Welcome to the CEC Resource Directory
Inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work, with the help of our carefully curated Resource Directory. Developed with you in mind, we’ve made it easy to quickly find the trusted, high quality resources you need to make a difference. Ready?
Curated with you in mind
In addition to our simple-to-search directory of trusted resources, we’ve made it even easier to find the content that’s most relevant to you:
If you’re a Careers Leader, you’ll find that most of the resources on this site are specifically designed to help you. However, if you’re still not sure where to start, or have questions that you can’t find answers to, we’re here to help:
We’re currently shining a spotlight on Gatsby Benchmark 1 and how it can help Careers Leaders establish a structured careers programme in their school, special school or college. Here are all the key resources you need:
Journey/roadmap
Make sure everyone knows which way you’re heading: ensure all stakeholders understand your careers programme by using these templates to present it in a visual way.
CDI Framework
Get access to end of key stage learning outcome statements for learners, with this revised CDI Framework for careers, employability and enterprise education.
Gatsby Benchmark toolkit – colleges
Identify what ‘good’ looks like across all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, see useful case studies, and follow practical suggestions for putting the benchmarks into practice.
Example evaluations
Improve your planning activity with our quality-assured example evaluation forms – designed for all stakeholders and fully editable to meet your needs.
Example strategic action plan
Develop your own strategic action plan by using this excellent example as a guide – written by the Careers Lead at Walker Riverside Academy.
Soham Village College careers website
Looking for valuable careers information that’s targeted at students, parents, staff and employers too? This handy website will help.
We’re continually adding resources and improving our directory so that you’ve got everything you need to deliver world-class careers education. Here’s what’s hot off the press:
MSMF Employer projects: GM Monk Electricians
Developed by the team at GM Monk Electricians this easy to use project is designed to support understanding of a task performed by an Electrician and is part of the My Skills My Future programme
MSMF Employer projects: BAM NUTTAL renewable energy
Developed by Bam Nuttal this is an employer prject which features in the My Skills My Future programme and is around renewable energy. Targeted at Career SEND Group 2 this activity is suitable for those typically likely to take GCSE or Level 2 equivalent qualifications
MSMF Employer projects: Catcote Academy
This page contains resources for the Employer project section of the My Skills My Future programme designed by the team at Catcote Academy a Special
The Careers & Enterprise Company
Our mission is to prepare and inspire young people for the fast-changing world of work. Therefore, our role is to link schools and colleges to employers and help them deliver world-class careers support. We achieve this by building networks, supporting Careers Leaders and backing the Gatsby Benchmarks.