The National Careers Strategy makes it clear that all young people should be supported to achieve their optimum career outcome. Therefore, our resources aren’t just for those in SEND-specific settings, they’re also for use within any other setting that includes young people with SEND. Filter the resources below to find the resources most relevant to you.
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Annual review checklist
As a Careers Leader, you can use this revised checklist as an annual review of provision to support your planning for the following year.
CEIAG cross curricular audit – Black Country
This resource, developed by the Black Country Skills Factory, helps Careers Leaders identify whether or not careers are embedded within curriculum subject areas.
Compass support prompt questions
Feel confident that your interpretation of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks aligns with that of other schools across the country by using this handy set of prompt questions.
Compass+
With our free Compass+ tool you can benchmark, manage, track and report on your school's careers provision at individual student level.
Cornwall Hub BM1 resource
This newsletter, developed by the team at our Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Hub, includes lots of useful templates and examples to support all areas of Gatsby Benchmark 1.
Destination Data analysis example
Developed by the Career Leader at Bedford Academy this resource is an example of how destination data can be analysed and used to inform future provision
Destination data procedure – Shuttleworth College
Use this example to plan out how to collect data, follow the correct procedures, and analyse and report on the destination data itself.
Evaluation Guide for Careers Activities and Programmes
Developed by the team in Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub, this resource supports Careers Leaders with approaches to feedback and effective evaluation of their careers programme. There is a longer guide for Careers Leader available along with a shorter quick reference version
Example Strategic Careers Plan: The Link School (AP)
Example strategic careers plan from The Link School, Sunderland (AP)
This strategy covers 2021-2024 and was updated January 2021
The strategy outlines the school’s vision for careers and the main aims of careers provision at the school
Detail includes: vision, SWOT analysis strategic objectives and key actions. The School’s Provider Access policy is also included.
Impact Evaluation Resource and Support: Survey Questions
To support Careers Leaders with impact evaluation, we have created a guidance document on ‘How to write your own survey questions’.
Making it meaningful
Our overview and check list help Career Leaders ensure each encounter or experience is meaningful for all participants.
Meaningful experiences toolkit
Developed by Forum Talent potential. Create meaningful learning experiences in partnership with local employers. This valuable toolkit is designed to help students make better choices about their futures.