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Useful websites
Explore Careers
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National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers Explore Careers by category |
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Unifrog Click into the CV Library in Unifrog, it has 100s of job profiles that you can explore. |
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Career Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information Explore careers by subject https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/industry Explore careers by industry/sector https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/industry A-Z of Jobs |
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My World of Work https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/job-profiles A-Z of Job Profiles |
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icould icould.com uses the power of personal stories to inform young people’s career choices. |
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UCAS https:/www.ucas.com/careers-advice Applying for jobs? Not sure where to start? Discover what you need to know from finding and applying, to understanding employment |
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Career Pilot https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ Information and tools you need to explore your future career |
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BE MORE Scroll down the first page and you will come to a Map where you can explore job category from the drop-down menu below and click on one of the areas of the city region map to see how many vacancies are available in the Liverpool City Region |
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Youth Employment UK https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-hub/ Explore the career guides by sector |
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BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdqnxyc Careers A to Z: Find your perfect job https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqn6vj6 Podcast - How could your school subjects help in your future job? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cpw27rkvq6pt Explore job profiles related to the subjects you like https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cpw27rkdkkyt Considering a career in a particular job area? |
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Career Box Careeer Box provides short films on various careers from Medical, Science, Creative & Media and more. |
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Career Smart https://careersmart.org.uk/occupations/occupations-a-to-z/a?fbclid=IwAR3JS2nvjQnDPIUSmfJEk4w4wCxiCteFzwNNgJTRRBgM9GpUQnG_WPWZ-0k A to Z of Occupations |
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Career Comp@nion https://www.careercompanion.co.uk/advisercompanion#1885 Independent and impartial gateway to careers information on the internet |
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Course Pilot https://coursepilot.co.uk/help/career-information Exploring Careers by Job Category https://coursepilot.co.uk/help/career-information/explore-careers-videos Explore by videos category |
Jobs for the Future
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Success at School The future of work 2020-2030: Where are the job opportunities for young people? |
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Career Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales/future-jobs-wales/jobs-in-north-wales |
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BE More |
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Cheshire & Warrington Your Futures |
Career, Skills and Interest Quizzes
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UNIFROG UnIfrog is an online platform that supports you with impartial and independent guidance on a full range of careers options. Pupils have access to this platform using their school email. |
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National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/discover-your-skills-and-careers/ Discover your skills and careers |
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Career Wales
https://careerswales.gov.wales/career-match-quiz Career Match Quiz |
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Career Pilot https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ All the information and tools you need to explore your future career |
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Course Pilot https://coursepilot.co.uk/help/career-information/skills-and-interest-assessment Skills and Interest Assessment |
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Career Girls https://www.careergirls.org/explore-careers/career-quiz/ Free Career Quiz |
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PROSPECTS Prospects Career Quiz |
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SACU Career Quiz |
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What UNI? https://www.whatuni.com/career-guides/career-matcher/ Career Matcher to find out which industries and roles align best with your interests |
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UCAS https://www.ucas.com/careers-quiz Find your idea job matched to your personality and a list of courses previous students studied in order to get there |
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NHS Careers https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers/take-the-test Career Quiz for careers in the NHS |
Apprenticeships:
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HM Government Apprenticeships https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship pathway. |
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Amazing Apprenticeships https://amazingapprenticeships.com/apprenticeships/ Facts and information about apprenticeships |
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Career Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales/apprenticeships Apprenticeships in Wales. |
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UNIFROG UnIfrog is an online platform that supports you with impartial and independent guidance on a full range of careers options. Pupils have access to this platform using their school email. |
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Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships Understanding apprenticeships |
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Get My First Job https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/WhatsNext/Apprenticeships.aspx Understanding the different levels of apprenticeships |
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HM Government Website Find an apprenticeship online. |
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BE MORE - Liverpool City Region https://lcrbemore.co.uk/apprenticeship/ Apprenticeship vacancies across the Liverpool City Region. https://lcrbemore.co.uk/STORIES/ Watch the videos below and find out how people from across the Liverpool City Region have used Be More to help them transform their careers. |
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UCAS https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships Interested in an apprenticeship? Find out everything you need to know. |
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All About School Leavers https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/jobs/apprenticeships Find the latest apprenticeships from the UK’s best school leaver employers. |
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Rate My Apprenticeship https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/ Offers job resources for young people seeking apprenticeships. |
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BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4n7kmn Low-down on apprenticeships. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw9b9ty#zp6q6rd Comedians try an apprenticeships. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwcsb7h#z8wr8p National Apprenticeship Week LIVE webinar. |
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PATHWAY CTM
Offering students routes into apprenticeships through careers events, 1-to-1 mentoring, and quality resources |
Considering Going To College?
Wirral Local Offer Colleges
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Wirral Metropolitan College - https://www.wmc.ac.uk/ |
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College - https://bsfc.ac.uk/ |
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The Engineering College - https://www.theengineeringcollege.co.uk/ |
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Morthyng College - https://www.morthyng.co.uk/ |
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Cornerstones Vocational Training - https://www.cornerstone-training.co.uk/ |
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The Education HUB at Tranmere Rovers - https://www.trfceducationhub.co.uk/ |
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LLS Wirral - https://llsonline.uk/wirral/ |
Liverpool region including Sefton
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City of Liverpool - https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/ |
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Hugh Baird College - https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/ |
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Thornton College - https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/locations/thornton-college |
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Greenbank College - https://www.greenbankcollege.org.uk/ |
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Myerscough College Croxteth Park - https://www.greenbankcollege.org.uk/ |
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Knowsley Community College - https://www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk/ |
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - https://lipa.ac.uk/ |
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LIPA Sixth Form College - https://www.lipasixthformcollege.org/ |
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Sefton Sixth Form College - https://www.seftonsixth.ac.uk/ |
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Southport College - https://www.southport.ac.uk/ |
Cheshire, Warrington & St Helens
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Cheshire College South & West, Ellesmere Port - https://www.ccsw.ac.uk/ Cheshire College South, Chester Campus - https://www.ccsw.ac.uk/chester-campus/ |
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Reaseheath College - https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/ |
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Cronton Sixth Form College - https://www.cronton.ac.uk/ |
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Carmel College - https://www.carmel.ac.uk/ |
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Riverside College Widnes & Runcorn - https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/ |
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Warrington & Vale Royal College - https://wvr.ac.uk/ |
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Priestley College - https://www.priestley.ac.uk/ |
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Myerscough College - Warrington Campus - https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/about/our-centres/warrington/ |
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Petty Pool College - https://www.pettypool.org.uk/ |
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St Helens College - https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/ |
North Wales
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Coleg Cambria - https://www.cambria.ac.uk/ |
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The Military Preparation College - https://mpct.co.uk/location/wrexham/ |
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Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl - https://www.gllm.ac.uk/ |
Specialist Colleges
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Natspec’s member colleges offer education to young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and / or disabilities |
Online learning / Life Skills / Training
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MOOC.org Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enrol. |
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National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/where-to-find-free-online-learning Many organisations offer free online learning in a range of subjects and levels. You can explore providers, the subjects they offer and the levels available before choosing. |
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National Numeracy Challenge https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/?partner_code=ncs Improve your everyday maths with the National Numeracy Challenge, National Numeracy is an independent charity working to improve numeracy across the UK |
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Alison https://alison.com/all-free-online-courses-certificates-diplomas Explore Free Online Courses With Certificates & Diplomas |
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Future Learn https://www.futurelearn.com/courses Choose from thousands of online courses from top universities and specialist organisations. |
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Youth Employment UK https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/young-professional-training/ Free training and online courses |
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Barclays Lifeskills https://barclayslifeskills.com/#section_help_myself Tools to help young people and adults develop their skills around employability and managing money |
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Springpod Gain experience with top employers and universities on Springpod |
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Santander - Open Academy https://www.santanderopenacademy.com/en/index.html Free training in the skills most in demand by the labour market |
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Barclays https://www.barclays.co.uk/digital-confidence/eagles/ Barclays Digital Eagles are here to help everyone make the most out of being online. From social media with family and friends to finding ways to look after your money or taking an online course and paying the bills |
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https://grow.google/intl/uk/google-career-certificates/ Helping people across the UK add to their digital skill set, so they can progress in their career or business |
Looking for employment?
Job searching sites
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Indeed - https://uk.indeed.com/ |
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Gov.UK - https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job |
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Reed.com - https://www.reed.co.uk/ |
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Jobsite - https://www.jobsite.co.uk/ |
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Fish4 - https://www.fish4.co.uk/ |
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Monster - https://www.monster.co.uk/ |
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CV-Library - https://www.cv-library.co.uk/ |
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LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs |
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NHS Jobs - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate |
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Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Job/index.htm |
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TotalJobs - https://www.totaljobs.com/ |
Employability Tool Kit
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Ambitious About Autism https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/toolkits |
How to write a CV
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Unifrog Click on the CV Builder |
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National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/cv-sections |
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Youth Employment UK https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/write-first-cv-tips-students-school-leavers/
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Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cv |
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Career Wales |
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My World of Work https://careers.myworldofwork.co.uk/getting-a-job/applications-and-cv-advice |
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Princes Trust https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/tools-resources/finding-job/cv-tips |
Tips on Covering Letters
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Support with Application Forms
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Unifrog
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National Career Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/application-forms How to use the STAR method to plan your answers to interview questions and to show your skills and experience on a CV or application form: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method |
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iCould https://icould.com/stories/7-tips-for-successful-application-forms/ |
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Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/applying-for-jobs/write-a-successful-job-application |
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UCAS https://www.ucas.com/careers/help-and-advice/how-write-cover-letter |
Preparing for Interviews
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Unifrog
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National Career Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/interview-advice |
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Prospects |
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Career Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales/getting-a-job/interview-techniques |
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My World of Work https://careers.myworldofwork.co.uk/getting-a-job/interview-advice/top-10-interview-tips |
Employability Skills
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Unifrog
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Career Wales https://careerswales.gov.wales/getting-a-job/skills-to-succeed-academy |
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National Career Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/how-to-develop-your-soft-skills
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Bright Network |
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My World of Work https://careers.myworldofwork.co.uk/career-advice/identifying-and-using-your-skills |
Thinking of Going to University?
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What UNI - https://www.whatuni.com/ Whatuni is the UK's largest source of real, honest student reviews. Find courses, read honest reviews, get expert advice. |
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UCAS - https://www.ucas.com/further-education/thinking-about-university All UK based university applications are made through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (“UCAS”). In short, anyone who wants to study an undergraduate degree in the UK will need to apply through UCAS. In 2018, UCAS processed over 2 million student applications and helped over 500 000 students secure a full-time place in a university or college across the UK. |
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UniTasterDays - https://www.unitasterdays.com/ A good source of university taster events, workshops, residentials and open days for teachers, students and parents |
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Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/10-things-to-do-before-starting-university 10 things to do before starting university |
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The Education Hub https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/11/02/applying-to-university-everything-you-need-to-know/ Applying to university – everything you need to know |
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The Student Room Find a course - https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/courses Here are a couple of things you'll need to do before you head off - https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/preparing-for-university/before-you-go-to-university |
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Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company |
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PUSH https://www.push.co.uk/schools-370740.html Push is a not-for-profit organisation that supports school-leavers and students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to make well informed decisions about their futures and to have the skills and resources to make their choices a reality. |
Useful websites for Parents & Carers
Here is a selection of websites dedicated to providing parents with information to support their child or ward to make informed decisions about their future. In addition, please use the drop-down links above for more information details on:
- Exploring careers
- Career, Skills and Interest Quizzes
- Apprenticeships
- Considering going to college?
- Considering going to university?
- Need Career Advice and Employability Skills & Tools?
- Online learning / Life Skills / Training
Success at School
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Success at School Advice for Parents - This website has a host of information for parents that will help you support your child https://successatschool.org/advice/parents Career Zones - https://successatschool.org/career-zones Apprenticeships - Search & apply for the latest opportunities - https://successatschool.org/jobs 10 in-demand career paths your child could choose: https://successatschool.org/advice/parents/10-in-demand-career-paths-your-child-could-choose/1276 |
Supporting young people to make decisions about their careers
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Department of Education https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/parent-advice-and-resources Parents advice and resources. View support and information for helping your child with their career and education decisions. |
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Career Pilot https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/parent-zone Information to help parents and carers support young people in making the right decision about study and work |
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Talking Futures https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/ A parent's toolkit for discussing careers |
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Youth Employment UK https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-advice-for-parents/ Career advice for parents |
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Parent Kind https://www.parentkind.org.uk/for-parents/careers/careers-guidance-and-access# Understanding career guidance and access |
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Barclays - LifeSkills https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/blog/5-tips-to-help-parents-support-students-towards-employability/ 5 Tips on how to support your child towards employability |
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Success at School How to find volunteer opportunities for my child - https://successatschool.org/advice/parents/how-to-find-volunteer-opportunities-for-my-child/1294
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PARENT, GUARDIAN AND CARER GUIDE 2023 Everything you need to support your child with their higher education choices |
Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeships https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/support-for-parents-and-guardians# Apprenticeship support and advice for parents, carers and guardians to help them support young people in making the right career choices Link to a parent pack, click here. |
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Amazing Apprenticeships https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parent-zone/ Guidance for Parents & Carers |
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UCAS https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/parent-and-guardian-guide-apprenticeships Parents and Guardian guide to apprenticeships |
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Get My First Job https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/Resources/ParentsCarers.aspx Guide for parents to apprenticeships |
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All About School Leavers https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/parents/apprenticeships A parents guide to apprenticeships |
Special educational needs and disabilities websites:
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British Dyslexia |
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Independent Panel for Special Education Advice for parents (IPSEA) |
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Sense |
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Ambitious about Autism |
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HM Government |
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Mencap |
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National Autistic Society Employment https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment For Autistic Teenagers https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/resources-for-autistic-teenagers Transitions https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/transitions/england |
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Teachers
Secondary / Post 16
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Unifrog https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources |
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Pathway CTM Looking for support for pupils to feeling confident when knowing about their options post-GCSE and A-Level. By signing up to our teacher network, you’ll gain access to helpful tools to use when supporting pupils with their future careers. |
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My World of Work |
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CEC - PMLD World of Work Lesson Ideas https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/pmld-world-work-lesson-ideas
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Youth Employment UK https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/teachers-resources/careers-lesson-plans/ |
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The Wow Show |
Careers for Primary
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Careers and Enterprise - Primary |
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Introducing Careers to Primary https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/teaching-resources/primary-how-to |
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The Education People |
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A New Direction https://www.anewdirection.org.uk/blog/how-to-introduce-careers-to-primary-students |
LINKING CURRICULUM LEARNING TO CAREERS
Gatsby Benchmark 4:
All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of career pathways.
- By the age of 14, every pupil should have had the opportunity to learn how the different STEM subjects help people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
Click here for more information about GB 4 and the other benchmarks
Key Stage 3 Linking Careers to Curriculum (Gatsby Benchmark 4) 2023/2024
Year 7
| Curriculum Subject | Job 1 | Job 2 |
| English | Public Relations Officer | Paralegal |
| Mathematics | Civil Engineer | Astronomer |
| Science | Epidemiologist | Chemical Engineer |
| History | Anthropologist | Archivist |
| Music | Acoustic consultant/ engineer |
Sound technician, broadcasting/ film/video |
| Geography | Cartographer | Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst) |
| DT | Graphic designers | Product Designer |
| Food Tech | Product/process development scientist | Dietitian |
| Art | Animator | Printmaker |
| Sport & PE | Sports Massage Therapist | Nutritionist |
| Drama | Runner, broadcasting/film/video | Special effects (SFX) make-up artist |
| RE | Mediator | Community development worker |
| Computing | Transcriber | Photo Editor |
| Languages (German / Mandarin) | Patent examiner | Intelligence analyst |
Year 8
| Curriculum Subject | Job 1 | Job 2 |
| English | Writer | Social Media Manager |
| Mathematics | Cyber Security Analyst | Statistician |
| Science | Marine Biologist | Laboratory technician |
| History | Heritage manager | Historic buildings inspector /conservation officer |
| Music | Sound designer | Music therapist |
| Geography | Conservation scientist | Oceanographer |
| DT | CAD technician | Interior and spatial designer |
| Food Tech | Food technologist | Manufacturing engineer |
| Art | Art therapist | Visual merchandiser |
| Sport & PE | Sports Commentator | Sports Agent |
| Drama | Theatre director | Choreographer |
| RE | Diplomatic service officer | Chaplain |
| Computing | Software Engineering | Web developer |
| Languages (German / Mandarin) | English as a foreign language teacher | Tour guide |
Year 9
| Curriculum Subject | Job 1 | Job 2 |
| English | Magazine journalist | Web content editor |
| Mathematics | Chemist | Meteorologist |
| Science | Archaeologist | Audiologist |
| History | Museum education officer | Museum/gallery curator |
| Music | Music director | Musical instrument maker/repairer |
| Geography | Landscape Architect | Nature Conservation Officer |
| DT | Furniture conservator/ restorer |
Production designer, theatre/television/film |
| Food Tech | Chef | Technical brewer |
| Art | Photographic Stylist | Visual effects (VFX) artist |
| Sport & PE | Stunt Performer | Firefighter |
| Drama | Talent agent | Costume designer |
| RE | International aid/development worker | Equality, diversity and inclusion officer |
| Computing | Mathematician | Mobile application developer |
| Languages (German / Mandarin) | National intelligence and security | Business manager |
If you require any additional jobs related to your curriculum specialism, please email Helen Shallcross hshallcross@wrks.co.uk