At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we believe that careers education begins with curiosity. By connecting learning to life from the earliest years, we help children understand the purpose of their learning, see how it relates to the world beyond school, and begin to shape their own aspirations for the future.
Our Golden Values of Growth, Optimism, Leadership, Determination, Excellence and Nurture are at the heart of this commitment. We strive to ensure that every child, regardless of background, can see themselves represented in future pathways and recognise that their ambitions are achievable.
From an early age, we encourage children to:
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Dream big and believe in their potential
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Explore a wide range of jobs and careers
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Understand how learning links to real-life opportunities
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Meet diverse role models and challenge stereotypes
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Develop confidence, resilience and ambition
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Build skills that support lifelong learning and success
Careers Fair - March 2026
To inspire our children and broaden their understanding of the world of work, we held a Careers Fair and welcomed a range of visitors representing different jobs, professions and industries. The event provided an exciting opportunity for pupils to learn about a variety of career pathways and to see how the skills they develop in school can be applied in real-life situations.
We were deighted to welcome:
At Goldthorn Park, we are committed to helping children develop an awareness of the many opportunities available to them in the future. Through a range of experiences, including visits, visitors, themed learning activities and our Careers Fair, pupils are encouraged to understand the world of work in simple and meaningful ways.
