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The Woodlands School MK's enterprise programme

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Creating Meaningful Work Experience Opportunities for Young People with SEND - Work Experience Toolkit

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Build employment skills with our neurodivergent-friendly workshops and resources. Learn at your own pace.

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Propel Pathways - Career Development Platform

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Empowering neurodivergent individuals through accessible career development and inclusive employment opportunities.

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Future Skills Questionnaire - Activities and Curriculum Links

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Example shared by Ivel Valley School & College, as to how they implemented the FSQ for SEND by planning their Careers Week around the questions

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Careermag for Inclusion is a valuable and inspiring tool for those looking to offer experiences of their workplace to young people with SEND.

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Weatherfield Academy Example: Student Council launching enterprise project

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Supporting sub-benchmark 1 'the careers programme is communicated in ways (beyond text on the website) so that it is accessible)

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Founded in 2015 on a vision of utilising Educational theory, technology and one to one support to provide a sector-agnostic wrap-around support service that enables tangible progress for people with Learning Difficulties and Autism. Our innovative, multi-disciplinary team has over 50 years of experience in person-centred approaches to supporting people that require additional help.

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AutonoMe | Helping vulnerable people make progress

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Founded in 2015 on a vision of utilising Educational theory, technology and one to one support to provide a sector-agnostic wrap-around support service that enables tangible progress for people with Learning Difficulties and Autism. Our innovative, multi-disciplinary team has over 50 years of experience in person-centred approaches to supporting people that require additional help.

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LEGO Based Learning & Workshops | Robot Education

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Robot Education fosters creativity & engagement. LEGO-based learning & workshops from SEMH/SEND support to team building.

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Careers CPD template looking at Gatsby Benchmarks, how these look in a special school, and how wider staff can support delivery

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The Royal Society presents video resources featuring Professor Brian Cox presenting experiments across the primary and secondary science curriculum. View now.

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Benchmark 1 Sub-benchmark tips and support

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Benchmark 1 Sub-benchmark tips and support

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SENDsational Families CIC | Join Wellbeing & Community Initiatives

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A parent-led community supporting the wellbeing of SEND families in Northamptonshire through inclusive workshops, outdoor activities, and community connection.

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Infographic to be used to set out an overview of your careers programme, linked to progressive learning outcomes

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The journey/roadmap has been developed by The Careers & Enterprise Company to help schools and colleges present their careers programme in a visual way - ensuring that all stakeholders can understand it. The template is editable and contains boxes to articulate the vision for the careers programme, key milestones and key activities by year group.

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Free school-home communication tool that some of our schools are using successfully to engage with parents

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ClassDojo helps teachers, parents, and students build amazing classroom communities.

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We spark ambition and unlock opportunity for young people in under-served communities to build their skills and confidence, connect them to leading UK employers and improve social mobility.

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A list of our programmes for disadvantaged young people in school and college.

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Website audit tool to support the delivery of BM1

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Careers Impact internal leadership review | CEC Resource Directory

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Careers Impact internal leadership review A new approach to driving impact across careers education. Read more about internal leadership reviews below or get started in Compass or Compass+ now.

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'Job of the Week' board

'Our town/city' display, including logos from businesses

Discussions at annual reviews

Transition planning

Local offer on website

Employer encounters / visits

DWP school advisors

Sensory stories / role play / tuff trays linked to local employers (supermarket, hairdressers, doctors surgery, train station etc.)

Personal guidance interviews

Parent/carer 'next steps' events

Local provider visits/ / talks / assemblies

Mock interviews / reverse interviews

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Career activity resources to help teachers to develop a SEND Alumni Network for their school/college.

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The Future Skills Questionnaire gives learners the opportunity to reflect on their career-related knowledge and skills. FSQ covers careers knowledge and skills and skills for preparing for adulthood, with versions tailored for key transition points throughout secondary education and for learners with SEND.

Find out about the latest updates and guidance below, alternatively you can jump to Resources to support completing FSQ with SEND learners.

Question updates and guidance for 2025/26 academic year

Core messaging for the SEND version of FSQ

We recognise that the Future Skills Questionnaire will not be suitable for every learner with SEND.
In order to target resources and support, The Careers & Enterprise Company groups SEND learners into the following two groups:

SEND Group 1 - those who are not expected to take GCSEs/Level 2 qualifications.

SEND Group 2 - those who are expected to take GCSEs/Level 2 qualifications.

The SEND version of FSQ has been designed for SEND Group 1 learners, but we acknowledge that this is a diverse group with varied needs and the SEND questionnaire will not be suitable for all.

For some SEND Group 2 learners, the relevant Keystage version of the questionnaire may be more appropriate.

The SEND version of the questionnaire is nevertheless available to any learner that practitioners consider would benefit from completing it. We encourage practitioners to use their professional judgement to decide whether FSQ is right for a learner. This decision can be made in discussion with colleagues such as the SENCo, Heads of Department, Pastoral staff or the Careers Adviser.

It may also be helpful to consider the pathways question in the SEND version of FSQ, and if learners are not likely to take any of these pathways, the Future Skills Questionnaire may not be suitable for them:

Supported internship.

Supported apprenticeship.

Supported employment.

Further education college.

Extended work placement.

Supported enterprise/ volunteering.

Delivering the Future Skills Questionnaire to learners with SEND is an offer, not an expectation. Not every learner has to complete FSQ. if completing the questionnaire is clearly not appropriate for that learner, that's okay.

Please note: Any queries and suggestions relating to amendments of the questions for learners with more profound learning difficulties are not in scope for the next revision of the SEND version of FSQ. Please contact the Research Team if you have any questions or concerns : research@careersandenterprise.co.uk

Following a number of excellent focus group sessions we held with a range of practitioners last year, we have acted upon frequent requests to change FSQ response options.

Although initially planned for the SEND version only, updated response options will now be actioned across ALL versions of the questionnaire. We anticipate that the updated response options will support learners to fully understand the responses and therefore help them to answer questions more honestly and as independently as possible.

Previous response option Updated response option

Careers knowledge and skills

Possibly, I'm not sure

Maybe, I'm not sure

Yes, to some extent

Yes, a little

Yes, to a great extent

Yes, a lot

Essential skills for life and work

I am not able to do this yet

I can't do this yet

I am not sure if I can do it

I'm not sure if I can do this

I can do this quite well but could develop further

I can do this, but could do it better

I can do this really well

I can do this really well

Additional questions for SEND version about industry interests

Learners who have ideas about what they might like to do in the future will be invited to answer the following questions, these will be added to the Careers Knowledge and Skills section of the questionnaire:

Which jobs would you like to do right now?

What type of work would you like to do when you're older?

What job would you most like to do in the future?

The purpose of adding these sector and occupation questions into the SEND version of the FSQ is to:

Improve career understanding, helping young people to differentiate between occupations and industries, aiding clearer career planning and decision-making.

Enhance learner career readiness; by reflecting on both occupations and industries, learners gain a more comprehensive understanding of their career interests.

Separately address occupations and industries for more detailed analysis.

Enable practitioners to identify trends and further their understanding of young people's career aspirations in relation to the current labour market and employer needs.

Ultimately improve young people's career readiness, destinations and outcomes.

Aligning the Future Skills Questionnaire with the equalex approach to modern work experience using targeted additional questions

We have developed new questions that ask specifically about work experience to focus on measuring learning outcomes rather than tracking activity participation.

In relation to Work Experience (WEx), we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of WEx policy (10 days' worth of work experience) and to identify the long-term impact of work experience at an individual, institutional and aggregate (system-wide) level.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how the questions map across to equalex:

Investigate &
Explore

Career readiness

Learners can demonstrate skills applicable to different workplaces, including remote working.

Learners can create, develop or design something based on an employer brief and identify the skills used.

(KS3 - KS5)(SEND)
Are you happy sharing your ideas with employers?

Are you happy asking employers what they think about your ideas?
When speaking to an employer, do you feel confident sharing your ideas and asking for feedback?

No, not yet

Maybe, I'm not sure

Yes, a little

N/A, I haven't met any employers

Apply &
Demonstrate

Applying knowledge and skills in the workplace

Evidence application of careers knowledge in a workplace and receiving feedback

Evaluate how different workplace experiences impact decision making and aspirations

Critically assess how experience challenges stereotypes

No, not yet

Maybe, I'm not sure

Yes, a little

N/A, I haven't worked in or visited any workplaces yet

Resources to support completing FSQ with SEND learners.

As additional questions have been added to the SEND version of FSQ for September 2025, we have updated the SEND version of FSQ mapped to communication in print, using Widgit symbols.

This resource can be used in both 121 and group sessions

This resource has been designed in collaboration with the Customer Management Team SEND Working Group, many thanks to all those involved in developing this.

We'd love to hear from you if you have found this particular resource useful, and if it positively impacted FSQ delivery in your setting. Please email compassplus@careersandenterprise.co.uk, with 'SEND FSQ resource' as the email subject.

Delivering FSQ to learners with SEND Checklist
A helpful list of recommended steps to support delivering the Future Skills Questionnaire effectively to learners with SEND. Please note: not all steps may be required in your setting, this resource is intended as a guide to align and complement current practice within your institution.

Delivering the Future Skills Questionnaire to learners with SEND guide
A useful resource to support interpreting the intent and ambition of each question. Particularly handy if colleagues are facilitating an FSQ session and may not be as familiar with the questionnaire.

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A school may wish to print student learning journeys to be included in their annual review

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Video of a conversation about Vocational Profiles

Brief summary for doing a vocational profile

A vocational profile is a way of gathering information. It is a discovery document, that is specifically related to work and supporting someone to find a job.

A vocational profile is a person-centred approach to finding out what a young person wants to do and provides an opportunity to understand what a person is interested in and to explore why. If we do not complete a vocational profile, then we do not know enough about a young person in relation to their aspirations for work and to get the best match of a job for them.

It is not intended that young people complete a profile by themselves, but for someone to support them to work through it until it is complete. It should be done through a conversation or series of short conversations, ideally with a job coach or other person who is going to support the young person on a work experience, a work placement, a supported internship or to get a job. Job coaches are usually employed by supported employment organisations, but increasingly they are working in colleges and local authorities.

The vocational profile should be a live document, if at all possible - kept online and updated after any kind of work experience or work placement.

It can be used from school year 8 or 9 as part of the school curriculum. It could also be used by a job coach within a supported employment organisation.

The vocational profile will capture details of where someone lives and who they live with, information that helps us understand what support a person might need to get a job. It helps to identify areas for development such as learning how to travel independently, telling the time and using money. In the Preparing for Adulthood new vocational profile, the questions in section 4 are specifically designed to gauge what support a person might need in the workplace.

Doing a vocational profile is an opportunity to find out what a young person is interested in, what their skills and talents are and it is a way of opening doors to what is possible. It should be a motivating conversation not one that leaves young people feeling they cannot succeed.

Useful tips for completing a vocational profile

Ensure that the focus is on the young person's voice and their interests and motivations but also Involve parents and/or other family members

Adopt a one-step-at-a-time approach to completing the profile

Consider what the best environment may be to start profiling e.g. time of day and provide clear instructions that the young person will be able to understand

This PfA vocational profile can, of course, be used as a basis for you to develop a bespoke version for your local area. As well as the vocational profile, we have also produced a summary sheet that could be attached to the Educational, Health and Care or other plan.

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A discovery tool relating to supporting someone to find a job.

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Hospitality & Catering: Bake-off or event catering

Maths - measuring, weighing

English - writing menus, communicating with customers, taking orders

Food Tech - Cooking, hygiene, safety

IT - designing menus or posters

Construction & Design: Building bird boxes

DT - using tools, following instructions, evaluating designs

Maths - measuring materials

Art - Designing / decorating

Science - Understanding materials and structures

IT & Technology Challenges: Design a logo for the school canteen

IT/computing - using design software, editing, coding basics

English - writing captions, presenting ideas

Art - visual creativity and digital design

Environmental & Sustainability: Eco garden project

Science - learning about ecosystems, materials

Geography - Understanding sustainability and human impact

Maths - Measuring plots

Citizenship - community involvement / environmental responsibility

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CL Staff CPD Session - How to use INSET days to drive careers (1)

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Encounters with employer / employee examples

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Encounters with employer / employee examples

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Assemblies

Class-based talks

Interactive workshops

Career carousels

Show and tell sessions

Site tours / visits

Community-based visits - local shops and public services

Internal staff encounters - admin team, IT, maintenance, groundworkers, canteen staff, cleaners

Build alumni network and invite them back into school

Ask parents to get involved

Employers co-teach a subject lesson

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Case Study Example - Creating Tomorrow Trust Schools

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Case Study Example - Creating Tomorrow Trust Schools

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Students apply for internal work experience roles - canteen/cafe worker, cleaning, kitchen assistant, site assistant, recycling champion, groundskeeping assistant, office assistant, reception assistant, school gardener, library assistant, classroom assistant, reading buddy, IT support, digital media assistant, display assistant, playground monitor, post delivery assistant, resource courier, sports assistant...

Interview experience

1:1's and feedback shared

They receive a reference at the end of their experience

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Equalex Special Schools
What the Resource Is?
The Equalex Special Schools PowerPoint is a careers education tool created by IncludED Careers to help SEND schools align their programmes with the

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College visits / taster days

Transition events

FE College / training providers / SI / specialist providers / providers deliver talks or workshops in school

Invite alumni to talk about their pathway and experience

Next steps events - providers of the local offer

Coffee morning for parents - providers, DWP, LA teams

Discussions about post-16 and post-18 pathways at annual reviews

DWP school advisors to discuss local providers

Personal guidance meetings

Workshops and panels

Virtual tours

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1995 - Understanding how to create a strategic careers plan v10_0

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Offer free inclusion / neurodiversity training to employers

Host coffee networking / business breakfast mornings

Ask parents to get involved

Request to Governors - any employer connections they may have

Attend local business networking events, such as the Chambers of Commerce

Develop contacts on LinkedIn

Host business 'thank you' events to maintain relationships

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Involve employers to share expertise or set the task / give feedback.

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A great example of a thank you breakfast held by The Bee Hive, to support their employer engagement

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The Bee Hive Business Thank You Breakfast

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Search for qualified personal guidance professionals in your area

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Resource (paid for) designed to support student communication, including for personal guidance meetings.

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The Woodlands Secondary School, Luton - Year Book Enterprise Project

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The Woodlands Secondary School, Luton - Year Book Enterprise Project

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Enterprise Project case study from The Woodlands Secondary School in Luton

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Considerations for delivering PAL for SEND learners

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Resource - Provider Access Legislation for SEND SMCH White+Blue

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Work Experience Journal, created by Slated Row School and The Woodlands School

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Parentkind - Blueprint for Parent Friendly Schools

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Parentkind - Blueprint for Parent Friendly Schools

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A parents' toolkit for career conversations

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Talking Futures will help you have informed and constructive conversations with your child about their future.

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Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

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This handbook is designed to help teachers raise the aspirations and employment prospects of young people with learning disabilities.

Across the UK, fewer than 5.8% of people with a learning disability have a job and many of those who are employed only work part-time. Yet the vast majority of people tell us they want to work. This handbook was developed with schools and pupils and includes session plans and resources for 10 school workshops, along with some family workshops.

Session plans

You can download the following session plans and resources for each session individually. Otherwise, you can download the full handbook above.

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This handbook is designed to help teachers raise the aspirations and employment prospects of young people with learning disabilities. Across the UK, fewer than 5.8% of people with a learning disability have a job and many of those who are employed only work part-time. Yet the vast majority of people tell us they want to work.

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Talentino helps your special school, mainstream school, or FE College to deliver better careers guidance through our specialist SEND Careers programmes which:

Improve your Careers strategy and overall structure

Equip you with SEND specialist careers resources

Train your staff to be more confident delivering careers guidance to SEND students

Grow the number of employers working with you

Increase the number of Gatsby Benchmarks improving the range of destinations your students consider

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Talentino is a niche career development organisation working through Talentino Limited and our charity, the Talentino Foundation. Our mission is to enable young people to take advantage of our knowledge and experience.

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Primary and Secondary Frameworks to support development of Learning Outcomes for Careers

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The six learning areas

The CDI's Career Development Framework describes the six learning outcomes that career development programmes should focus on to ensure clients develop the career development skills that they need to have positive careers.

When developing programmes, careers teams should ask; how does it help clients grow throughout life, explore possibilities, manage their career, create opportunities, balance life and work and see the big picture. Each activity may develop a different skill, but programmes should ensure engagement with all of these learning areas.

" The Career Development Institute's Career Development Framework of learning outcomes provides a useful resource that can both underpin the PSHE curriculum and support Careers Leaders to map career development outcomes across the DfE 'Careers guidance and access for education and training providers' statutory guidance January 2023, p.29

Case studies

There are a number of case studies showcasing how schools and colleges have used the CDI Career Development Framework. These are valuable in helping other schools and colleges learn from others when implementing the Framework.

Ravens Wood School: virtual employability workshop

We are always keen to add to these case studies, so you have an excellent example of working to one of the learning outcomes, please complete one of the templates below and send to hq@thecdi.net:

Future development

We continue to promote the use of the Framework in schools, colleges and other contexts. While the CDI Career Development Framework has been designed for use by careers professionals working with all clients, we are exploring the development of resources to support using the Framework with

We also continue to develop resources and run regular webinars on using the Framework and continue to champion its use across all areas of career development.

If you have used or are looking to use the Framework and have feedback to help us continue to evolve the resources, we'd love to hear from you at [email address].

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Supporting Special Schools and students with SEND

Only 6% of SEND students end up with meaningful employment although 65% want a paid job (Mencap 2017).

I t is more important than ever for all young people to have access to and regularly engage with a wide range of employers. Special s chools and SEND staff in mainstream schools can sign up for free to start organising a variety of engaging and interactive activities with r elatable role models from the world of work , both face-to-face and .

Showing real examples of employers who engage and actively champion employees with a disability

Giving students and parents confidence that work can be a positive and rewarding experience and showing them what real possibilities exist within work

Showing the range of routes into different careers and jobs including apprenticeships, employer training schemes, university or employment

Connecting students to relatable role models

The Inspiring the Future portal has thousands of volunteers from different s ectors, j o b types and levels , who are passionate about sharing their stories and inspiring the next generation . Among these volunteers , we have nearly 1,000 role models who can talk about working with a disability, wh ich you can specifically filter for on the Inspiring the Future portal .

"I'm a wheelchair user and so am a professional who happens to have a disability. I'm also a governor in my spare time. One thing I would like to achieve is to breakdown any misconceptions about whether people with disabilities can work and whether it would be difficult to work alongside them - it wouldn't and it isn't!"- One v olunteer told us why they would like to share their story about working with a disability

Student s involved in Inspiring the Future activities have had lots of positive feedback after a n employer engagement encounter :

What have other schools done?

Inspiring the Future has worked with a number of schools to support students with SEND to meet employers, both face-to-face and virtually. Schools can organise a range of interactive activities, ranging from simple Career Insight talks with one volunteer, to Speed Networking activities and Skills Workshops with multiple volunteers.

As part of National Careers Week, Erika at Sheaf Training College in Sheffield organised multiple virtual activities with volunteers from Inspiring the Future which followed a simple presentation and Q&A format.

"The virtual sessions prompted students to think about what kind of job would suit them, and what volunteering opportunities they could get involved in next. I also think it was so valuable for them to hear from a professional with similar challenges, to empower them about their futures."

"I would say that it's important to communicate the specific needs of your students with your volunteers, so that they can tailor their talk accordingly. I spoke with all the employers twice before the virtual encounters took place to support them to gain a better understanding of our learner s' and their needs. I would also encourage them to use visuals, whether that be images, slides, or a video to make their presentation as engaging and stimulating as possible. I additionally suggested they offer small activities such as asking questions related to them and their learning and to encourage students to use the chat box to reply."

"Once you get your head around using the portal, it's so easy to access a huge pool of virtual volunteers- all you have to do is write your description and invite. Planning my first virtual encounter felt quite daunting, but don't let those fears stop you from connecting with amazing volunteers from the world of work."

Book a support call with a member of the team

Based on feedback from schools after meeting employers from the world of work, we have pulled together some top tips for organising employer encounters :

Communicate the needs of your students with employer s by having a call with your volunteers before the session. This is also a good opportunity to chat through the format of the activity and let your volunteers know if they need to prepare anything.

Emphasise the importance of visual cues (either face-to-face or virtual ly ) before the session , for example by sharing a presentation or props they might use in their jobs.

Keep interactivity at the heart of your encounters by allowing plenty of time for Q&A.

Search for volunteers who have selected 'Working with a Disability' under ' Specialist Topics ' to find relatable role models.

Pre-recorded resources

Some special schools have found our KS1 and KS2 pre-recorded resources suitable for learners of various ages. On your Inspiring the Future account, we have a range of pre-recorded resources with accompanying learning activities aimed at KS1 through to KS4 student s which schools can instantly download for free.

'Budding Futures - Tackling Gender Stereotypes' for KS1/Y3 (5-8 year-olds) who meet a male florist and female construction worker.

'Uplifting Futures - Tackling Gender Stereotypes' for 8-11 year olds who meet a female tree surgeon, male outdoor nursery worker, female subsea engineer, and male mental health nurse.

'TV and Tech Classroom Chats' introduces 8-11 years olds to two exciting jobs in TV production and future focused tech such as drones and driverless cars.

'NHS Everyday Heroes' introduces KS2 children to varied roles in the NHS that go beyond doctors and nurses including a pharmacist, paediatrician , mental health nurse and child psychiatrist . This resource also available for KS3 & 4 students.

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Supporting SEND students - Inspiring The Future

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Supporting Special Schools and students with SEND Only 6% of SEND students end up with meaningful employment although 65% want a paid job (Mencap 2017). It is more important than ever for all young people to have access to and regularly engage with a wide range of employers.

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From my brief but informed experience, Naturally Talented Me has a wide variety of advantages and positive use cases for individuals to explore other career job markets by developing and utilising their hidden talents, hobbies, and interests on a platform that I believe to be user friendly. Also, to create a live current and adaptable profile with pictures and videography with short, based narratives and statements at your own pace, which can enable the natural development and presentation of transferrable skills and talent that would not be possible with a plain old CV.

Therefore, the individual should eventually find and be matched with careers that would suit specific attributes that the individual possesses and gain confidence in presenting themselves to a wider community along with shared interests that give others the inspiration to adopt. In addition, the internet is a valuable tool that enables individuals to control how they are perceived amongst a wider community especially in a professional environment.

This sets a new standard for individuals to sell themselves and recognise and acknowledge previous, past and present achievements and set more realistic goals.

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From my brief but informed experience, Naturally Talented Me has a wide variety of advantages and positive use cases for individuals to explore other career job markets by developing and utilising their hidden talents, hobbies, and interests on a platform that I believe to be user friendly.

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Futures For All the UK’s Top Social Mobility Charity | Futures For All

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Contains lessons around employability skill development , employer projects and engagement videos all to support young people in their next steps.

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This programme contains a series of lesson plans, employer project briefs, video content and resources to support young people with SEND in all settings to consider their next steps. The content aims to develop awareness of key sector areas and raise the aspirations of young people with SEND and showcase the different pathways available to them.

Suitable for young people with SEND in all settings with resources aimed at the 2 specific groups:

1. Typically unlikely to take GCSE/Level 2 qualifications

2. Typically likely to take GCSE/Level 2 qualifications

The programme will be added to as new resources emerge, if you have anything you feel would be a good addition please email resourcedirectory@careersandenterprise.co.uk
How it works:
The Career Leader guide contains all the relevant programme details and links to the resources. The programme is designed to be flexible and can be delivered as a full programme or dipped in and out of depending on the needs of the young person and how it maps to the curriculum.

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This programme contains a series of lesson plans, employer project briefs, video content and resources to support young people with SEND in all settings to consider their next steps. The content aims to develop awareness of key sector areas and raise the aspirations of young people with SEND and showcase the different pathways available to them.

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Free Science-related lesson plan and resources connected to careers

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Energising Futures | Free Resources for STEM Education

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Welcome to Energising Futures from bp Educational Service, home of education teacher resources for your whole school. Access a range of classroom activities to help plan your lessons.

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Resources and career ideas from the chilled food industry

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Welcome to Chilled Education

Imaginative Teaching Resources & Inspirational Career Ideas from the Chilled Food Industry

Whether you're a student, teacher or already in the industry this site has something for you, including information on chilled careers, free bespoke teaching resources and information on the UK chilled food manufacturing industry.

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Welcome to Chilled Education Imaginative Teaching Resources & Inspirational Career Ideas from the Chilled Food Industry Whether you're a student, teacher or already in the industry this site has something for you, including information on chilled careers, free bespoke teaching resources and information on the UK chilled food manufacturing industry.

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Connecting schools with food, farming and the natural environment

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Benchmark 1: Suggested universal career-related learning outcomes | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourceThis resource suggests a universal list of learning outcomes that could underpin a careers learning journey. The resource supports Careers Leaders to understand the difference between learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives and to consider how to ensure that Learning Outcomes underpinning careers provision and careers learning journeys meet the needs of all learners.

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Vocational Profiling links to Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Careers Framework

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Vocational Profiling links to Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Careers Framework

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Vocational Profile links to Career Frameworks

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"Love these courses, it is like having a university lecture/tutorial"

"I love listening to the evidence based information"

"All the information was presented simply and efficiently. It was interesting and the time passed very quickly. An excellent training session"

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"Love these courses, it is like having a university lecture/tutorial" "I love listening to the evidence based information" "All the information was presented simply and efficiently. It was interesting and the time passed very quickly. An excellent training session"

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ASDAN: Free SEND resources to help meet Gatsby Benchmarks

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ASDAN: Free SEND resources to help meet Gatsby Benchmarks

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Free SEND resources to help centres meet Gatsby benchmarks

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The Gatsby benchmarks have prompted much discussion on a crucial aspect of education for young people with SEND – how prepared they are to enter the world of work. Simon Lawrence, ASDAN’s Head of Business Development and Communications, provides a list of engaging activities aimed at helping learners develop their employability skills.

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Preparing for Adulthood: Person-centred planning tools | NDTi

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A suite of person-centred planning materials as part of our delivery of the Preparing for Adulthood programme (refreshed 2020).

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Explore our 'This Is My Story' film collection, following inspirational stories of apprentices with learning differences, disabilities and health conditions.

The film collection is also accompanied by resources for teachers and career advisers to use with their students such as a teacher activity guide, lesson slide deck, display posters and transcripts.

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Explore our 'This Is My Story' film collection, following inspirational stories of apprentices with learning differences, disabilities and health conditions. The film collection is also accompanied by resources for teachers and career advisers to use with their students such as a teacher activity guide, lesson slide deck, display posters and transcripts.

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Labour Market Information - South Midlands Careers Hub

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Labour Market Information What is Labour Market Information? Labour Market Information (LMI), is a collection of facts and figures about employment which help us understand the job market more. LMI helps people make informed career decisions by highlighting local job trends, growth sectors, and future opportunities. Local LMI Resources Bedford LMI 2025/2026 Milton Keynes City […]

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Lesson plans for SEND

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Lesson plans for teachers & educators | LifeSkills

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From CV writing to self-confidence lesson plans, our free downloadable resources can make lesson planning much easier. Visit LifeSkills and sign up today.

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We’re proud to support SEND schools across the UK

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PMLD Sensory World of Work suite of lessons

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PMLD SENSORY World of Work Suite of lessons

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SEND resources | Worcestershire County Council

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We have a whole range of SEND resources and qualifications which have been created to support your learners.

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Supporting Employers: Working with Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Lesson packs are free teaching resources for use in the classroom or at home and aimed at children aged 10-13. They each take about of 2 hours per lesson and no specialist skills are required to deliver the lessons

Each lesson:

contains a mix of creative challenges, discussions and informative videos

demonstrates the variety of tech careers available

highlights diverse role models

is linked to the National Curriculum

meets 6 out of 8 Gatsby Benchmarks

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Free lesson packs aimed at inspiring children aged 10-13 to consider a career in technology.

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A work experience project model, SEND-friendly

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Peter Jones Tycoon Enterprise Competition

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Peter Jones Tycoon Enterprise Competition

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Peter Jones Tycoon Talentino Pathway to Enterprise v1

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Classroom Challenge Collection - Amazing Apprenticeships

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These interactive resources are perfect for primary, secondary, SEND, and home-educated settings. Whether digital or screen-free, at home or in the classroom, these flexible year-round resources will spark curiosity and open young people’s eyes to apprenticeships.

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F4S: Find Volunteers for Enterprise Competitions

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F4S: Find Volunteers for Enterprise Competitions

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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 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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Free Financial Education CPD for Teachers in SEND

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Free Financial Education CPD for Teachers in SEND

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Buy tickets – Young Enterprise - Financial Education CPD

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We believe that the potential of the UK’s young people is unlimited, and an academic education on its own is not enough. As a national charity we motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need.

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Wren Spinney Successful Transitions Event

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Wren Spinney Successful Transitions Event

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A wonderful example of a transitions event held by Wren Spinney Community School to support BM7 and BM2 delivery, PAL, and parental engagement

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On Monday 18th November, Wren Spinney proudly hosted our annual Transitions Event, a key moment in the school year designed to support learners and their families as they begin thinking about life beyond school. This year's event was a fantastic success, filled with conversation, connection and a real sense of excitement about the opportunities available after the age of 18.

Wren were delighted to welcome a wide range of post-18 providers and support organisations, each bringing valuable insight and guidance for our learners. Guests included SEND IASS, Sea of Support, the Moving into Adulthood Team, Teamwork Trust, CANTO College, Suncare, The Sweet Shop, Born to Perform and Freedom Support. Their presence gave families the chance to explore different pathways, ask questions, and make meaningful connections with the organisations who may play a role in their young person's future.

These events are a vital part of our commitment to ensuring that every learner is aware of the full range of options available to them. Whether a young person is interested in further education, specialist provision, employment-focused pathways, training, or community-based support, having these conversations early helps everyone feel more confident and prepared.

Adding to the welcoming atmosphere was a brilliant cake sale hosted by Hummingbirds Class, who worked incredibly hard to offer a huge variety of delicious baked treats. Families, staff and visitors enjoyed cakes, biscuits and a cup of tea while exploring the stalls. Not only did this create a lovely social space, but it also gave learners a chance to showcase their independence, teamwork and hospitality skills.

While the event itself is an important milestone, the journey doesn't stop here. Throughout the rest of the year, learners will have the opportunity to take part in taster sessions and experience days with a number of providers. These hands-on opportunities are invaluable in helping young people understand what different environments feel like, what support is available, and what pathway aligns best with their goals, interests and aspirations.

At Creating Tomorrow, we believe strongly in self-advocacy. Our learners are encouraged to make informed decisions about their future and have a voice in shaping the next stage of their lives. Events like the Transitions Event help empower young people to explore and choose what feels right for them and help families feel supported every step of the way.

We are incredibly proud of the atmosphere of positivity and possibility that filled the room throughout the morning. A huge thank you to all the organisations who attended, as well as the staff teams who worked hard to bring the event together. In particular, a huge well done to Anna and Thea for their handwork on this event.

We are always looking to expand the opportunities available to our learners. If you are an adult learning provider, training organisation, college or further-education setting and would like to be involved in future events or offer taster sessions, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with us at CareersTeam@creatingtomorrow.org.uk to find out more.

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Celebrating a Successful Transitions Event at Wren Spinney

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On Monday 18th November, Wren Spinney proudly hosted our annual Transitions Event, a key moment in the school year designed to support learners and their families as they begin thinking about life beyond school. This year's event was a fantastic success, filled with conversation, connection and a real sense of excitement about the opportunities available after the age of 18.

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Lesson plan - the journey to your career (SEND)

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Lesson plan - the journey to your career (SEND)

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SEND The journey to your career | Barclays LifeSkills

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Prepare your students for a smooth transition from student to career life with our lesson plan on career journeys designed for students with SEND and ALN.

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Free programmes for Primary and Secondary - Through a range of curriculum-linked teaching resources, Bake the Most of Life helps young people build the skills and knowledge they need, so they can thrive at home, at school, and in the wider world

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National Schools Partnership — Bake the Most of Life home

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Free curriculum-linked teaching resources for UK primary & secondary schools. Explore food, cooking & careers while building life skills & wellbeing

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This resource is a person centred planning tool specifically geared to employment and to support quality transitions. It is used to inform the direction of travel on the journey into work and further education. It gathers information that will help determine what would be suitable in terms of work tasters, work experience, vocational courses and jobs for an individual. It provides an overview of the person's aspirations and interests, experience and needs that can be summarised and attached to a plan.

It is intended schools start using the profile with pupils in year 8/9 as part of the school curriculum and complete by the time they are in year 11 or sixth form (special schools) whatever is suited to the young person.

This document would then travel to their post 16, 18 or 19 destinations. It will also support one to one career guidance meetings and career advisors to build a bigger picture of the young person and how support them best.

It should be a live document, if at all possible - kept online and updated after any kind of work experience, work placement or changes of aspirations.

It will support transitions to colleges and training providers. Colleges and training providers can then add and amend the document as the young person is ready to transition into work.

The vocational profile can also be utilised in EHCP annual reviews.

It is an opportunity to find out what a young person is interested in, what their skills and talents are and it is a way of opening doors to what is possible. It should be a motivating conversation that allows for understanding of a young person's aspirations for work or future destination.

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Vocational Profile This resource is a person centred planning tool specifically geared to employment and to support quality transitions. It is used to inform the direction of travel on the journey into work and further education. It gathers information that will help determine what would be suitable in terms of work tasters, work experience, vocational courses and jobs for an individual.

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IncludED Careers Resources (free and paid for)

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IncludED Careers Resources (free and paid for)

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Equalex Special Schools
What the Resource Is?
The Equalex Special Schools PowerPoint is a careers education tool created by IncludED Careers to help SEND schools align their programmes with the

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Videos showcasing a diverse range of role models / tackling misconceptions

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Teaching & Learning Resources for careers (aimed at Primary)

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Teaching & Learning Resources for careers (aimed at Primary)

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SACU offers a great independent & impartial source of careers information to students, parents and teachers.

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Unique Career Quiz used by students at thousands of UK schools and colleges
SACU offers a great independent & impartial source of careers information to students, parents and teachers...

We provide access to a comprehensive range of opportunities in line with Ofsted requirements
It's easy to keep track of all research activities at your school - including bookmarked careers, apprenticeships and UCAS courses

UCAS degree courses, FE Courses, the best career websites, apprenticeships, job vacancies and labour market information all in one place - welcome to SACU!

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Career Quiz helping you find the right career, degree or apprenticeship

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Unique Career Quiz used by students at thousands of UK schools and colleges SACU offers a great independent & impartial source of careers information to students, parents and teachers...

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Free STEM hub offering curriculum linked resources, Primary +

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Energising Futures | Free Resources for STEM Education

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Welcome to Energising Futures from bp Educational Service, home of education teacher resources for your whole school. Access a range of classroom activities to help plan your lessons.

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Resources to empower people to explore their skills and qualities, discover strengths, and unlock potential.

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Help Young People Explore Their Self-Awareness & Identify Their Strengths

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SEND in Mainstream Toolkit - Liverpool City Region Careers Hub

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Throughout the toolkit, a wide range of pathways, opportunities and resources will be made available to utilise with SEND students, putting the experiences of these young people at the forefront of future career guidance and practice.

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Provider Directory - South Midlands Careers Hub

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Provider Directory Young people are required to remain in education or training, or employment with training until their 18th birthday. There are lots of options available to choose from – so what are they? Sixth form: this is staying on at a school’s sixth form or sixth form college after year 11 to study A-levels […]

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Examples shared by Red Kite Academy, how they share post-16 destinations information to parents and carers.

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Post 16 destinations (Red Kite Academy Example)

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Example shared by Red Kite Academy, how they share post-18 destinations information to parents and carers

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Post 18 destinations (Red Kite Academy Example)