You are never too young to start learning about the ‘world of work’ even at the tender age of 7!

And Primary school children are always keen to learn what business is all about. With this in mind Liverpool Compact EBP has developed a number of projects that introduce children to simple business practices and help them acquire new skills whilst having fun!

How do they work?

Starting in Year 6, the very popular ‘Going for Gold’ Project aims to prepare YOUR pupils for their next big step – up to Senior school. It encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and organisation.

The children use handbooks to :

• Assess their abilities across the curriculum including PSHE & citizenship
• Set targets to improve in each area
• Record progress each week
• Assess outcomes on a termly basis

They are then rewarded with a graded certificate each term as well as the knowledge that they really can control their own learning and achievements. Just read what OFSTED has to say about the project

"The Liverpool Compact 'Going for Gold scheme' gives Year 6 pupils a good insight into the ‘world of work’ and helps to prepare them for transfer to secondary school."

Local schools are equally impressed

“The Workshops result in high standards of behaviour and learning from the children. Going for Gold enables them to reach their full potential.”

Year 6 Teacher, Miss J McCann, Broadgreen Primary School

As a result of ‘Going for Gold’s’ proven effectiveness and driven by teachers’ requests, Year 5 now have their own version of the project called ‘Wise Owl’. It works exactly the same but is appropriate to this age group.

To support these 2 projects we offer 1 half day workshop with each year group every term. The activities emulate workplace systems and give pupils insight into how businesses function. They link to key business and curriculum areas such as marketing, media, accounting, numeracy, literacy and art and design. The activities encourage team work, develop communication skills and drive the children to work to strict deadlines.

Reading Mentors and Number Partners

Local business people are also happy to work with your pupils on a more direct basis. We have trained volunteers to become Reading Partners and Number Partners. The aim is to improve children’s literacy and numeracy work, widen their perspective of the world and enhance self esteem and confidence.

Benefits to young people

• Gives children an exciting insight into the workplace
• Builds confidence
• Develops new skills

Why employers support Primary School Projects

“I am very excited to be working as Reading Mentor. The children are so bright and they have told me that they too are looking forward to the weeks ahead”

Sonia Bradley, PA to the Managing Director, Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank

For more information please call Liz Roberts on 0151 728 9454 or email us on info@liverpoolcompact.org.uk