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Advice for Careers Leaders

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Parental information

Parents and Carers make up an important part of a young person's career network.

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Building skills

Learn new skills and build on existing knowledge to develop career opportunities.

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Apprenticeships

For many students, an apprenticeship is an ideal combination of study and work experience that lends itself to many career paths.

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Work experience

Work experience can offer valuable and insightful opportunities for young people to have first-hand experiences in the workplace.

Gatsby benchmarks

An introduction to the Gatsby Benchmarks and what they mean.

More about the Gatsby Benchmarks

STEAM

Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics education in Thurrock.

Explore STEAM careers
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Labour Market Information

Labour Market Information (LMI) is data that can be used as a tool in exploring and interpreting the labour market for individuals to make career choices.

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SEND and inclusivity

Young people with SEND may require additional support with their career journey.

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Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges

Roles and responsibilities of schools according to Careers Guidance and Access for Training Providers.

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Primary Resources

Guidance and useful resources for Careers Leaders for primary schools.

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CPD for School Staff

Encouraging all staff within a school or college to promote careers education.

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Information for School Governors

Having a school Govenor linked to careers can ensure that information, advice and guidance can be understood and supported by the governing body.

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Understanding the role of a careers leader

Careers leaders have responsibility for the delivery of a school's careers programme.

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Compass - careers benchmark tool

Compass is an evaluation tool produced by the Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with the Gatsby Foundation.

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