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24/04/26

Year 6 welcomed Francis from Reform Restore Respect this afternoon. He told us all about prison and the importance of making the correct life choices to ensure we reach our dreams of being teachers, vets, footballers and dancers!

24/04/26

We were very lucky this week as our EYFS and KS1 children recently had the pleasure of welcoming the Night Owl team to school for a truly memorable experience. The children met a range of owls, from some of the smallest species to those with wingspans of up to 1.5 metres!

23/04/26

Year 6 had a brilliant time celebrating Schools Cricket Day practising their throwing and catching skills as well as playing some mini games!  ⁦ ⁩

23/04/26

Year 6 welcomed Adrian from Kent Cricket this afternoon as he will be delivering cricket lessons each week for Year 6 this term. Today is also schools cricket day!   

23/04/26

Elder class are loving our core text in reading lessons  ‘The Haunting of Aveline Jones’ by  . They come up with new predictions every time we read the book more! We are looking forward to the mini marathon this afternoon too!

22/04/26

Some of our KS2 children were fortunate to receive a creative writing lesson from Imran Abbas, the author of The Secret of the Soulless Kraken. It was a very inspiring lesson and they now cannot wait to read the book!

22/04/26

Year 5 had an incredible morning for their rainforest learning launch! Huge thank you to Andy for leading the workshop. The children overcame fears by interacting with some super creatures and have developed a wealth of knowledge and understanding!  

02/04/26

Upper KS2 young carers taking part in a cooking workshop run and provided by      #

01/04/26

A huge thank to  who delivered an engaging assembly to Year 4 today. The children also had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in their history topic based around railway safety.

30/03/26

Elder class have worked hard to create a healthy balanced meal (starter and dessert).

30/03/26

Some fantastic outcomes from Year 4 last week. Their artwork based on the work of  was incredible! Their letters of persuasion, based on the book Mouse Bird Snake Wolf by  , were also a super read.

23/03/26

Today in Elder class for early morning fun we drew our weekend and listened to music.  Can you tell your child’s drawing based on what you did at the weekend together?

23/03/26

Well done to our Year 5 and 6 netball team who competed against schools across Maidstone and finished 2nd in their group. Another new team that played brilliantly together :)

23/03/26

Shoutout to our UKS2 Netball team who placed 3rd in the VIPS Tournament last week! A brand new team and they all played brilliantly together! Special shoutout for Leo for scoring 5 goals in two games!

22/03/26

Year 5 have had an incredible two weeks on a Friday afternoon - we made transient art in Forest School in Week 3, and showcased our skills in 'Beech Class has Talent' in Week 4!    

20/03/26

Year 1 had a wonderful day at Bocketts Farm. We had the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of animals, learn new information, go on a tractor ride, and watch a pig race! We had the best time, thank you  ! 🚜

13/03/26

We love our new mornings 8.30-8.40 in Elder class. Today’s activity was bench ball.

13/03/26

In school we were so excited to hear about the communication Megan in Year 4 has had with the author Megan Hopkins who visited our school. Megan dressed up as one of the characters from Starminster and earned her Reading Champion badge linked to the National Year of Reading.

13/03/26

Huge congratulations to Amelia in Year 5 who has achieved her 1 mile swimming award...and is now striving for the next milestone. Well done Amelia.

13/03/26

Science club fun for LKS2! See the rainbow🌈. See the explosion 💥.   

11/03/26

We were delighted to welcome members of the community in for our first soup social event. Locals enjoyed a bowl of piping hot soup, amazing cakes, with the company of some of our pupils, taking the time to look through some of their work. Everyone had a great time! 

09/03/26

Willow Class had a wonderful World Book Day! We became authors and illustrators of our own stories. We read some of our favourite books with Year 4 and opened letters with Year 2 that they wrote when they were in Year 1. Of course, wore wonderful costumes based on a book.

06/03/26

In his spare time, Luca has created a fantastic poster of the periodic table! A Scientist in the making!

06/03/26

Amazing achievement! Well done Mia who has won an entire cabinet worth of trophies over the last 2 weeks competing in various dance competitions! She was even awarded the judges choice for what really is an incredible talent! Well done Mia 🏆

06/03/26

World Book Day in Elder class!

Career-related learning

At Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, career-related learning helps pupils begin to understand the wide range of opportunities available to them in the future. From an early age, we aim to broaden pupils’ horizons and raise aspirations by helping them explore the world of work and recognise the importance of the knowledge and skills they develop at school.

Our approach encourages pupils to believe in their potential and to understand that opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or background. By introducing pupils to a variety of careers, role models and experiences, we help them see that there are many different pathways they may choose to follow.

Career-related learning is woven through our wider curriculum and personal development opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to recognise their own strengths, interests and talents, and to understand how the skills they are developing at school can support their future ambitions.

Through these experiences, pupils begin to:

  • Develop curiosity about the world of work
  • Understand how different subjects link to future careers and opportunities
  • Challenge stereotypes and recognise that anyone can pursue a wide range of careers
  • Build confidence in their own abilities and aspirations
  • Develop important skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving

By introducing pupils to different careers, industries and experiences, we help them to see how education can support them in achieving their goals and preparing for the future.

How Career-Related Learning is Developed

Career-related learning develops progressively throughout a pupil’s time at school. In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, pupils begin by exploring their interests, learning about different jobs and understanding how people contribute to their communities.

As pupils move through Key Stage 2, they deepen their understanding of the wider world of work. They learn how different subjects connect to careers, meet visitors from a range of professions, and explore how skills such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving are valued in many different roles.

These experiences help pupils to recognise their strengths and develop confidence in their ambitions for the future.

Inspiring Role Models

Learning about inspiring individuals from a wide range of backgrounds helps pupils understand that people from all walks of life can achieve success and make a difference in the world.

Resources such as the BBC short films on careers introduce pupils to a variety of professions and the skills required for different roles. Books such as Little People, Big Dreams, Little Leaders and Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson (not sure if we still use this text but was on the website) highlight influential individuals, whose achievements can inspire young people to pursue their ambitions.

Further Resources

Parents and carers who would like to explore career-related learning further with their children may find the following resources helpful: