At West Hatch, we recognise the importance of developing “employability skills”, but equally realise that it can be a confusing and vague term for student’s to fully understand – there is not a standard list of skills and how do you actual evidence or explain skills such as ‘teamwork’?

This is where the Skills Builder Partnership comes in! 

We are honoured to work with them, to develop our understanding of “employability skills” and help to prepare our students for success in education and employment.

The Skills Builder Universal Framework outlines the 8 essential skills everyone needs:

The Universal Framework outlines what these skills are, providing a clear definition for each, and fifteen steps we need to take to master each skill.

Students can build these skills in lessons, as well as by taking part in extra-curricular activities.

We are in the process of adding these skills to our curriculum maps, and you will see them around the school and in the information set out, throughout the year.

If you have any questions about this please speak to our Skills Leader, Mr G. Towsey (gtowsey@westhatch.net).