To help schools and colleges achieve the Good Standard of Careers Advice and Guidance, we have created a showcase of activities delivered by businesses and schools /colleges to progress towards meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.
A best practise example of taking a whole school approach to careers
To help work towards Benchmark 4 (linking curriculum to careers) and to increase teacher’s awareness of opportunities locally, Redruth School held their first business and teacher networking event
Explore resources linked to the four key Grand Challenge themes outlined in the Industrial Strategy
Sir James Smith’s School in Camelford organised an ‘International Women’s Day’ event for their Year 9 girls.
A three year programme of activities to help students explore the world of work
An LMI presentation that can be used alongside the 'To Boldly Go Booklet' or as a standalone assembly
Nuffield Research Placements provide over 1,000 students each year with the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
An example of a weekly newsletter created to share information about the labour market, industries and CEAIG
On the 9th May 2019 Classic Builders visited Fowey River Academy in Cornwall to participate in an exciting and engaging careers event for Year 9 Students.
Digital tools are increasingly being used to help support career guidance interviews. This case study highlights how Career Pilot can be used.
During National Careers Week teachers use the first 10 minutes of every lesson to link their subject to appropriate careers
Callington Community College an 11-18 school in East Cornwall, they worked with their EA's to help with student evaluations
In addition to external workplaces this school has set up 3 internal businesses for which the students have to apply and be interviewed to work in.
Evaluating careers related activity is essential to helping develop future career plans, this case study highlights two quick examples for Y11 or Y13 students
Supporting SEND students into work placements can take a little extra effort.
Richard Lander School, Truro ran a careers encounter day for all of their year 7 students including those with EHC plans in their ARB the ‘ARK’.
Tomorrow’s Engineers promotes engineering to schools through coordinated outreach and resources
Ofsted praised outstanding central London school for embedding LMI
This presentation can be edited and used alongside the 10 Opportunities booklet
This case study offers the opportunity to download a presentation and worksheets linked to the Career Pilot website.
The UK Space Agency’s SatelLife Challenge has been running for over three years.
Penrice Academy are going the extra mile to ensure their students receive the best Careers Advice and Guidance to help them make more informed decision around their options and work routes
St Austell’s four secondary schools are collaborating on a series of events
Mock Interviews can increase students confidence and help them focus more on their future career.
Speed Networking is a high impact activity that engages multiple businesses and enables every student in a year group to speak to a wide range of businesses.
Helston Community College has worked hard to embed careers learning across their curriculum
Linking English with Engineering
Helston School hosted a morning assembly delivered by the construction company BAM
Eloise was in a group of year 9 students who were extremely disruptive and disengaged and identified as at risk of being NEET.
A meaningful, enterprising whole day activity.
The purpose of this event is to make Year 10 students aware of the fantastic range of career opportunities on their doorstep in Cornwall.
‘I Love My Job’ is a tutor time activity thought up by The Roseland’s Enterprise Adviser Lauren Tregilgas and their Careers Lead Maggie McWilliams.
