The SkillsHouse CTE Curriculum and Pathways Team provides specialist curriculum consultancy enabling educators to embed the Bradford Careers and Technical Education (CTE) Framework; the practice of teaching specific career-related skills from primary to
secondary through to post-secondary education.
CTE Learners progress through sector-based programmes of learning which are co-designed with employers and embedded into your subject curriculum. They bring academic studies to life and enable students to gain industry-led credentials, as well as recognition
of their skills through employer-approved digital skills badges. CTE pathways promote engagement with the curriculum and progression into high-demand sectors and occupations.
How do CTE Pathways benefit my school?
- Enable subject leads to integrate technical and essential skills into programmes of study.
- Drive opportunities that bring learning to life inside and outside of the classroom to improve attainment and engagement within school.
- Support careers leaders to build effective programmes of careers learning, developing evidence to support achievement of Gatsby Benchmarks and careers quality marks.
- Provide industry connections that meet the needs of your school or college; CTE Sector Boards comprise local employers ranging from well-known national organisations to much loved local SMEs.
- Keep staff up to date on labour market changes.
Use our consultancy service to:
- Review your curriculum and identify relevant careers and technical education activities and opportunities to partake in.
- Co-design and pilot Sector Programme delivery in collaboration with local employers to address skills gaps.
- Help you build effective programmes of careers learning, developing evidence to support achievement of Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Quality Mark.
- Understand how your learners can engage with Cities of Learning Digital Skills Badges to accredit their learning and improve their employability.
What is a digital badge?
A digital badge provides tangible evidence of achievement in a specific skill or activity. They are recognised and endorsed by employers and are part of a digital platform that allows individuals to accurately record and showcase their learning journey.
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Register for free access to the SkillsHouse Portal
- The SkillsHouse Portal is Bradford’s one-stop-shop for free employer-led careers-related learning activities including tours and talks, masterclasses, competitions, and assemblies. There are no restrictions on the number of school staff registering on
the Portal; school staff members can register via their school email address for an account. Register today:
https://portal.skillshouse.co.uk/cte/school/cteschoolregister.aspx
- Keep informed of upcoming opportunities for your learners via the SkillsHouse Newsletter. Register for Newsletter.
Recognise your Students’ Success
Become a CTE School
CTE Schools benefit from additional support to systematically embed CTE into their curriculum through regular engagement with the CTE Sector Boards. CTE Sector Boards comprise of local businesses and education providers who offer district wide strategic
direction. This is a great way for your school to engage in sharing best practice whilst keeping your fingers on the pulse of important economic and education initiatives. CTE Sector Boards are:
- Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
- Construction & Built Environment
- Creative Industries and Computer Science
- Public Sector and Health & Social Care
- Business; Professional & Financial Services
- Transport, Distribution and Logistics
- Hospitality, Tourism and Sport (Visitor Economy)
Bradford Essential Skills Learning Framework:
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The Bradford Essential Skills Learning Framework provides a blueprint for the integration of key employability skills of: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, technology literacy, and social and emotional development in the learning experiences
for children and young people. The framework is designed to build the skills they need not only at school but also in life. It has been developed to encourage and support educators to develop strategies for the full integration of the essential skills into
their own learning programmes. See below the eight Essential Skills:
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication and Collaboration
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Initiative and Self-Direction
- Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Productivity and Accountability
- Leadership and Responsibility
To request a copy of the Bradford Essential Skills Learning Framework please email bradfordcte@bradford.gov.uk
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Bradford CTE Career Services Framework:
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Bradford District’s Career Services (CS) Framework sets out a delivery system centred around the needs of children and young people.
The framework is designed to start in early childhood and inform our approach through to early adulthood, enabling young people to make successful transitions throughout each educational phase and ultimately to secure and sustain work. It serves as a guide
for all practitioners and stakeholders involved in developing and progressing strategies and approaches for careers and transition services.
The framework is a model for organisations including schools, community service providers, government agencies, and employers, to meet the needs of the children and young people they work with.
It is recognised that some of the elements of the framework are already being implemented, while others are the subject of continuing exploration and implementation.
To request your copy either email:
bradfordcte@bradford.gov.uk
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For further information visit our
SkillsHouse website.