Careers Curriculum

Gatsby Benchmarks

Our Careers curriculum is developed using the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and in accordance with the Career Development Framework covering: Life Skills, Work Experience, Work Skills, Employability Skills and Careers.

We signpost learners back to relevant career’s advisor, however we can discuss some careers options with our learners and direct them to our lessons.

Curriculum Content

Careers

Action Plan for Career Development

Applying for a Job

Filling in an Application Form

Interview Preparation and Techniques

Researching a Career

Searching for an Apprenticeship

Searching for a Job

What are A Levels and AS Levels?

What are Apprenticeships?

What is a CV?

What is a Personal Statement?

Working as a Team

Working as a Volunteer

Writing a Covering Letter

Writing a CV

Curriculum Links

The learners can access career advice in the independent areas and on the home page.  We also link and signpost learners to a variety of valuable resources.

Find an Apprenticeship

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk

Enables learners to find an apprenticeship in their chosen career and local area.

Further Education, Skills & Vocational Training Portal

www.gov.uk/education/further-and-higher-education-skills-and-vocational-training

University and college qualifications. Apprenticeships, traineeships and internships. Funding for further education providers.

National Careers Service

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

icould

icould.com

Free and simple to use, icould.com features over 1000 videos of people talking about their careers – explaining their job role, career path, and how different factors have shaped their direction.

Careerpilot

www.careerpilot.org.uk

Expert careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds, all in one place.

The Scholarship Hub

www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk

Search and apply for University scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Unifrog

www.unifrog.org

Unifrog helps learners compare every university course, every apprenticeship, and Further Education courses - then apply successfully.

Step into the NHS

www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/secondary-schools

Step into the NHS jobs and careers here.

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