Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved.siemens.co.uk/education Raising Aspirations, Inspiring Futures …the journey begins in Year 5 Siemens Education

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. Why are we doing this in our school?  Whole school approach – values based  School context for PSHE and teaching about STEM careers  Responsibility to prepare young people for their future working lives  Legislation – Equalities Act, DfE / OFSTED expectations  Fostering future hopes and aspirations

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. Why are we doing this in our school?  Future world – future economy  Changing work patterns – skills and attributes for 21 st century  Top 10 jobs didn’t exist five years ago…the jobs your children will be doing don’t yet exist!!  Influence of new technologies  Skills and attributes your child will need for the world of work

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. How will it be organised and taught?  Part of PHSE curriculum time  Four dedicated lesson for Year 5  External visitors / Siemen’s employees  Working with your child at home, extending the learning, special assembly in school  Thinking about future career paths

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. Parent partnership  First educators, role models  Involvement in your child’s learning, aspirations and future decisions  Managing change, demands of complex and ever-changing world  Difference you make in helping to develop your child’s potential

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. Answering children’s questions  Know what to do / how to response when asked questions…  Being a good emotional ‘place’ to talk with your child  Learning together  Cultivating a growth mind-set approach to learning and aspiration

Restricted © Siemens AG 2015 All rights reserved. What next…  Celebrating the learning in class, at home, on school website, assemblies, etc.  The start of something new and inspiring  Leading edge  Impact and difference it will make to children’s future lives