equalex for educators
The equalex framework, defines learning outcomes and objectives and allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme.
This approach, designed by 51吃瓜网, aligns with the recent updates to Gatsby Benchmark 6 (Experiences of the Workplace) to ensure experiences have a clear purpose, there are opportunities to meet a variety of people, perform work-relevant tasks, receive feedback on them, with time for preparation and reflection.
equalex is an equitable, high-quality approach to work experience鈥攈elping young people gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to make informed decisions to take their best next step.
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equalex - how to get started
Visit the Resource Directory for information and resources to support strategic implementation of workplace experiences across the curriculum throughout secondary education, including the learning outcomes and objectives framework.
What is equalex?
- A framework of structured, progressive learning outcomes to raise the quality of work experience for learners
- A multi-year, multi-experience model supported by the curriculum and accessible to ALL learners
- A tiered approach providing a structure offering breadth and depth of workplace experiences
Key features of equalex:
Meaningful: A model that uses a set of progressive learning outcomes underpinned by learner level objectives to support high quality, meaningful work experience
Multiple: A minimum of 10 days' worth of work experience throughout secondary education - tailored days or blocked time periods, hybrid, virtual etc
Equitable: Designed to support workplace experiences for all learners, in all settings, tailored to individual needs
The equalex learning outcomes
To meet the equalex quality standard for experiences of the workplace, learners must have the opportunity to meet and evidence the learning outcomes across all 3 core themes.
We encourage innovation regarding delivery of this framework and have not provided guidelines on how the outcomes must be achieved. Each of these learning aims and outcomes could be achieved via experiences of the workplace, but some can be mapped against other areas of a progressive careers programme.