Careers
Useful Information
Below is a list of websites which may be of use to students when planning their careers and higher education. These websites also provide information that will enable parents and carers to support their children with decisions around their next steps.
All of these sites will be used in school and students will learn how best to use these resources.
Website
Focus Year Groups
Details
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7-13
Videos to support students with employability skills. https://learn.bereadygroup.org/login/index.php
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Click picture for the national apprenticeship service
7 - 13
11 - 13
An impartial online careers guidance and information programme, where students can develop their skills and learn about post-16 and post-18 options including higher education, further education and apprenticeships and the various qualifications involved. Sixth Form students can access online short courses that will enhance their subject knowledge. This website also features a personal statement builder monitored by teachers.
A wide range of UK apprenticeships of all levels are advertised on this website for students to apply to.
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12,13
Useful for university applications and guidance. This site also features useful information regarding internships, apprenticeships, employment and gap years.
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12,13
Students can search university courses in more detail, and to explore what courses lead on well from the subjects they are currently studying.
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12,13
For students who are interested in alternatives to the traditional university route, this website covers everything gap years, internships, sponsored degrees and more.
Other useful tools
Parents' Guide to Career Guidance:
This guide will explain how important parental influence can be in helping children to choose careers, and will give suggestions of ways you can support your daughter.
Download: Parents’ Guide to Career Guidance
Parents' Guide to Apprenticeships:
This guide gives a brief overview of apprenticeships, their salaries, entry requirements and application process.
Download: Parents’ Guide to Apprenticeships
Careerometer:
This widget can be used to explore and compare the pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects of different job roles. Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in.
