The school commissioned Youth Connexions to run 24 group sessions. The programme involves a variety of activities including team building, discussion groups, feedback sessions and creative exercises. There were talks from employers, and pupils explored what subjects are important for future jobs. They built a folder of personalised information that they could use to explore further at home with their families, and each received a certificate at the end of the course.

The imaginative outcome of a team work exercise….and a map of job interests

For the year 6 pupils, this was their final year in junior school and they were able to discuss how they felt about moving on. Many were able to meet the Youth Connexions Personal Adviser attached to their future secondary school.

Here are some of the participants’ comments:

“I have learned what I need to be good at to achieve what I want to be in the future.” 

“I think it was amazing!”

 “I learnt that it doesn’t matter if you didn’t win the rocket contest, but it’s all about teamwork.”

“I have learnt that everyone has different feelings about moving on.”   

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