Learning from career and labour market information
All learners, parents and carers, teachers and staff who support learners should have access to good quality, up-to-date information about future pathways, study options and labour market opportunities. Young people with SEND and their parents and carers may require different or additional information. All learners will need the support of an informed adviser to make the best use of available information.
What good looks like
Schools
- During each Key Stage, all pupils should access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their own decisions on study options or next steps.
- Parents and carers should be encouraged and supported to access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support for pupils in their care.
Further Education
- During their programme of study, all learners should access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their own decisions on study options or next steps.
- Parents and carers should be encouraged and supported to access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support for the learners in their care.
The resources below are designed to support you with Gatsby Benchmark 2. To explore all of the Gatsby Benchmarks in greater depth, download the toolkit that best aligns with your setting.
Make sure all learners, parents and carers, teachers and staff have access to current, reliable information about career pathways and study options, as well as labour market information. Find a links to a range of resources in the Gatsby Benchmark Toolkits. In addition access the Understanding how to develop progressive and responsive careers provision (Careers Learning Journeys) resource to support your planning.
Access the free online Career Leader induction module, which includes a section for Careers Leaders on Labour Market Information and Pathways, via The Careers & Enterprise Academy. In addition there are courses to support your SENCOs and SEND teams, teachers and wider education workforce.
Actively involve parents and carers in the career learning process by providing accessible, clear and supportive guidance on how they can use labour market information to support their child’s career decisions. Check out the range of resources available to stimulate family conversations about careers decision-making and potential pathways.
Education Leaders and Governors:
Education Leaders and Governors: For further information on each Benchmark, to support you in your role, please see the Education Leader, Secondary and College Governor Guides
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Black Country Careers Hub SEND resources
The Black Country Careers Hub have developed a number of resources to support those working with young people with SEND in the different settings. Many of these resources are featured in the My Skills My Future programme.
Causeway and STAR Academies - Year 7 Curriculum Resources
Developed by Causeway in partnership with Star Academies.
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts to engage students as practically as possible in fully resourced classroom-based packs which teachers can use to showcase the application of curriculum topics to real job roles.
Causeway and STAR Academies - Year 9 Curriculum Resources
Developed by Causeway in partnership with Star Academies.
These resources have been created by curriculum subject experts to engage students as practically as possible in fully resourced classroom-based packs which teachers can use to showcase the application of curriculum topics to real job roles.
Qdos App
The free ‘One Stop’ resource for career planning and exploration...
The Qdos Careers App is a 'one stop' research resource, bringing together expert, national information on education pathways, career choices and career options, together with tools, career advice and preparation for apprenticeships, university, and employment.
AutonoMe Supported Employment and Independent Living
AutonoMe uses the power of personalised human support combined with technology to enable neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities to gain employment and develop skills for independent living.
This is a costed resource with possible funding streams identified.
Enterprise Advisers: Ideas for supporting schools
Developed by Somerset Careers Hub.
This resource details the ways in which Enterpriser Advisers could support schools to develop their careers programme. Ideas have been categorised under each specific benchmark.
Sustainable Futures
Sustainable Futures is a free careers programme for UK secondary schools and colleges that equips young people to thrive in a future green economy, regardless of their career path.
Catalyst magazine Stem Learning
Catalyst is a free digital magazine aimed at students aged 14-19. Packed with thought-provoking articles on cutting-edge science, interviews and new research written by academics, scientists, engineers and educators.
Futurum Careers: Online Resource and Magazine
Futurum Careers is a free online resource and magazine aimed at introducing 14-19-year-olds worldwide to the world of work in STEM (science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine) and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy). We collaborate with academics all over the world and translate their research into education and careers resources that can be used in the classroom, at home and in STEM and SHAPE clubs.
Career Ambassador Training programme
Train students to become Career Ambassadors for your school using a leadership training resource & a booklet of activities to complete.
Career Talks: Finding your Future, Reaching your Goals SEND resource
Developed by the team at the Black Country Careers Hub this resource features a number of videos looking at different roles available and reflections from people undertaking those roles. This resource features in the My Skills My Future programme.
In Apprenticeships – Free Online Course
Created in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company, #InApprenticeships is a free online course supporting young people currently in apprenticeships. Apprentices can complete this standalone course to build confidence and understanding during their career journey.