Careers and Progression Links

Good quality careers advice and guidance is a priority in raising young people’s aspirations for working life.

In addition to the opportunities and support we offer in school please follow the links for some useful resources you can access from home:

Apprenticeship Information

Please see apprenticeship page

Career and Study Ideas Linked to Subject Areas

Careers in Sport	Careers in Sport
Creative Skill Set	Information on careers in film, TV, VFX, animation and games
Careers in Science	Jobs that use Science
Career Pilot	Explore jobs and careers
Prospects	Explore job sectors
Career in Teaching	Get information and support to become a teacher
Career Guides	Details on subjects linking to a variety of career pathways
Local Partners	Local employment partners in Engineering
Careers in Engineering	Potential careers in Engineering
Careers in Maths	A range of resources dedicated to the question Why Maths?
Maths, Why Bother?	See the links between the Maths curriculum and world of work
Science, Why Bother?	See the links between the Science curriculum and world of work

Gap Years

UCAS	Ideas and things to think about
Venture	Jobs and work experience
Project Trust	Global volunteering
Gap Medics	Providing pre-med experiences abroad
Season Workers	Vacancies abroad
Raleigh International	Supporting young people to take action
Year Out Group	Travel inspiration and advice
Projects Abroad	Volunteering abroad and apprenticeships

Higher Education

UCAS Courses	Essential starting point for information on higher education*
UCAS Hub	Register if you are in Year 12**
Russell Group	24 leading UK universities
Apply to Uni	Portal side designed with the student experience in mind
Uni Taster Days	Database of university events for schools and colleges
Open Days	Calendar of open day dates
League Tables 2024/25	Ranking of UK universities for the year
Student Advice Booklet	Advice from our own students about open days and university choices
DirectGov	List of live apprenticeship opportunities
What Next?	Researching your courses
Unibuddy	Chat to students already at university
Student Finance Guide 2024-25	How you are assessed and paid from 2024-25
Student Finance 2024-25	Applications for 2024-25

*(1) Type in the course you might be interested in (2) Click on 'Undergraduate' (3) Use filters to shorten the list

** Tariff point calculator, events, personal statement builder, what to study next, hub live, dates and deadlines, got questions, degree apprenticeship opportunities, accommodation, chat to university students and explore towns and cities

Linking Subjects to University Choices

University Guide	University league tables for 2021
Get Into Teaching	Information about teaching from the Department for Education
The Student Room	A-Z of subject guides

Reading Materials

Careermag	The latest newsletter from Careermag
Careermag for Inclusion	Information regarding inclusion in careers
Target Careers	Magazine featuring the 200 most popular employers for school leavers
What Next?	Magazine to help you get inspired
Sweet and Maxwell	Order a free copy of Law Student
Catalyst Magazine	STEM magazine on international science
Heated	STEM online magazine
TED Talks	Watch inspiring TED talks from around the world
Pro-Academic UK	See the PRIDE Classroom for a monthly newsletter
Classroom to Clinic	Guide to careers in the health service
Parents Guide to University	A guide for parents and carers
Apprenticeships 2022/23	A guide for parents and carers
Saving the World with STEM	A careers guide

Student Progression

Pilot Career News	Careers within flying and becoming a pilot
Career Pilot	Careers information and tools
Future Goals	Resources for parents/carers on supporting your child
I Could	Designed to help you think differently about your future
Start Profile	Free online careers platform designed to connect you to your future career
How to Write a CV	Good examples and professional templates by LiveCareer
Examples of CVs	Examples of CV formatting by LiveCareer
Writing Cover Letters	8 steps and examples on how to write a cover letter by LiveCareer
Zety's Career Guides	Guides on how to build your CV and downloadable/editable templates
Student Ladder	Information, advice and guidance from GCSE to graduation
Wikijob Aptitude	Jobs by Major
Aspirations	Information from our Lead Coordinator for Student Aspiration
Target Careers	Helping school leavers make decisions about their future
Health Careers	Careers within the NHS
s1jobs	Common interview questions and how to answer them

T Levels

T Levels	Find out more about T Levels

Unifrog

The complete destinations platform to explore available opportunities