These carefully curated resources are aimed at various stakeholders to help bring together the worlds of education and employment – and to ensure adherence to the Gatsby Benchmarks. Many have been developed by employers themselves. Simply filter the resources below to get started.
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Experiences of the Workplace (BM6): Step by step guide for Employers
Developed in partnership with Careermap, this microsite contains all the information employers need to offer experiences of the workplace to young people
Finding Your Futures
Developed by the National SEND Employment Forum these videos are aimed at introducing learners with special educational needs and disabilities (although they are not exclusive to this group) to an array of jobs and sectors
Fuelling Futures: a guide to supporting SEND for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
A practical guide to help employers provide workplace experiences, including supported internships and supported apprenticeships, for young people with SEND.
FutureGoals Spotlight resource
Students will work in small teams to complete a wide range of tasks in order to stage the biggest and best festival ever! Working alongside leading practitioners, a series of free resources, lesson plans, films and activities have been created to bust the myths surrounding careers in the creative sector and provide a wider understanding of the less traditional, yet in-demand, roles.
Innovation Challenge
Learn about the design, process and implementation of The Doncaster Innovation Challenge – an inter-school competition aimed at meeting Gatsby Benchmarks 4 and 5.
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.
Key worker Activities
Developed by the team at Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub this resource focuses on Key Workers
LLEP Employer Engagement Guide
Developed by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership the purpose of this guide is to help your school or college to build long-lasting relationships with local businesses to enhance the interventions your students receive throughout their time at your establishment.
LMI fact sheets – Tees Valley example
Help students and parents understand the different sectors of growth in the Tees Valley area – or use the template as a guide to display key information within other LEP areas.
LMI lessons key stage 3
Enhance the curriculum and provide real-world examples of how specific subjects and skills are vital for future employment.
LMI lessons key stage 4
Bring your lessons to life and highlight the specific subjects and skills that are vital for future employment.
LifeSkills created with Barclays
Access free online interactive resources, ready-made lessons and work experience opportunities – and build them into your progressive careers programme.