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Minerals Matter have recently developed an industry engagement pack for teachers, where they can find out more about Minerals Matter and how we can support schools.

The materials within this

pack can support:

• Classroom learning

• STEM enrichment

• Careers education

• Assemblies and employer encounters

• Site visits and workplace experiences

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Girls in Data – Free STEM Sessions for Year 7-9

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Girls in Data – Free STEM Sessions for Year 7-9

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Looking for an engaging way to inspire more girls to consider careers in technology, AI and data?

Girls in Data, delivered in partnership with E.ON Next, is offering free, hands-on sessions for schools during the 2026-27 academic year.

Students will meet women working in data and tech, take part in practical activities and explore future career pathways.

Sessions are suitable for Year 7-9, can be delivered to girls-only or mixed groups, and accommodate up to 30 students.

Choose from:

Cryptography & Data Storytelling: careers in data, cryptography challenges and data visualisation activities. (2 hour session)

AI & Ethics: explore AI careers, debate AI ethics and take part in a Dragon's Den style challenge. (2 hour session)

To register your interest or find out more, contact kim.vuong@eonnext.com.

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Guiding Your Teen Towards Post-16 is a calm, clear and practical resource for parents navigating the maze of one of the most important transitions in their child’s life.

This book provides the essential information, strategies and reassurance parents and carers need to confidently support their next big step with clarity and confidence.

Perfect for parents of students in Years 10 and 11 in England

Available on Kindle and paperback.

About the Author

Stephen McArdle is a level 6 qualified and registered career development professional (RCDP).

He has years of experience supporting, enabling and empowering thousands of young people and their families, through education and training programmes and transitions.

In 2025, Stephen published the first of a 3-part book series Guiding Your Teen – a high-quality resource for parents/carers navigating educational and training choices with their teens.

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A.C.E. Guidance Services - Guiding Your Teen... Book Series

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Feeling overwhelmed by your teen’s post-16 options? Unsure how to best help them make good decisions?

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Mentoring for young carers aged 16 to 18

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Mentoring for young carers aged 16 to 18

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This publication is for everyone involved in the planning or delivery of 16 to 19 study programmes. It sets out the changes we are making to the technical and vocational qualifications a young person can choose from the age of 16. The implementation plan will be kept up to date throughout the 4-year reform period.

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Rolls Royce plans 12m nuclear Training centre....

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Rolls-Royce has announced plans to open a £12m facility in Derby which would act as a "training centre" to help its future workforce build nuclear power plants.
The site - named the Pioneer Works - is set to open in late 2026 and will be a non-nuclear site, housing specialist engineering as well as manufacturing projects, it said.

The firm said the new centre was needed to carry out testing to help its small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the UK, Czech Republic and Sweden.

SMRs, sometimes called "mini nukes", work on the same principle as large reactors, using a nuclear reaction to generate heat that produces electricity.

The company said the centre - located at Northedge Business Park, Alfreton Road - would create about 40 "highly skilled" jobs including roles in advanced engineering and manufacturing development.

As it is an existing industrial site, no planning application was required, other than to change the external signage, Rolls-Royce said, with a submission expected later in the year.

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The facility will train staff who will be working on the firm's Small Modular Reactor projects.

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UCAS has launched the new Destinations Programme. This is a structured two-year Careers Discovery Framework designed to help schools and colleges raise aspirations, improve student outcomes, and support strategic post-18 progression planning.

Developed by careers education specialists and aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks, it provides a clear, progressive journey that builds students’ confidence, knowledge, and decision-making skills.

The Destinations programme will help teachers, advisers and careers leaders to:

Reduce planning time with ready-to-deliver lesson plans and activities.

Deliver a consistent, high-quality careers programme.

Support students to make informed, confident decisions about their future.

Access ongoing CPD, expert support, and a national adviser community.

Overall, the programme is:

Free for students aged 16–18.

Structured two-year framework.

Six themed curriculum packs.

Aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks.

Reduces staff planning time.

Supports stronger progression outcomes.

Programme structure: A clear progression journey aligned to the academic year:

1. Reflection

2. Connection

3. Discovery

4. Applying

5. Reviewing

6. Next steps

Each stage meets students on their journey, combining self-reflection with practical action to support meaningful decision-making.

This programme is backed by ongoing support:

Online drop-in clinics with programme creators

CPD and delivery guidance

Peer-to-peer best practice sharing

Access to UCAS expertise

Data-informed content to support guidance

There is further information and an opportunity to sign up here: UCAS Destinations Programme | UCAS. As part of the initial launch, there is a webinar on 6 July – hosted by UCAS’s Liz Lloyd, featuring the author team Liane Hambly, Lis McQuire, and John Paley. Details are available on the sign-up link.

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Discover the UCAS Destinations programme designed to help schools and colleges raise aspirations, improve student outcomes, and enable strategic post-18 progression planning.

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Asda has developed two programmes which are being rolled out nationally for the next academic year. A summary of the programmes is below.

Asda Heroes - aimed at primary school's or APs in England. This will be delivered through a virtual platform, all who meet the target cohort are free to sign up.

Launch to staff leads will take place on Wednesday 23rd September, 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

Asda Leaders - aimed at Year 10 or Year 12 pupils (Secondary schools, Sixth Forms or Colleges). This will be delivered through a virtual platform with mentors to support the development of the team's business plan. There are no restrictions or costs on numbers providing the target cohort criteria is met.

The programme aligns to GCSE National Curriculum frameworks particularly within Business and Product Development faculties.

Launch for teams & staff will take place virtually on Wednesday 14th October, 10:30am - 11:30am.

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Girls into Electronics is a unique opportunity for female students – in years 10, 11 and 12 – to explore Electronics. At the heart of the programme is a series of one-day events, during the summer term, hosted by the UKESF’s partner universities. During the day, participating students find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level, hear from female graduate engineers working in the Electronics sector and get ‘hands on’ with Arduino microcontrollers.

These one-day events are designed to help more girls explore engineering, electronics, and technology pathways through hands-on experiences and direct engagement with universities and industry.
Students will:

Take part in a hands-on Arduino microcontroller workshop

Hear from women working in engineering and technology

Learn about careers in electronics and semiconductors

Visit university engineering departments and facilities

Meet current university students

Experience a sample university lecture

Be eligible to apply for the Apple Mentoring Scheme

Receive an Arduino Grove kit to take home

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Girls into Electronics is a unique opportunity for female students – in years 10, 11 and 12 – to explore Electronics. At the heart of the programme is a series of one-day events, during the summer term, hosted by the UKESF’s partner universities. During the day, participating students find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level, hear from female graduate engineers working in the Electronics sector and get ‘hands on’ with Arduino microcontrollers.

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Macademia, based in Nottingham are delivering innovative and immersive educational experiences that go far beyond traditional employer encounters or workplace experiences, allowing young people to explore industries, creativity, STEM, enterprise and emerging technologies in meaningful, engaging and highly practical ways. Macademia Holiday Studio offers immersive 5-day intensive courses for young people aged 8+, giving them the opportunity to explore real-world creative and professional subjects in a hands-on, studio environment.

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Business Language Champions provides face-to-face and virtual language events for secondary school students. Created and delivered by professionals with a wide range of language-related careers, our events explode the myth that the study of languages leads only to jobs in teaching and translating.

As such, our events cover curriculum and sector-based areas such as: languages and STEM, languages and marketing/business, languages and tourism, languages and science communication, languages and journalism, languages and the intelligence services. We also work closely with the RAF, helping them to promote the trade of RAF linguist, and have co-created three events with them to explore the international nature of their work.

The application of employability skills is a key component of all our events which require students to demonstrate key soft skills such as teamwork, time-management, communication, organisation and leadership.

By taking part, students have the invaluable opportunity of practising their languages outside of the classroom within a fun, interactive work-based scenario. All events take the form of a competition between teams with prizes for winners, runners-up and individual merit.

For more information about the work we do and the events we run, visit our website or contact us: suzannah@blcevents.co.uk or sally@blcevents.co.uk

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Running from 1–26 June, The Fiver Challenge, supported by HSBC UK, is a free, national enterprise programme that teachers can run with pupils aged 5–11 to build confidence, creativity and essential life skills.

Pupils receive £5 to create and run their own microbusiness, gaining hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, marketing and selling.   Schools can win up to £1,000 through competitions running across the four weeks.

Teachers are supported with flexible and free, ready-to-use downloadable resources that link across the curriculum. The challenge is Skills Builder Level 3 accredited.

Register at www.fiverchallenge.org.uk to get started.

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Secondary Education Offering:

Are you interested in any of the following?

Potable/wastewater treatment        Sewage/Pollution         Science         Bioresources

At Severn Trent we’re offering FREE talks and tours to schools

We’re pleased to let you know that we are offering FREE sessions and tours with our Education team!

We’d love to visit your school, discussing all things Severn Trent and covering a variety of topics including:

Water treatment and usage including tips on how to save water

Waste-water treatment and recycling including how to avoid a blocked sewer

Watercourses and the looking after our environment

Bioresources and renewable energy

Insight into careers and apprenticeships we offer

Our lesson covers content from the GCSE AQA & Edexcel Combined, Triple Science specification and BTEC Applied Science courses.

Interactive, informative, and above all engaging we encompass key vocabulary in the curriculum using videos, virtual tours, props, as well as using real life pictures and scenarios.

If you are interested please let me know what day(s) and time(s) are best for you and I’ll get back to you with a confirmed date.

In case you wanted to visit us instead, did you know we also host tours of our Sewage Treatment Works? If this is something you’d also be interested in please let me know your preferred date(s).

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you and your group soon.

Many thanks

Education Team

Leanne Town – Derbyshire – leanne.town@severntrent.co.uk

Phil Pearce – Nottinghamshire – philip.pearce@severntrent.co.uk

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Grand Depart/ Tour de France poster competition

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Grand Depart/ Tour de France poster competition

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Launched as part of the Grand Départ GB’s JOY social impact programme, students enrolled on art, design, graphics, creative and photography courses at further and higher education institutions across the local authority areas hosting each of the six British stages of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 can enter a competition that will ultimately select the official poster for next year's edition of each race.

Open to all students over 16 years old.

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DESIGN THE OFFICIAL GRAND DÉPART POSTERS!

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This interactive experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens at Specsavers, and the people who make it all work.

Across six interactive modules - Optometry, Audiology, Marketing, Technology, Finance and Retail Support you’ll explore how every part of our business comes together to help people see and hear better every day.

Whether you’re curious about working in our practices or want to discover the teams driving our success behind the scenes, this programme offers real insight, expert guidance, and a clearer view of where your career could take you.

Organisations | Specsavers | TalentXP

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RAF East Midlands & East Anglia Careers Engagement Team

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Message from the RAF East Midlands & East Anglia Careers Engagement Team:

At the moment we are currently a few team members down so whilst we adjust to this can I ask you to send any school requests to this email address and we will do our best to fulfil them, Thank you for your patience.

CRN-CareersEngageMids@mod.gov.uk

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Top jobs advertised, certifications, skills, and more. Within 25 mile radius of Chesterfield.

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Lightcast and Website reports - 12 months

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Digital ATE Resources for Teachers and Careers Leaders

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Digital ATE Resources for Teachers and Careers Leaders

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Developed in partnership with Amazing Apprenticeships,  this digital resource is designed for Careers Leaders and teachers to raise awareness of apprenticeships and technical pathways through careers-specific sessions.

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Digital ATE Resources for Teachers and Careers Leaders | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourceThe resource aims to support awareness raising of Apprenticeships, T Levels and HTQs among students, and is complete with delivery notes for teachers or Careers Leaders to deliver to students with minimal preparation. Building on CEC’s long-term work with Careers Hubs to boost apprenticeships and technical education, the resources are intended to support high quality information reaching young people to inform their future decision-making.

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Into Film have developed a wide range of engaging, curriculum‑ready materials designed to help young people explore the breadth of opportunities in the screen industries.

Together, they provide practical activities, industry insights and clear pathways that support learners in developing skills, discovering careers and taking their next steps into the world of film, TV, games and beyond.

Below you will find further details, descriptions and links to specific resources.

Classroom resources also available: Resources - Into Film

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Our resources use the unique medium of film to open-up the curriculum in exciting, accessible ways, enhancing classroom lessons and Into Film Clubs.

Into Film has been invaluable in supporting pupils' wellbeing and mental health through access to high-quality resources

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Into Film puts film at the heart of children and young people's education, helping to support their academic, cultural, and social development.

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Engaging Education Leaders in the Peer-to-Peer Review Process

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Engaging Education Leaders in the Peer-to-Peer Review Process

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If you want to understand more about why you should take part or are looking want to help education leaders understand and engage in a peer-to-peer review, here are some resources to support you to do so.

Videos: These videos could be embedded into presentations or shared with education leaders prior to a meeting.

1. Why participate?

2. Value and Impact

3. Value and Impact (Hubs)

4. Look and Feel

Slide Deck: To support a presentation to education leaders, this slide deck provides you with up-to-date information and insights.

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An immersive skills and careers-based education centre, designed to help young people explore the world of work and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Four 45-minute immersive sessions within employer-designed sector zones

A dedicated careers talk linking learning to future opportunities

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Skills Street is an immersive and innovative careers training experience developed to inspire and inform children, young people, and adults from across the South Yorkshire region.

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Enter your students into this nationwide cyber security competition for 11-14 year olds. Cyber Explorers, an initiative led by the UK Government, is a free learning programme that teaches cyber security skills to 11-14 year olds, and introduces them to careers in the field.

The competition is free, online, and open to all UK schools and home schools.

About the competition

Your students will join the Cyber Squad on a mission to save Cyber City’s brand-new Smart Mall, where its advanced AI system, SAM-U.L, has malfunctioned and caused the Mall to shut.

Teams will race against the clock to solve cyber puzzles, restore the AI, and reopen the mall - with the fastest, most accurate team in each nation titled Cyber Explorers Cup Champions.

Prizes

Winning teams from each nation will receive tech vouchers for their school to purchase IT equipment (?2,000 worth for winning schools and ?1,000 worth for home schools).

Winning schools from each nation will also enjoy an exclusive Cyber Explorers assembly delivered at their school, introducing whole year groups to key cyber security essentials after the competition.

Key details

Entry deadline: 6 March 2026

Competition week: 16–20 March 2026

Format: 1-hour online competition (choose your preferred time slot)

Location: Compete virtually from your school or home

Winners announced: 1 April 2026

Teachers can find more information via the attached poster, for via this link: Cyber Explorers - Knowledge Hub

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Data Days (Onsite)

If you are planning an onsite Data Day we’d love to support you. We can provide engaging content and volunteers from our industry community to help bring the experience to life. Please note: there is a cost associated with this activity.

Data Days - Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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James Kane, Careers, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet

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Empower Your Students with Data-Driven Skills through our Data Days Program.

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We’re excited to share a brand-new KS3 resource developed with National Highways:

“Where Did the Hedgehog Cross the Road?” – a maths-focused activity exploring the skill of place value through real-world context.

Please share with your careers team, maths colleagues and form tutors. All students receive a virtual work experience certificate upon completion.

Stay tuned! - National Highways KS4 resources will be available next month!

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Geography Lesson Plans and National Competition

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Geography Lesson Plans and National Competition

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MEMF is a fully-funded school programme which embeds knowledge, resources and guidance on careers within the built environment into the delivery of the Key Stage 2 & 3 National Curriculum and the core GCSE and A-level Geography curriculum. Careers within this sector employs around 11% of the UK workforce.

Access free resources here: Teaching Resources - My Environment My Future

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Think Smart, Live Green National Competition

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Train the Trainer: Autism Training for staff

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Train the Trainer: Autism Training for staff

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DfE-funded 'Train the Trainer' packages that are designed for leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams who want to deliver high-quality, evidence-based autism training to staff — with clarity, confidence, and minimal preparation time.

Aligned with the latest DfE and EEF standards, the packages include:

A recorded webinar that provides essential context and planning guidance.

A set of ready-made training slides with speaker notes, activities, and recommended reading.

A step-by-step video guide that walks you through the training slides and how to use them effectively, available to watch at any time.

Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, SENCO, Senior Leader, Lecturer.

For more information take a look at the website: Autism Awareness and Inclusion | Whole School SEND

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Our DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ packages are designed for leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams who want to deliver high-quality, evidence-based autism training to staff — with clarity, confidence, and minimal preparation time.

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The Energising Futures programme is designed to specifically increase young people’s understanding and enjoyment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Access free teaching resources, online help and more. Lesson planning made easy with resource planners for 2026, tailored for learners.
View the website here>>

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Energising Futures | Free Resources for STEM Education

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Dive into the exciting world of science, manufacturing, and technology. From hands-on lab roles to vital support positions in HR or marketing, diverse roles are making a real difference to our world.

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Explore careers in science, manufacturing, and technology with Not Just Lab Coats. Find job profiles, expert advice, and real-life insights.

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LMI POSTERS - JAN 2026 South Nottnighamshire

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LMI POSTERS - JAN 2026 North Nottinghamshire

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East (and North) Derbyshire LMI poster Jan 26

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East (and North) Derbyshire LMI poster Jan 26

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South and West Derbyshire LMI poster Jan 26

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South and West Derbyshire LMI poster Jan 26

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LMI POSTERS - JAN 2026 South and West Derbyshire

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LMI POSTERS - JAN 2026 Full EMCCA region

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The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture

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The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture

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If you know a young person who pines to work outdoors with animals, needs to share their gift of green fingers or would like to turn their skills with technology to flying an agricultural drone or servicing other high-tech machinery then drop into our Careers Advice Hub and take a look around. Careers Advice Hub - TIAH.

Within the hub we have collated resources, information, sources of support and opportunities from across the industry. You will also find signposting to the careers work of all organisations above and a whole host more. There are detailed profiles and short practitioner videos for a diverse range of roles, including veterinary technician, agronomist (plant vet) and agricultural technology operator. There are opportunities to learn more about growing sites / farms, employers and practices through resources, such as virtual work shadowing experiences, and links to competitions, such as LEAF’s Sustainable Youth Challenge or NFYFC’s wide range of inclusive contests.

For influencers who would like to check out their understanding of modern agriculture and horticulture we also have a certificated piece of CPD called ‘Reimagining careers in agriculture and horticulture’. This short, online course is a multiple-choice myth-busting exercise that will disprove the 15 most commonly held misconceptions around our industry. Pathways to a sustainable career - TIAH

Want something else? - We are always looking to improve what the industry offers so if there is something else you would like to see from the group contact ruth@tiah.org and the ICAP will try to make it happen!

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Level 6 Careers Leader Training – Update 

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CEC funded L6 Careers Leader training – Fill in form

All CEC funded places for the Level 6 Careers Leader training have now been allocated, and unfortunately, no further funded places are likely to be available this academic year. However, we know many of you are still keen to access this training, so we are creating a waiting list for those interested in future opportunities.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please complete this quick Microsoft Form: CEC funded L6 Careers Leader training – Fill in form

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East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network

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East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network

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The East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (EMAAN) is a group of employers and former/current apprentices who volunteer their time to promote apprenticeships..

The employer ambassadors main aim is to engage new employers to commit to apprenticeship delivery in the East Midlands. The apprentice ambassadors work to promote apprenticeships at all levels through their apprenticeship stories at schools, colleges and careers events.

Ambassadors champion and support marketing, publicity and events to raise awareness of apprenticeships and also mentor others within the East Midlands.

Schools can reach out to ask for support at their events such as assemblies, careers events, mock interviews etc. via the EMAAN website or email
Bobby Ramsay on apprenticeambassador@eastmidsaan.onmicrosoft.com

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The East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (EMAAN) is a group of employers and former/current apprentices who volunteer their time to promote apprenticeships…

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MPCT Military Academy is a unique training college designed for individuals aged 16 plus. We focus on developing fitness, vocational qualifications and employability skills to prepare students for rewarding careers, including opportunities in the British Armed Forces.

Our programmes range from 6 weeks to 12 months, with a roll-on, roll-off model that allows learners to enrol at any time. Financial support is available, subject to eligibility.

We also work closely with schools and colleges, offering work experience placements, attendance at careers events, presentations and assemblies, open days at our academies, and weekly information sessions held every Friday at MPCT.

At MPCT Military Academy, we believe that with outstanding leadership and teaching, everyone can achieve their goals.

Contact Michael Porter-Nash michael.porter-nash@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

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Uptree is a free professional network for students aged 16–21, designed to help young people get started in the world of work. Through Uptree, students can access work experience, find apprenticeships and other opportunities, and begin building their dream careers. Uptree works with a range of leading partner organisations, including Lloyds Banking Group, JPMorganChase, KPMG, Addleshaw Goddard LLP and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. A full list of partner companies can be found here.

Uptree is committed to widening access to career opportunities for young people from all backgrounds. While all students are encouraged to explore and apply for our career events, we prioritise supporting students from state schools and those from underrepresented backgrounds. This includes students who are in receipt of free school meals, are the first in their family to attend university, have a working-class parental occupation, or who are care-experienced or young carers.

Through Uptree, students can:

· Apply independently for unique work experience programmes - explore our in person and virtual events here.

· Access free online courses and support for career development

· Broaden their knowledge of career pathways

Teachers

We also offer a variety of free services and resources to support teachers and students, including:

· Schools webinar: 30 minute sessions with a different theme each month, updates on our upcoming opportunities, and top tips for your students - don't miss out! Recordings can be downloaded here to be used by teachers/students as a resource.

· School bookings: in-person or virtual assemblies (~20-30 mins) and workshops (~40 mins). Typically we deliver sessions on ‘General Employability’ or ‘Introduction to Apprenticeships’, but these can be tailored to your school’s needs. Register your interest for a visit via this form.

· Assembly video: share Uptree with students at any time

· Printable handouts: introduce Uptree and labour-market information

· Resource pack: a full overview of the support available for you and your students

Teacher portal: If you sign up for the school partnership programme, you will have access to the teacher portal. You can use this to log in to track your students' applications. You'll also receive newsletters with all the information about our upcoming events and opportunities. Being included in the email list for schools will allow you to track your students' engagement with Uptree's platform, which can be helpful in reporting on Gatsby Benchmarks 1-7.

If you’re interested in joining our school partnership, please email educationteam@uptree.co to get signed up!

Lloyds SkillsBuilder – Express your interest
Lloyds is working in partnership with Uptree to invite schools to take part in their SkillsBuilder Programme - interactive workshops designed to help students develop eight essential skills: speaking, listening, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, staying positive, aiming high, and leadership.
For students: KS1–KS5.

If your school is interested, please complete this form here.

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Inspire your students with career ideas and events

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Springpod is a free careers platform offering interactive virtual work experience, career insights, and university course tasters for anyone 13+ years. Students can explore industries, complete real-world projects, and earn certificates all aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks and career education best practice.
Aligned with key frameworks
Supports Gatsby Benchmarks, CDI Framework, and equalex, supporting the delivery of modern work experience effectively.

Strong national partnerships
Working with UCAS and the Careers & Enterprise Company to bring students innovative experiences of work and university.

Real employer engagement
Connects students directly with industry professionals and workplace projects.

Curriculum-connected learning
Links subject knowledge to real-world careers and pathways.

Quick Start guide for teachers and advisers >>

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Help your students explore careers, connect with employers and universities, and link their learning to life beyond the classroom all in one free online platform.

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Are you eager to inspire your class, enhance your career education, or secure valuable work experience? You're exactly where you need to be. As the UK’s leading social mobility charity, we can give your students fully funded access to 100s of leading UK employers and a network of over 1,500 influential speakers.

Why choose Futures For All?

01 Network

We open the door to work experience with 100s of prominent employers and talks with over 1,500 inspirational speakers – to build their career knowledge, network and confidence.

02 Support

You can benefit from our dedicated education team support – who will share the latest opportunities, save you time, help make processes simple and hassle-free, and  provide safeguarding advice.

03 Funding

Our programmes are fully funded and free to access for state schools and colleges like yours, and designed to meet CEIAG objectives, Gatsby Benchmarks, and the Skills Builder Universal Framework.

Register here >>

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Empower Your Students with Futures For All | Futures For All

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Explore free teaching resources for UK schools, offering career guidance aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks to support educators in delivering career education.

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Digdata: free maths and careers classroom resources

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Digdata: free maths and careers classroom resources

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If you would like to feel more confident bringing real-world careers into your lessons, our new and improved FREE Classroom Resources are designed to help you make meaningful connections with employers in the classroom - and no extra workload!

"The most valuable part is that the resources are free, but also the impressive group of partners you have" - Careers Advisor

We launched our new Classroom Resources with a webinar during last week's Maths Week England. If you were unable to join us - don't worry you can catch up with the recording, and please feel free to share this with your colleagues too.

Watch the Event Recording Here

It was fantastic to have so many passionate maths teachers, curriculum leads, and careers leaders come together to explore how we can show students where maths has a purpose beyond the academics and passing exams.

We would like to invite you to access, download, and deliver the free curriculum-aligned virtual work experience resources we talked about during the session. These materials are designed to help your students:

Earn certification and develop key employability skills

Discover how maths applies across a wide range of careers

Access Classroom Resources Here >>

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Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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Classroom resources - Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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Ambitious about Autism Careers Education Framework

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Ambitious about Autism Careers Education Framework

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Ambitious about Autism’s Careers Education Framework is newly updated to align with the most recent Gatsby Benchmarks, statutory guidance, and the Essential Skills framework! This fantastic resource is designed to support mainstream and specialist settings in building a whole-school approach to inclusive careers provision.

Comprised of two guides filled with a range of tools, templates, and resources, it is a great way to make a real difference in the lives of autistic learners. If you’re interested in the Careers Education Framework and want some help with where to start, Ambitious about Autism are also running training sessions throughout the academic year that will explore the experiences of autistic learners, the range of resources in the framework, and how you can build an autism-inclusive careers provision.’

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

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From apprenticeships to grad jobs, get honest reviews, insider advice and roles that actually fit you.

Access a huge hub of career advice full of success stories and career journeys you might never have considered.

Watch Day in the Life reels, Office Tours and Q&As created by students just like you.

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Higherin: Student Jobs, Career Advice and Reviews

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Search and apply for placements, internships, apprenticeships and graduate jobs. Get career advice. Read company reviews.

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A set of questions that can be used at home by students and their parents/ guardians to encourage conversations about their future.

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If you would like to feel more confident bringing real-world careers into your lessons, our new and improved FREE Classroom Resources are designed to help you make meaningful connections with employers in the classroom - and no extra workload!

"The most valuable part is that the resources are free, but also the impressive group of partners you have" - Careers Advisor

We launched our new Classroom Resources with a webinar during last week's Maths Week England. If you were unable to join us - don't worry you can catch up with the recording, and please feel free to share this with your colleagues too.

Watch the Event Recording Here

It was fantastic to have so many passionate maths teachers, curriculum leads, and careers leaders come together to explore how we can show students where maths has a purpose beyond the academics and passing exams.

We would like to invite you to access, download, and deliver the free curriculum-aligned virtual work experience resources we talked about during the session. These materials are designed to help your students:

Earn certification and develop key employability skills

Discover how maths applies across a wide range of careers

Access Classroom Resources Here

We hope you enjoy exploring the Classroom Resources - please feel free to contact us if you need any help.

🧮 Free resources | Easy delivery | Real employer links | Student certification

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Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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Classroom resources - Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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How to build and manage an alumni network

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How to build and manage an alumni network

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Templates, how-to guides and helpful hints to grow your alumni network.

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Resources to link subject teaching to careers

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Resources to link subject teaching to careers

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My Learning, My Future is a resource suite that includes the following:

Careers Leader Guide and staff engagement slide deck.

Teacher Inspiration Guides and Learner facing slide decks for 27 subjects (listed in the tiles below).

Each subject resource includes a Teacher Inspiration Guide and a Learner Facing Slide Deck. These resources allow curriculum teachers to:

Increase learner engagement by showing how subjects connect to careers and the world of work.

Enable subject teachers to see the benefit of highlighting the relevance of their subject and of making links to careers, pathways and the world of work from their curriculum.

Drive meaningful achievement of Gatsby Benchmark 4.

Support meaningful achievement of Gatsby Benchmarks 5, 6, and 7.

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My Learning My Future | CEC Resource Directory

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My Learning, My Future is a suite of Benchmark 4 resources to support subject teaching staff, from 27 subjects at KS3, KS4 & Post 16, to engage students in curriculum learning by highlighting the relevance of their subjects to future careers, opportunities and pathways.

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A progressive framework of outcomes and objectives to align activities, events, visits and placements against

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2050 - equalex learning outcomes and objectives framework - v1

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Opportunity for Careers Leaders: DfE User Research

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Opportunity for Careers Leaders: DfE User Research

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The Department for Education is developing a new website to help people search for education and training options (all ages) — and they’re looking for Careers Leaders to take part in user research.

📩 Contact: Robin MacNeill, Area Manager – East Midlands
The Careers & Enterprise Company

RMacNeill@careersandenterprise.co.uk

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Peter Jones Tycoon Enterprise Competition

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Peter Jones Tycoon Enterprise Competition

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Start-Up Funding and Resources for SEND Enterprise Projects The Peter Jones Foundation, in collaboration with Talentino, offers a unique opportunity for schools and colleges to access funding and resources for inclusive enterprise projects. This initiative focuses on empowering young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), by providing tailored support to develop meaningful, innovative enterprises. Funding is available across multiple key stages to support a wide range of enterprise activities. Schools and colleges can allocate the funding across one or multiple enterprise projects, tailored to suit the needs and aspirations of their students. Projects can range from a short, focused four-week program to initiatives spanning the entire academic year

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Peter Jones Tycoon Talentino Pathway to Enterprise

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Guidance for completing a Compass review against the NEW benchmarks

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Guidance for completing a Compass review against the NEW benchmarks

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The Compass evaluation has been updated in response to the updated Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance.

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Compass Evaluation | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourceThe Compass evaluation is undergoing a series of updates in response to the updated Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance. Three new Compass evaluations will be available on Compass+ and Compass in early November 2025. They will cover;

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We’re pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity aimed at students aged 14-18, to explore, learn and shape their future with Rolls-Royce.

Discover: On Demand is our virtual work experience platform that provides young professionals the chance to be part of something bigger. We recognise that today’s students hold the key to the next generation of solutions. Through courses on Future-Ready Skills, Career Tasters and Employability Skills, participants will develop the insights and capabilities needed to succeed in engineering and business.

Why take part?

Understand what engineering and business careers (Project Managers, Aerospace Engineers and more) actually involve

Recognise which roles and skills feel right for you

Learn the next steps you can take – from further training to applying for roles at Rolls-Royce.

Who can apply?

The platform is aimed at students currently in Years 10 and above looking for the opportunity to prepare for entry into the professional world, helping to boost confidence and develop essential skills. All our experiences are free with flexible options to help students learn at their own pace.

Students can sign up at: http://www.rolls-royce.springpod.com/

We have included a printable poster to raise awareness about this new learning opportunity that can be displayed in classrooms and common spaces.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch via recruit.emergingtalent@rolls-royce.com

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Impact in Action: Teachers learn about the minerals industry

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Impact in Action: Teachers learn about the minerals industry

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Impact in Action: Linking English with construction

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Impact in Action: Linking English with construction

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Inspiring the Future is a free, online, self-service platform for all state-funded schools and colleges. When a teacher signs up, they can access our database of tens of thousands of volunteers (we have had 6,000 new volunteers sign up since 2023!!) from across the UK who can be invited to talk to students about their jobs/careers either in-person or virtually.

Teachers and careers leaders can sign up for free and start connecting with our network of volunteers today!

Our most recent ITF newsletter

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Sign up to our free self-service national network to invite volunteers from different jobs, sectors and career routes to visit your school or college, in-person or virtually.

Relatable role models and fresh perspectives

Meeting real-life role models 'like me,' as well as volunteers with different life experiences to their own, is a simple yet effective way to help your students:

see the relevance of classroom learning to their futures;

boost their motivation and attainment;

broaden their horizons; and

get first-hand, practical advice about the world of work

Developed with teachers, our evidence-based service is open to all state schools and colleges. Just sign-up or login to:

Plan live employer encounters

Connect with volunteers who live or work locally for in-person sessions, or arrange virtual encounters with our national network of workplace volunteers.

From apprentices to CEOs, barristers to broadband technicians, get direct access to our diverse range of volunteers to support your existing activities or create new sessions to suit your needs. Popular activities include career talks, speed networking, CV workshops and mock interviews.

Use our pre-recorded sessions and video resources

Pre-recorded sessions
Featuring workplace volunteers, accompanying activities and inbuilt interactivity and reflection, our pre-recorded video resources fit easily into timetabled lessons and are suitable for KS3 and above. Recent titles include Enterprising Minds, NHS Everyday Heroes and Careers in Sustainability (all 30 mins approx).

icould video resources
Encourage your pupils to explore real-life career videos on our student-facing site, icould.com. Videos are two to four minutes long and provide personal insights on education choices, career paths and jobs. Use to support live employer encounters or as a standalone resource.

Access practical guides and resources

Get the most from Inspiring the Future with our support materials. These include lesson plans and student worksheets, how-to guides and videos, on-demand teacher webinars, and ideas for activities and meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.

100% of respondents in our school survey would recommend our service to other schools or colleges.

Benefit from tailored support

We are a small, friendly team and are here to help! Call us on 0207 566 4880, email enquiries@inspiringthefuture.org or use our online calendar to book a short planning call.

Be part of Inspiring The Future.

Safeguarding

We are committed to providing safe and supportive environments for everyone involved in our organisation and the work we do. See more about Safeguarding.

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Secondary Schools and Colleges - Inspiring The Future

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Sign up to our free self-service national network to invite volunteers from different jobs, sectors and career routes to visit your school or college, in-person or virtually.

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Free resources to support career-related learning - COWI are partnering with Time for Geography to encourage young people to study geography at school.

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We support the next generation of geographers and geoscientists, with inspiring educational videos for secondary school students and teachers. Our geography videos are developed with links to various specifications including Geography GCSE, Geography IGCSE, Geography AS-level, Geography A-level, Geography IA-level, Geography National 5, Geography Higher.

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As part the Connected Futures programme - which aims to increase employment outcomes for young people with Learning Difficulties and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition - a series of videos have been created to share young people from our region in the workplace. These powerful videos explain the young person's journey into the workplace, and we would encourage you to share these with parents/carers.

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We’re here for candidates with any long-term health condition or disability – be it physical or mental health, sensory or cognitive. We’re not a charity. Or driven by profit. We are a social enterprise that exists to ensure:

Inclusive employers can reach and retain a skilled and diverse pool of talent.

Talented disabled candidates can access a range of opportunities with employers who put talent first.

People know about the business benefits gained from an inclusive workplace.

Job Board: The only global disability job board run by and for people with lived experience of disability. Relevant and accessible careers support for disabled candidates looking for new or better work, delivered by careers professionals with lived experience of disability.

Career Hive: This tool is jam packed with relevant and accessible careers support to ease your employment journey. It also contains resources that could be helpful to those supporting candidates or needing to know where to sign post them for extra assistance.

More info >>

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Evenbreak - Award-winning Job board for disabled people

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Evenbreak is a leading disability job board offering inclusive jobs for people with disabilities or any long-term health conditions. Find exclusive jobs for disabled people and get free career coaching with our disability employment service.

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Engaging education leaders in the internal leadership review process

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Engaging education leaders in the internal leadership review process

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If you want to understand more about why you should take part or are looking to help education leaders and other senior staff understand and engage in an internal leadership review, here are some resources to support you to do so.

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If you want to understand more about why you should take part or are looking to help education leaders and other senior staff understand and engage in an internal leadership review, here are some resources to support you to do so.

Email/Conversation Example: You could adapt the wording in the example to help you shape an email to or conversation with your education leader.

Videos: These videos could be embedded into presentations or shared with education leaders prior to a meeting.

Slide Deck: To support a presentation to education leaders, this slide deck provides you with up-to-date information and insights.

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Engaging education leaders in the internal leadership review process

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ResourceIf you want to understand more about why you should take part or are looking to help education leaders and other senior staff understand and engage in an internal leadership review, here are some resources to support you to do so.

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Virtual Work experience with Equifax, for Y10 -13

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Virtual Work experience with Equifax, for Y10 -13

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This session will provide participants with valuable insights into the financial industry, specifically Equifax (EFX), and its role in credit scoring. They will learn what a credit score is, the factors that influence it, and how these scores are used in financial decision-making. The session will also introduce them to the company’s global operations and its role in handling massive amounts of data. Participants will engage in interactive activities

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Free professional development for teachers and advisers delivered by the Russell Group.

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Free professional development for teachers and advisers delivered by the Russell Group.

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Other useful links

https://advancingaccess.ac.uk/

https://advancingaccess.ac.uk/request-a-cpd-session

https://advancingaccess.ac.uk/events

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Virtual Work Experience with HSBC for all your students 

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Virtual Work Experience with HSBC for all your students 

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FIRST STEP - Student year groups 7-9 England & Wales, S1-S3 Scotland, 8-10 Northern Ireland

Wednesday 1st October at 4.30 pm (virtual session hosted on Zoom)

“Pitch for a Purpose: Plan the Ultimate Charity Event with HSBC”

• A 45-minute briefing with the HSBC team

• Complete the career challenge at their own pace

• Certification awarded on completion

• Register now! (students)

NEXT STEP - Student year groups 10-13 England & Wales, S4-S6 Scotland, 11-14 Northern Ireland

Thursday 2nd October at 5pm (virtual session hosted on Zoom)

"HSBC and The Nature Trust UK - Nature Projects That Make a Difference"

• A 45-minute virtual briefing with the HSBC team

• Complete the career challenge at their own pace

• Certification awarded on completion

• Register now! (students)

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Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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Explore this page to select the right challenge for you and hear more from the HSBC team.

HSBC is one of the world's leading international banks. Whether you are looking for a first job or taking the next step in your career, HSBC offers many ways for you to realise your ambitions.

HSBC's technology teams develop solutions that are continually improving the banking experience that they can offer to their customers. And not just here in the UK, but in more than 58 countries across the world.

As a technology apprentice or graduate at HSBC, you could be working on a mobile app that's used billions of times a year, or their financial crime detection systems that screen over 25,000 transactions every minute, or one of the hundreds of other digital platforms that their colleagues and customers rely on.

There's a long and exciting tech career waiting for you at HSBC. And the path it takes? That's up to you. By focusing on your skills, HSBC opens you up to opportunities you may never have considered before. Whatever area of technology you're interested in, HSBC will help you understand where your skills will thrive.

Register now to join the HSBC career challenge events and find out how data is used to answer these questions:

FIRST STEP CAREER CHALLENGE:

YEAR GROUPS 7-9, YEAR GROUPS 8-10 (Northern Ireland) & YEAR GROUPS S1-S3 (Scotland)

"Pitch for a Purpose: Plan the Ultimate Charity Event with HSBC"

Your fundraising ideas could make a real-life difference to your chosen charity.

Career Challenge Overview:

HSBC wants to support young changemakers-and that includes you! Can you imagine working with HSBC to host a charity event that helps people near you? In this challenge, you'll be the team behind the scenes.

Mission:

Your challenge is to act as an event planner pitching for funding from HSBC to host a fictious charity event that gives back to a cause you care about.

You can choose from one of the following pretend charities or pick a charity yourself - choose one that means the most to you and tell us why.

Increasing woodland habitats with the Nature Trust UK

Helping feed communities and reduce food waste with the Nourish Food Bank

Teaching children about managing money with Smart Money

Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals with A Place Called Home

Engaging young people into community support activities with My Neighbourhood

Task:

Use your creativity to plan a themed charity event. You'll need to use our data and make decisions to make sure your event is both fun and makes a profit for your chosen charity.

You'll need to decide things like:
What charity to support and its importance to you and your local community.
The best venue to host your event and who you should invite.
What type of food and entertainment you might provide.
What fundraising activities you will do at your event and what local businesses can do to support you.

What this career challenge will involve:

Understanding the opportunity - charities work tirelessly to raise funds, and this challenge will give you a taster of what it takes to pull off a successful fundraising event.
Working with data - you'll improve your data literacy and logical thinking to put together a plan that is not just fun but can make a profit for your chosen charity.
Present your ideas - you'll provide your own research, work with our data and create an impactful presentation for HSBC funding approval.
This career challenge can be undertaken independently or as part of a small team - all submitted works will receive a virtual work experience certificate.

NEXT STEP CAREER CHALLENGE:
YEAR GROUPS 10-13 + FE, YEAR GROUPS 11-14 + FE (Northern Ireland) & YEAR GROUPS S4-S6 (Scotland)
"HSBC and The Nature Trust UK - Nature Projects That Make a Difference"

What if your ideas could help shape a greener UK?

Overview:

In this fictional scenario, HSBC is working with The Nature Trust UK on a charitable programme to support nature-based climate action across the UK. Your challenge: act as a climate consultant and pitch a nature project that supports net zero targets in one of five cities-London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Chester, or Leeds. Use real-world data to build a case, balance environmental impact with local needs, and present a solution that HSBC could fund. Your data-driven decisions could shape the future of green finance.

Mission:

Act as a climate consultant and pitch a nature project that supports net zero targets in one of five UK cities: London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Chester, or Leeds.

Task:

Use real-world data to build a case for your chosen project. You'll need to think carefully about balancing environmental impact with the needs of the local area and explain why your solution is one that HSBC should fund.

What this career challenge will involve:

1. Understand the Problem: Why is nature-based climate action important? How can green projects help fight climate change?

2. Working with Data: Developing your problem solving and data literacy skills to make an informed decision to present your idea to HSBC.

3. Finding Patterns & Trends: Which cities are facing the most urgent challenges?

4. Present your Ideas & Recommendations: Create a presentation to include the city or cities you have selected for funding and explain how your idea could make a real difference.

This career challenge can be undertaken independently or as part of a small team - all submitted works will receive a virtual work experience certificate.

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HSBC career challenges - Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme

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Explore this page to select the right challenge for you and hear more from the HSBC team. HSBC is one of the world's leading international banks. Whether you are looking for a first job or taking the next step in your career, HSBC offers many ways for you to realise your ambitions.

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The GAIN School Investment Challenge is our annual stock pitch competition which aims to provide young women and non-binary students in years 10 to 13 with a unique insight into the world of investment management and key analysis skills.

Each participating team, consisting of 3 - 5 students, will be assigned a company (the stock) to research. Guided by industry experts, students will attend 7 weekly online sessions where they will learn the fundamentals of investing and how to research and create a stock pitch.

Supported by an investment mentor students will research their stock and advise on whether to buy, or sell the stock as a potential investment opportunity, delivering a 5-minute video pitch and supporting research report.

More info: GAIN School Investment Challenge - 2026 - GAIN | GAIN Careers

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Job Opening: GAIN School Investment Challenge - 2026 at GAIN in GAIN.

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Insight briefing - Gatsby Benchmark results for 2024/25

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Insight briefing - Gatsby Benchmark results for 2024/25

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This insight briefing shares headlines about careers provision in England from the 2024/25 academic year.

Findings are based on a national dataset of 4,863 state-funded mainstream schools, special schools, alternative provision and colleges (94% of secondary institutions), including 75 independent special schools with Section 41 funding. With reporting at its highest ever level, the dataset provides a robust national picture of careers education. This insight briefing highlights key trends and where there has been notable change over the last ten years.

From September 2025, schools and colleges will begin working towards the updated Gatsby Benchmarks. The refreshed framework, which has a stronger focus on inclusion, leadership, use of data and parental engagement, has been revised to ensure careers education continues to evolve and deliver impact for every young person.

The full data, including sub benchmark results and trend data, are published below. More extensive analysis will be carried out and shared at a later date.

1. Overall Benchmark analysis 2024-2025

2. School sub benchmarks data and charts 2024-25

3. SEND sub benchmark data and charts 2024-25

4. College sub benchmark analysis output 2024-25

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Insight briefing - Gatsby Benchmark results for 2024/25

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This insight briefing shares headlines about careers provision in England from the 2024/25 academic year. Findings are based on a national dataset of 4,863 secondary schools and colleges.

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Building Apprenticeship Pathways through Strategic Employer Engagement 

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A collaborative programme between Bilborough College and E.ON, led by Enterprise Advisor Naomi Furlonger, Careers Lead Elizabeth Dark, and Employability Coordinator Ross Braker, resulting in a number of students successfully securing degree apprenticeship roles at E.ON.

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Case Study E.ON and Bilborough College Term 3

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The FIRST Tech Challenge programme
· Fully funded participation in the world’s leading student robotics competition

· A reusable robotics kit worth £1,500

· Support from other teachers and teams across the East Midlands

· Online, curriculum-mapped learning resources

· Free events + access to travel awards and supply teacher bursaries

Young people develop technical knowledge and life skills whilst broadening understanding of STEM education and career pathways. Teachers receive training, resources and industry support.

The deadline for bursary applications is 26th September, and there are lots of bursaries left for the East Midlands!

Interested? Feel free to reach out to paige@firstuk.org for more information or if you have any questions.

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Motiv8 Apprenticeships offer a paid service helping you to inform your students about apprenticeships in different ways.

"I motivate, raise self-esteem and aspirations in young people"

Alonzo Simpson LLB, Founder and Apprenticeship Ambassador

The Offer:

Awareness Assemblies

This details in 15-30 minutes what Apprenticeships are, the outlines and benefits associated with Apprenticeships including the prestigious Degree Apprenticeships. Booking this in for KS4 or a slightly lighter version for KS3.

Registration Workshop

In small groups of 30 and below in a computer room or access to the internet. How to Register your .GOV account, and how to best look for the Apprenticeship you desire.

Application Workshop

In a group of 30 or less. Want to know how to make you application stand out? This is for you!

Assessment Centre

In a group of 30 or less- An introduction into what to expect from an assessment centre.

Interview Workshop

In a group of 30 or less- An introduction on what to expect and how to prepare for an interview.

Parents Events

Blended Delivery available. Time to upskill Parents on the new modern Apprenticeships.

Careers Fairs

A quick way for the young people to get the information about Apprenticeships.

Motivational impact workshop

1-2-1 or groups of 15 or less. A more targeted approach working on those hard to engage to raise their aspirations.

Contact Alonzo Simpson LLB

Founder and Apprenticeship Ambassador

BOOK NOW BOOKINGS@MOTIV8APPRENTICESHIPS.COM

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