Careers Lessons and Resources
Please see below for Careers related learning and activities you can do at home. This page will be regularly updated.
Please select your year group to be directed to some specific home learning resources.
Please also explore the shown sites freely for more information and knowledge.
Year 7
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students under 12 and here for activities for ages 12-16
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step Up Workbook
Click here for the Step Up Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website! Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
Year 8
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students.
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step On Workbook
Click here for the Step On Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website. Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
Year 9
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students.
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step Ahead Workbook
Click here for the Step Ahead Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website. Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
Year 10
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students.
PwC
The programme combines both live and pre-recorded sessions which will provide you with an insight into PwC and an opportunity to develop your employability skills. You’ll also have the chance to engage with a range of PwC ambassadors through the interactive live sessions, whilst having the flexibility to watch and listen to the recorded sessions at a time best suited to you each week.
Take a look at their website for the times and dates for each of the live sessions and how you can sign up.
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step Forward Workbook
Click here for the Step Forward Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website. Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
Year 11
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
Don't forget to keep in touch with us once you have left by signing up to our Alumni here!
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students.
PwC
The programme combines both live and pre-recorded sessions which will provide you with an insight into PwC and an opportunity to develop your employability skills. You’ll also have the chance to engage with a range of PwC ambassadors through the interactive live sessions, whilst having the flexibility to watch and listen to the recorded sessions at a time best suited to you each week.
Take a look at their website for the times and dates for each of the live sessions and how you can sign up.
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step Future Workbook
Click here for the Step Future Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website. Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
Post - 16
Career Ready
Click here to register for online workshops, talks and activities when available.
Careerpilot Activities
Click here to access the activities available. Instructions are also on the page.
Future First
Click here to put your detective expertise to the test in an activity guessing career pathways and here to assess your own skills and how they can be put to use in a career.
ICould
Click here to explore Careers and to take the Buzz Test to find out your personality (and animal!)
Learn Live
Click here for a HUGE amount of career related videos and webinars from the live event, incorporating Positive Wellbeing, Pathways, Decision Making, Disappointing exam results, Finding Support, Being prepared and many more!
Natwest
It is never too early to learn how to manage your finances! Click here for activities for parents and students.
Pure Potential
Check out Pure Potential and be sure to check out their Personal Statement Library here with loads of subject specific examples on writing a winning personal statement.
PwC
The programme combines both live and pre-recorded sessions which will provide you with an insight into PwC and an opportunity to develop your employability skills. You’ll also have the chance to engage with a range of PwC ambassadors through the interactive live sessions, whilst having the flexibility to watch and listen to the recorded sessions at a time best suited to you each week.
Take a look at their website for the times and dates for each of the live sessions and how you can sign up.
Speakers for Schools
Click here for a schedule of some upcoming virtual talks with interesting speakers.
Step Further Workbook
Click here for the Step Further Workbook to aid your career development journey.
Success at School
There are loads of resources on this website. Don't forget to check out the local heroes section focusing on the occupations which have helped us during the pandemic here.
Summer Workbook
Please look through this summer workbook! It is JAM PACKED with over 10 pages of links to discover more about MOOCS (online learning courses), CV writing, virtual WEX, apprenticeships, careers in H&SC, the Arts, Armed Forces and much, much, much more!
The Skills Toolkit
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, launched by the Government. It includes a selection of free training resources from providers including The Open University and Google to help refresh and gain new jobs skills which are highly favoured by employers. Click here and get career ready!
World Earth Day
Click here to see some interesting workshops, quizzes and ecological information from Amazing Apprenticeships to celebrate World Earth Day on 22.04.
National Careers Week 2021
Please look below at all the different opportunities made available to students during National Careers Week 2021!
READ THESE FIRST!
Please click below for some brilliant resources for parents which are
The Parents Guide to Careers is full of really helpful and useful information relating to everything careers; including qualifications, skills levels, work experience and options etc.
The Future of Work examines LMI (Labour Market Intelligence) relating to the fourth industrial revolution and future careers
Digital Guide to Career Options 2021 is a BUMPER guide jam-packed with advice to help students choose the right path, find virtual work experience, ace video interviews and much more. It also features the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2020-2021, with insights into what it’s like to be an apprentice at each company.
VIRTUAL EVENTS (check dates!)
The National Apprenticeship Show ‘goes live’ on 10th November 2021 between 11.00am and 6.00pm.
Check out this free, online careers event - What University? & What Career? Live Virtual Event on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 June 2022
Attendees will be able to chat to representatives from leading universities and employers, get expert careers advice and choose from a packed programme of free talks. As students are able to log in from school or at home, during school hours or outside teaching time, the event offers a flexible opportunity to access essential information. Register on the site for your free ticket!
The UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair will be returning on Wednesday 20th October 2021 to help students from Years 11, 12 and 13 explore their post 18 options, with over 100 universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers from across the UK attending. Students will be able to speak directly with admissions teams and recruitment officers from Russell Group, Red Brick, Modern & Specialist universities, along with higher & degree apprenticeship providers. The event will also feature virtual campus tours so students can explore universities from their laptop.
You can view the list of exhibitors who’ve signed up so far here.
The BFI Future Film Festival is the UK’s largest festival for young, emerging filmmakers. It takes place over four days in February, with free virtual events and screenings, all focused on helping filmmakers aged 16 to 25 break into the screen industry. On the site you can also view the 2021 festival.
Virtual Work Experience Offers
There are some fantastic offers on this document which students can access whenever they have the time as many do not have specific dates.
Speakers for Schools have brilliant placements with some well-respected and cutting edge industry experts. Make sure you register and apply! Ms Murray can help you.
Resources
Careermap regularly produce an informative newsletter which is available here
Take ownership of your skill development with SkillsBuilder which is totally free for students. You can make an account, discover your skill strengths and download a Skill Report.
BBC Bitesize have branched into careers! Check out their new site here
For some great interview tips, hints and statistics check out Workforce Training's Ultimate How to Guide here
NCW Spotlights on careers
•Have a go at this fun competition, shared by our friends at IKB Academy.
•Guess which jobs the celebrities had before they became famous and see the different pathways they have taken.