Lampeter professor endorses new enterprise resources launched by Careers Wales

Careers Wales has introduced a suite of new resources designed to enhance the entrepreneurial expertise of teachers and the support provided to pupils under the age of 16.

Developed in partnership with Big Ideas Wales and a working group of teachers and practitioners, these resources align with the principles of the Curriculum for Wales. The new materials, which are now available for download from the Hwb, include:

This resource offers a structured framework for teachers to deliver customized learning opportunities, integrating entrepreneurial skills into the Curriculum for Wales for ages 3 to 16 through various themes and experiences.

This adaptable resource provides a mapped learning journey for ages 3 to 16, helping teachers deliver bespoke entrepreneurial experiences.

This toolkit comprises various initiatives and resources designed to support educators in guiding young people aged 3 to 16 on their path to becoming enterprising creative contributors.

This resource offers 13 activity ideas aimed at inspiring and supporting entrepreneurship education for younger learners.

These resources offer a variety of initiatives, toolkits, and activity ideas to inspire and support teachers in fostering entrepreneurship and creative contributions among young learners.

Andy Penaluna, Professor Emeritus, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, said: “These resources, designed by teachers for teachers, will enhance the opportunities to prepare pupils, giving them confidence to succeed and contribute to prosperity, sustainable futures, and their own personal life goals.”

In addition, Careers Wales also developed new resources to guide young people aged 12-17 with starting a business, titled ‘So, you want to be an entrepreneur?’.  A version for adults has also been developed titled ‘So, you know a young person who wants to be an entrepreneur?’, to guide parents, carers and teachers who may be supporting a young person starting a business.

Written by author Lorraine Allman, the guides are designed to be interactive with suggested next steps or actions in each section. They include content on the key stages of starting a business including the risks and benefits, what makes a good business idea, market research, IP, legals, as well as inspiring stories and videos from young people who started their business at an early age.

Lorraine Allman said: “I was delighted to write these resources on behalf of Careers Wales. There’s a real gap in support for young people under the age of 16 who would like to explore a business idea – this resource fills that gap and gives them a practical guide to getting their business off the ground.”

Sean Parry, CWRE Curriculum Co-ordinator at Careers Wales said: “We are thrilled to be releasing these resources. We encourage all educators to explore them and incorporate them into their teaching. The resources will help young learners embark on their journey to becoming enterprising creative contributors.”

For information relating to careers support and guidance, head to the Careers Wales website.