QUICK LINKS
The aim of MORE is to maximise the possibility of achieving the next best step for young people who experience multiple barriers including those with SEND in mainstream by building personal skills and character; employability and enterprise skills and career management skills.
Below you will see all the resources, along with a brief description. Some resources are viewed online, and some of them can be downloaded and edited – don’t worry, no specialst software is required for this.
Guide to MORE
This short guide provides the context of the MORE programme, covering the Programme Architecture, Objectives, and Work Experience Objectives.
Future Skills Framework
These skills, essential for the future, encompass a range of abilities that empower individuals to adapt, thrive, and contribute effectively in a dynamic global landscape. By integrating these future skills into personal development programmes and curricula, individuals are equipped with the necessary tools to excel in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment, enhancing personal well-being and playing a pivotal role in fostering career success, effective teamwork, and the ability to navigate the world of work. These skills are thoughtfully incorporated into lesson plans across all strands of MORE, with teaching resources offering guidance at various skill levels, from awareness to competence and mastery. The skills are organised into three skill families, namely Relationship Management, Self, and Innovation and Digital, each contributing to an integrated approach to skill development and lifelong learning.
MORE CURRICULUM & LESSON PLANS
The scheme of work is a comprehensive five-year rolling programme designed to empower teachers and strategic leads with the essential information and tools to engage and prepare students across Key Stages 3, 4, 5, and beyond. It can mapped against the development plan and disseminated into departmental planning. Aligned to the CDI framework and the Gatsby Benchmarks, including Post-16, this Scheme of Work seamlessly integrates three critical strands: Personal and Social Development (PSD), Employability and Enterprise, and Career Management. By addressing essential future skills, this programme not only equips educators but also provides a structured yet flexible framework for strategic planning and nurturing individual growth. Whether integrated into an existing curriculum or offered as standalone sections, this scheme ensures that teachers and strategic leads are well-prepared to guide students effectively for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS
As you look through the lesson plans, you will see that there are certain worksheets that can be used. They can either be accessed on this section, or there is a link on each lesson plan page. These are downloadable Word documents, so you can edit them however it suits you.
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
The Reflective Journal enables users to document their journey of exploration, discovery, and decision-making as they seek a career that aligns with their personality, skills, and interests. It acts as a permanent record, capturing tutorials, employer engagement activities, research, and insights gained throughout the process. This journal is not just a record but a valuable tool to take to interviews and meetings with potential employers, allowing users to showcase career plans and decisions from the outset. It empowers users to reflect on the value of their career development experiences and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
CICO App
A CICO® profile forms the terms of reference for future career decisions. The most important aspect of this is that factoring in Core Interests when making career decisions means someone is more likely to be happy in their career. It is vital that young people know early on what is likely to make them happy.
CICO Career Families Workbook
The CICO Careers Families Workbook, comprising of over 500 listed ‘jobs’ grouped within Job Families, offers a structured approach to understanding a student’s core interests and motivations, which in turn aids in making well-thought-out early career decisions. For parents and carers, it provides reassurance that these decisions are based on a thorough exploration of the student’s interests and motivations, increasing the likelihood of career satisfaction. The workbook empowers students to create a shortlist of highlighted jobs which will make them happy and enables career advisers and parents/carers to guide their young person toward researching specific areas of next-step pathways that align strongly with their career interests, supporting them to make informed choices.
TRANSITIONS
This resource provides visual cues and conversation starters for various transitions, and is particularly helpful for those who struggle with social communication. It can be used at various stages, creating an opportunity to discuss students concerns around transition and begin the process of planning and preparation. They have also been designed to develop student capability in interaction in public places as well as in educational settings.
GOOD THINGS ABOUT WORKING
This resource is a valuable tool to support students to recognise and appreciate the advantages of having a job. Each “card” highlights a different positive aspect of working, along with conversation starters to encourage students to discuss their future careers.
JOB FAMILIES
This resource consists of 21 job categories, with imagery, so students can recognise different roles within each category. Students can see the range of career options in each category, and it encourages the exploration of diverse job opportunities aligned with their interests, skills, and capabilities.
Destinations Booklet Template
Our Editable Destinations Booklet is a fully customisable resource designed to showcase the wide range of pathways available to your young people, tailored to the specific needs of each organisation’s cohorts, including those with and without SEND.
This booklet can serve as a centralised, up-to-date guide that captures all potential post-education opportunities within the locality, ensuring students, parents, and teachers have access to the information they need to support/make informed decisions.
Key Features:
- Meet Statutory Careers Guidance Obligations: By providing clear and accessible information on post-education options, it helps schools and colleges fulfil their duty to prepare students for life beyond education.
- Support Inclusive Decision-Making: Tailored content ensures all students, including those with SEND, can access meaningful, supported pathways aligned with their abilities and aspirations.
- Enhance Careers Programmes: Acts as a practical and up-to-date resource that integrates seamlessly with career education and guidance activities.
- Strengthen Employer and Community Links: Facilitates collaboration with local employers, training providers, and community organisations, helping to align educational goals with local workforce needs.
- Empower Students and Families: Offers clarity and confidence to students and their families as they navigate critical decisions about their future.
- Future-focused: Maps out pathways for all young people leaving each academic year, giving them the tools to prepare for their next steps.
The Editable Destinations Booklet is a collaborative tool to be updated in collaboration with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to reflect real-time opportunities, offering localised content and making it highly relevant and practical. This tool will ensure every young person is empowered to navigate their career journey, aligning their strengths and aspirations with the diverse opportunities available in their locality.
Click the button to download a copy of the Destinations Booklet Template to use with your learners.
Vocational Profiling Template
Designed to help teachers, students, and support staff create a holistic understanding of a young person’s strengths, aspirations, and career journey.
This template serves as a dynamic tool for capturing key information, including:
- Individual Strengths and Talents: Highlighting what the student excels at and enjoys.
- Career Aspirations: Documenting long-term goals and interests.
- Support Needs: Identifying adjustments required for success in education, work, or life.
- Work Experiences and Skills Development: Tracking progress in real-world settings and employability skills.
- Preferred Working Environments: Ensuring career plans align with personal preferences and values.
The Vocational Profile Template acts as a living document, evolving with the student’s development and progress. It fosters a person-centered approach to career planning, empowering young people to achieve their ambitions while ensuring inclusivity, especially for those with SEND.
By integrating seamlessly into your careers offer, the Vocational Profile Template becomes a golden thread of information that connects students, staff, and employers, ensuring everyone is aligned in supporting the student’s journey to meaningful and sustainable employment.
Click the button to download a copy of the Vocational Profiling Template to use with your learners.
