awareness of diverse pathways, and cultivate the personal attributes and work-related skills essential for lifelong success.

In July 2019, we were awarded the Primary Career Mark, and this was most recently renewed in December 2025. As one of the first primary schools in our area to achieve this distinction, we take pride in leading careers education at the primary level.

In October 2025 we were also one of the first 15 schools in the country to achieve the Primary Futures Gold Recognition Award for Careers Education, showing a strong commitment to careers related learning.

Our Aims

1. To instill key personal and employability qualities such as resilience, collaboration, and self-reflection
2. To cultivate ambition and provoke curiosity about possible future careers
3. To challenge stereotypes and assumptions, including those based on background, gender or diversity
4. To enhance pupils’ understanding of educational pathways beyond age 11 and age 16
5. To develop awareness of the attitudes, skills and behaviours needed for success in the workplace, and to enable meaningful encounters with real working environments

How Our Programme Works

• Each spring, we celebrate National Careers Week, weaving careers-focused activities across all year groups.
• Throughout the year, we invite professionals and visitors to share their roles and career journeys with pupils.
• We arrange visits to local workplaces so pupils can observe different jobs in action.
• We embed careers awareness in our curriculum, ensuring students gradually build their understanding of the world of work.
• Our Careers Leader, Mrs Rebecca Raisin, oversees and coordinates this programme. She is available via the school office to answer any questions.

Below you will find our long-term objectives for the BSN careers curriculum, along with the BSN Careers Education Policy. We follow the Career Development Framework to align our work with national best practice.

If you would like to share your professional expertise or come into school to talk with pupils about your role, please contact Mrs Raisin through the school office.

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