Employer engagement

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.

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.

This portal lists organisations that have activities that meet Gatsby Benchmark 5 (encounters with employers and employees) and Benchmark 6 (experience of workplaces).

A practical guide to help employers provide workplace experiences, including supported internships and supported apprenticeships, for young people with SEND.

Developed in partnership by Worcestershire Virtual School and the Inspiring Worcestershire Delivery Team.

This reference resource will support the network of Designated Teachers to understand the national and local careers landscape.

My Employment Passport, winner of the CDI's Post-16 Career Programme of the Year 2022, is a 30-module course that raises the employment aspirations for young people with additional needs whilst inspiring their teachers, tutors, supporters, parents, and future employers too. 

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. 

Posters can really brighten up any classroom, department, corridor or student social area and help bring careers information to students in a bright and colourful way leaving them with a lasting impression and a point of reference during their time in school.

Use this example to plan out how to collect data, follow the correct procedures, and analyse and report on the destination data itself.

This is an editable overview for an academic year of events and specific weeks across the country to support in planning events and the development of a careers education programme.

Use this powerful app to equip students with everything they need to create their CV and start sharing it with some of the UK’s most exciting employers.

Developed by Black Country Careers Hub.

A sensory pack of career lesson ideas for PMLD Learners for them to explore the world of work. The suite of lesson ideas focuses on the experience gained through completing activities as opposed to the “end product” that is produced. It focuses upon developing children’s communication, engagement and experiences of the world of work.