Industry Days Industry days provide the opportunity for Secondary, Middle and Primary Schools to raise pupils awareness to real life scenarios, practices through stimulating business activities. Standard Industry Days Pupils have the opportunity to work with employers on a wide range of work related tasks that simulate actual business activity whilst addressing life's key skill areas. Team and Teamwork Days Provide pupils with a challenging experience that includes, problem solving, creativity, cooperation, communication and team work. Cross Phase Days Create the opportunity for Primary pyramids to link with their High Schools. A typical of such a day might involve year 6 and 9 pupils working on a design and make project. Personal Effectiveness Specialised programmes for developing citizenship, self-esteem, goals and motivation.   Enhancing Key Skills Listed below are examples of the key areas addressed by most industry days : Working with Others Leadership Co-operation / Negotiation Motivation / Encouragement / Support Self Esteem Involvement / Participation Communication Interacting with others Presenting Application of Number Calculating Effective Use of Time Construction / Structure Spatial Reasoning Improving Own Learning Personal Development / Setting Goals Planning Recognising Strengths / Development Opportunities Problem Solving Planning Identifying alternatives Experimenting / Creativity / Lateral thinking Persevering Reviewing Information Technology Using Technology Processing Information Editing Presenting Information Funding / Support - Funding to support Industry Days for Year 10 pupils and above may be accessed through local management group funds. For Year 9 and below funding for industry, cross phase and pupil development may be accessed through SRB5 objective 3. In both cases you will need to complete a bid form obtainable from the Partnership Office. Support in planning, co-ordinating and leading the day is also available.

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