Developing Young Workforce - Primary & Early Years - June 2026- 2027
DYW School Improvement Plan Template – In this section, you will see a template for early years and primary settings, which can be adapted and incorporated into your School Improvement Plan (SIP) as appropriate.
Education and Employers Primary Schools – Inspiring The Future Programme 2026-27 – Primary Head Teachers highlighted in the feedback to the DYW Baseline Audit in June 2025 that what was required was further support to develop and improve the following;
- Developing productive relationships/events/activities with business partners
- Career talks/career inspiration activities delivered to year groups
Specifically, the feedback from Head Teachers asked for support to
- Develop links with employers & partners – including potential for a bank of online materials
- Increase awareness of meta-skills frameworks and the Career Education Standard
- Share approaches linking play-based pedagogy with meta-skills
- Promote SDS professional learning and My World of Work (including profiling)
- Strengthen employer and partner engagement, including access to online resources
The following links to Careers Education and Support should be helpful:
Key National Guidance and Support
Career Education Standard (3-18)
Meta-skills Resources
Full introduction to Meta Skills Land animation
If you have any questions or require further support, please get in touch with raymond.geddes2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
DYW School Improvement Plan Priorities 2026-27 – Early Years and Primary
Developing Young Workforce - Development Support.
This information contains direct links to the latest wakelets containing key information, resources and vital learning opportunities and online support to assist teachers and practitioners.
Meta-skills development from Early Years to Senior Phase.
To improve metaskills delivery and impact, the following developments are ongoing
DYW Primary School: Increasing awareness of Meta-Skills Progression Frameworks, & The Career Education Standard. Training opportunities for My World of Work, including profiling. Developing links with employers & partners – including a bank of online materials.
What are Foundation Apprenticeships?
Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) give young people the combination of a qualification and a valuable workplace experience in one of 12 exciting growth industries in Scotland. They typically take two years to complete – but some can be completed in a year.
Overview of all Level 4,5,6 frameworks
Still in school, but keen to get stuck into real industry experience? A Foundation Apprenticeship could be the right move for you. While you’re still in 5th or 6th year, you’ll be able to gain work experience alongside your studies. This can boost your confidence and get you excited about your future career.
