Exploring Careers in UK Uniformed Protective Services

• Public Services
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Exploring Careers in UK Uniformed Protective Services

Multiculturalism

Rule of Law

Multiple people from various backgrounds living together within one population

Rules that govern acceptable behaviours and the consequences for breaking these rules

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have researched different roles, career opportunities, and entry requirements for careers in the UK uniformed protective services.

What do you already know about careers in the UK uniformed protective services?

Introduction to UK Uniformed Protective Services

Overview of the various organizations and their roles, such as police, army, fire service, and more.

Local & National organisation

Local or National?

Local

National

Essex Police

Essex Fire service

Royal Air Force

Royal Navy

MI5/MI6

Army

Local Organization: Essex Police

Research and present about career opportunities and entry requirements in Essex Police.

National Organization: UK Army

Research and present about career opportunities and entry requirements in the UK Army.

Skills and Qualifications

Identify the essential skills and qualifications needed for careers in the uniformed protective services.

Career Pathways

Explore the potential career pathways and progression within the uniformed protective services.

Reflection and Decision-Making

Reflect on the research and make an informed decision about a preferred career in a local and national organization.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.