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'Where can an Education Degree take you?'

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The University of Southampton has produced a YouTube video which is suitable for Year 10 and upwards to promote how an Education Degree can support different career pathways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5gchlRZr1M

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This resource is a comprehensive set of guidance designed to help you:

Establish a sustainable and strategic approach to careers leadership

Develop a progressive and responsive careers provision that meets the needs of all learners

Evaluate your careers provision and plan for impact

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This resource is a comprehensive set of guidance designed to help you:Establish a sustainable and strategic approach to careers leadershipDevelop a progressive and responsive careers provision that meets the needs of all learnersEvaluate your careers provision and plan for impact

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Please see below links to two online maritime outreach sessions which took place this academic year.

What's in the videos

Taken from our live sessions, we have amazing maritime professionals sharing on-the-job insights into their roles, career paths and the skills needed.

· Each has interactive elements to support lesson delivery

· They're perfect to help students explore careers

· Easily integrated into lessons, tutor time, or careers activities.

Click on the links to request copies of the videos you'd like to use. And feel free to forward this email onto a colleague.

Maritime Careers – World Ocean’s Day – Suitable for KS2 students.  This session aims to bring the world of ocean careers to life and to raise awareness for roles in the maritime sector.

Careers in Maritime - Celebrating Diversity - Suitable for KS3 and above students.  This session aims to raise awareness of the diverse career paths in the maritime sector and promote inclusion across the industry.

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CEC resources - A stable careers programme: What does good look like?

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What good looks like

Every school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by students, parents, teachers, governors, employers and other agencies.

Every school and college should have a stable, structured careers programme that has the explicit backing of the senior management team and has an identified and appropriately trained person responsible for it.

The careers programme should be published on the school's or college's website in a way that enables students, parents, school/college staff and employers to access and understand it.

The programme should be regularly evaluated with feedback from students, parents, school/college staff and employers as part of the evaluation process.

Providers of technical (including higher technical) education, vocational education and apprenticeships should be given the opportunity to engage with students and their parents so that all routes at 16 and 18 are fully understood and so that students can make informed decisions at key transition points.

Why this matters
Benchmark 1 provides the foundation for careers provision across your school, special school or college and supports you to link careers provision to your vision, priorities and to school or college improvement.

Developing a progressive careers programme shaped and driven by a strategic careers plan, enables your students to make well informed decisions about education, training, apprenticeship & employment opportunities and supports then to cope with challenging labour market conditions.

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A Stable Careers Programme Every school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents, teachers and employers.

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CEC - Benchmark 2 resources

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Learning from career and labour market information

Every pupil, and their parents, should have access to good-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information.

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Learning from career and labour market information Every pupil, and their parents, should have access to good-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information.

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CEC Resources - Addressing the needs of each pupil

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Gatsby Benchmark 3 | CEC Resource Directory

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Addressing the needs of each pupil Pupils have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each pupil. A school’s careers programme should embed equality and diversity considerations throughout.

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1995 - Gatsby BM Schools and specialist provision settings Toolkit v8

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Gatsby Benchmark 4 can only be achieved through great relationships with departments and teaching staff.

In the document attached we have collated some questions for Careers Leaders to find out what is already happening within different departments and to start conversations about what’s possible within subject lessons and schemes of work. You can use these questions to set up a survey, or to guide a conversation where the notes can be used for further discussion and action within each department.

The new Gatsby Benchmarks 4 now says: As part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways.

If you need further support with this your Enterprise Coordinator can support you in setting up cross curricular audits across your setting.

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Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit - SEND

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Free posters and resources about a variety of jobs in the creative sector

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Welcome to our collection of free resources crafted to inspire students exploring careers in the creative industries! Dive into our tools designed to help educators guide young minds toward vibrant and fulfilling creative career pathways. Creative Career Profiles: Explore five dynamic career profiles that highlight the

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Tell Me About YOURSELF - help to answer that difficult interview question

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CEC Resources - Virtual work experience packages

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Virtual Work Experience Packages | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourcesThese resources have been designed in line with the Careers & Enterprise Company’s guidance on achieving Gatsby Benchmark 6 through online experiences. Each package contains 4+ hours of classroom activities for KS4 students that can be delivered with the help of local volunteers from each sector. They also include:

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CEC Resources - Careers Leader Guide

How to support staff to link curriculum learning to careers

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Alumni guide - How to utilise school/college leavers within your careers programme

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CEC Resources - Encounters with Employers and Employees

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To include an activity under Benchmark 5, it must meet the following minimum requirements:

Learning outcomes are defined, based on the age and needs of students

The encounter involves two-way interaction between students and employers/employees

There is evidence that the student actively participated

Maximise the value of employer encounters by setting clear learning aims linked to school priorities for all employer encounters

1. Consider using this template 'Proposal' document to make a case to SLT for time, resource, support for careers guidance

2. Connect with providers who can support you in facilitating bespoke employer encounters to respond to the specific needs of your cohorts and region

3. Apply the principles of the Making it Meaningful checklist to planning for all employer encounters

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Encounters with employers and employees Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.

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Virtual support for students aged 14-21 to build the skills needed to pursue a successful career in the exciting world of STEM.

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Virtual support for students aged 14 - 21 to build the skills needed to pursue a successful career in the exciting world of STEM.

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CEC Resource - Practical ideas for achieving Gatsby Benchmark 6

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We carried out qualitative interviews with Careers Leaders from 28 schools, colleges and special schools that are achieving well on Gatsby Benchmark 6. The interviews explored the models of workplace experiences offered, how they are integrated within career programmes and strategies for overcoming the challenges to ensure that the experiences are meaningful and available to all students.

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Experiences of workplaces - Practical ideas for achieving Gatsby Benchmark 6

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We carried out qualitative interviews with Careers Leaders from 28 schools, colleges and special schools that are achieving well on Gatsby Benchmark 6. The interviews explored the models of workplace experiences offered, how they are integrated within career programmes and strategies for overcoming the challenges to ensure that the experiences are meaningful and available to all students.

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Make every trip a careers trip - A guide for curriculum and trip leaders

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Make every trip a careers trip: A Reflection Workbook

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CEC Resource - Step by step guide for Employers

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The pandemic has caused everyone to rethink the world of work. It is more important than ever for young people to have a better idea of what their future may look like and you can help. We have put together a digital guide rich with information and resources from employers and organisations to help you understand the impact your organisation could have. We will continue to update this resource, including guidance on other experiences of the workplace.

Benchmark 6 (experiences of the workplace) is not only about work experience placements but covers a diverse range of employer encounters such as:

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Experiences of the Workplace (BM6): Step by step guide for Employers

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The pandemic has caused everyone to rethink the world of work. It is more important than ever for young people to have a better idea of what their future may look like and you can help. We have put together a digital guide rich with information and resources from employers and organisations to help you understand the impact your organisation could have.

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A useful guide explaining the different types of apprenticeships

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Professional CPD for Teachers and Advisers

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CEC Resource

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What good looks like

All students should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both technical and academic routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.

By the age of 16, every student should have had a meaningful encounter* with providers of the full range of educational opportunities, including sixth forms, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers. This should include the opportunity to meet both staff and students.

By the age of 18, all students who are considering applying for university should have had at least two visits to universities to meet staff and students.

By the age of 18, or before the end of their programme of study, every student should have had a meaningful encounter with a range of providers of learning and training that may form the next stage of their career. This should include, as appropriate, further education colleges, higher education and apprenticeship and training providers. This should include the opportunity to meet both staff and students.

*A 'meaningful encounter' is one in which the student has an opportunity to explore what it is like to learn in that environment. This includes academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and the workplace.
Provider access legislation​
The provider access legislation is new guidance that comes into force from January 2023, which builds on Benchmark 7 and adds new specific requirements for schools. It is a key mechanism to further help learners understand and take-up, not just apprenticeships, but wider technical education options such as T-Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications. ​

The updated provider access legislation (PAL) specifies schools must provide at least six encounters for all their students: ​

Two encounters for pupils during the 'first key phase' (year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend ​

Two encounters for pupils during the 'second key phase' (year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend ​

Two encounters for pupils during the 'third key phase' (year 12 or 13) that are mandatory for the school to put on but optional for pupils to attend ​

You will find more information on the legislation and support with promoting all pathways here.
Why this matters

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Encounters with further and higher education All pupils should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.

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What good looks like

Every student should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a Careers Adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level*.

These should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made. They should be expected for all pupils but should be timed to meet their individual needs.

Every student should have at least one such interview by the age of 16, and the opportunity for a further interview by the age of 18.

The benchmark sets a high standard and states that staff giving one-to-one guidance to students should be qualified to an appropriate level. The CDI also specifies that to be on their register, advisers must be level 6 or above. The government recommends that schools source their providers of personal guidance from this register.
Why this matters

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Personal guidance Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a careers adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level.

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What's Your Strength? - Free cards to help people explore their skills, qualities and strengths

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Careers Groupwork For You — Sunrise Career Guidance

A great resource that can be accessed for free created by Sunrise Career Guidance is at the end of the page.

Other resources available at a low cost

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Teenage Career Readiness Report - Worldwide

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Teenage Career Readiness Report - Worldwide

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Through the Dashboard, users can view PISA 2022 data related to student occupational expectations, their alignment with labour market demand, participation in career development activities and career thinking.  Comparisons can be made between jurisdictions and for many items by the gender and socio-economic background of students.

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Subject Led Apprenticeship Resources - Including classroom activities 

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Help your students to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and bring careers into the curriculum through our brand new subject-led classroom activities!

With 22 subjects, from Art and Design to Technology and Textiles, each subject-led resource pack now features two different engaging classroom activities and updated posters.

Each of the 44 unique subject-led activities have been designed to encourage students to explore how apprenticeships can link with their favourite subjects and are suitable for all year groups.

The activity packs have everything a teacher could possibly need, so whether you know a lot or a little about apprenticeships, you can be confident you'll deliver a great session!

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Subject-led Resource Bundles - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Explore our subject-led resource bundles to use with your students to inspire apprenticeship consideration and conversation.

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We encourage Careers Leaders to share this resource with curriculum teaching staff for them to use to engage students in learning and where their subjects can take them in the future.

My Learning, My Future will include inspiration and resources for curriculum subject staff

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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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Drama - resources and support

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Careers in Curriculum Resources - Drama.pdf

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Geography - Resources and support

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Careers in Curriculum Resources - Geography

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RE - Resources and support

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Careers In Curriculum Resources - RE.pdf

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History - Resources and support

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English - Resources and support

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Careers in the Curriculum Resources - English

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ICT - Resources and support

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Careers in the Curriculum Resources - ICT

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Mathematics - Resources and support

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Careers in the Curriculum Resources - Mathematics

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Travel and Tourism - Resources and support

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Careers in the Curriculum Resources - Travel & Tourism.pdf

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CEC Resources - Careers posters - cost associated

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CEC Resources - Careers posters - cost associated

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CEC Resources - Careers posters

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In today's rapidly changing world, it is crucial for students to understand the connection between their chosen subjects and future career opportunities. To facilitate this understanding, we have developed a range of subject posters that aim to help students link subjects to careers, the skills they'll develop, and the pathways available to them.

English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Languages, Citizenship, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Geography, History, Media, Drama, Music, Art and Design, Business, Design Technology, Engineering, Childhood Studies, Religious Education, Sport (PE), Graphics, Food and Nutrition, Travel and Tourism, Textiles, Computer Science/ Law / Economics / Construction...

A powerful tool for inspiring the next generation of change makers. By highlighting the various career options available in the green sector, these resources will ignite passion and empower young individuals to pursue a future that makes a positive impact on the environment. Through qualifications, skills, and earning potential, these posters provide a comprehensive overview of the opportunities that await in the world of green jobs. Let us inspire and nurture the change makers of tomorrow.

Working In... Sector / Industry Posters

A range of 20 subject sector posters highlighting some of the jobs you can do, the strengths you can use and the places you can find these jobs.

Accounting, Banking & Finance, Charity & Volunteering, Creative Arts & Design, Energy & Utilities, Engineering & Manufacturing, Environment & Agriculture, Healthcare, Hospitality and Events Management, Information Technology, Law Enforcement & Security, Leisure Sport & Tourism, Media & Internet, Property & Construction, Retail, Sales, Science & Medicine, Social Care, Teaching & Education, Transport & Logistics.

These posters are available as a generic set but they can also be personalised with your school logo or rebranded to meet your school branding guidelines.
Entry Level Job Subject Posters
This set of entry level jobs posters has been thoughtfully designed with SEND schools to inspire and inform young people about the wide range of entry level jobs that they can pursue and are specifically tailored to be aligned with the main subjects they study in school.

By showcasing the connection between their subjects of interest and potential career paths, we aim to ignite their passion and encourage them to explore different opportunities. These entry level job posters can be effectively used in conjunction with our comprehensive collection of subject posters, including the "Working In... Industry / Sector Posters" and the " Why Study...Subject Posters".

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Why Study... (subject posters) In today's rapidly changing world, it is crucial for students to understand the connection between their chosen subjects and future career opportunities. To facilitate this understanding, we have developed a range of subject posters that aim to help students link subjects to careers, the skills they'll develop, and the pathways available to them.

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Professional CPD for Teachers and Advisers

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We support young people facing barriers to higher education, apprenticeships and early careers

Our mission

To equip young people, and the people that support them, with the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to make the best possible choices and applications to post-18 destinations.

Our impact

In a sample of students receiving our Application Mentoring, 100% received at least one offer from a Russell Group university. Our new approach to applications - from Medicine to Law - was subsequently featured in the national press.

Our partners

We work with over 20 universities and more than 150 schools, sixth-form centres and FE colleges across the country. We design and develop programmes for a range of sector-leading organisations.

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We are delighted to be supporting the Smart Start Experience again in 2025. Through two programmes, The Smart Start Week and Smart Applications, this provides young people facing socio-economic barriers with access to a high-quality programme of skills-building and business insight at one of the world’s leading law firms.

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Over 60 resources from employers and the CEC to support BM4

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All the resources, all in one place | CEC Resource Directory