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Research shows that starting career-related learning (CRL) early is essential. Pupils start to adopt stereotypes based on gender, ethnicity and social background from an early age. Such stereotypes can go on to influence career and subject choices. 

Career-related learning (CRL) in primary schools is about broadening pupil's horizons and aspirations, challenging stereotypes and helping them develop the skills and sense of self that will enable them to reach their full potential. 

Our career-related learning resources for primary schools includes activities to give pupils a wide range of experiences of education, transitions and the world of work. 

Our resources support primary schools to develop an inclusive approach to career-related learning. You can easily access them by visiting our Resource Directory. 

To access our training on ‘Getting Started with Career-related Learning in Primary’, visit The Academy here. 

Find out more about why starting aspirations conversations early can be so powerful for children in our video. 

 

Careers education in primary schools shows early promise

Early indications from Wave 1 of our Start Small; Dream Big pilot show a range of positive outcomes for schools, teachers, pupils, parents and the employers who took part.

Read more about the findings

Primary school resources

We have a suite of resources to support primary related career learning. You can easily access and browse them all, in one convenient place, by visiting our Resource Directory.

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Our evidence

Raising Aspiration: Primary Fund findings

Rachel Green, Education Engagement and Development Manager at CEC, shares key learnings from our newly published Primary Fund Evaluation.

13 Jul 2021

Primary Fund Evaluation Report

This report presents the findings of the Primary Fund Evaluation including evidence and examples of what effective career-related learning in primary education looks like.

13 Jul 2021

What Works - Best Practice Guides

Read our evidence about what works in schools and colleges with our best practice guides.

Gatsby Benchmarks

The Gatsby Benchmarks is a renowned framework of eight benchmarks that define what world class careers provision in education looks like.