We understand these are difficult and challenging circumstances that we are working and living in at the moment and that many of the young people that we work with (and their parents and carers) will have some concerns about the near future. During the school closures we are offering a remote career guidance interview service […]
Category: Careers Guidance
What support works best for young people at risk of NEET?
In today’s society, every young person deserves to be happy, healthy and confident about their future. For most young people, the transition from school to further education, training or employment is positive. However, there is a significant number of young people who, without targeted support, are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education Employment […]
How can parents and carers support their children with career decisions?
As a parent, you are likely to be the first port of call for your child when they want to talk about careers. Naturally, you will want to give them the very best advice and support possible. However, it can be tricky to understand current options and choices. So, what can you do to help? […]
Supported internships: helping to bridge the gap for young people with disabilities looking for work
Even on a ‘bad day at work’ day, we know that in essence, employment is good for us. Not only in terms of giving us an income, but also for our wellbeing. It helps us to take up roles in society which we and others value. However, for people with disabilities, securing work or even […]
Why raising career aspirations in young people is essential for widening opportunities
Young people aged 11-16 think confidence and connections are more important for getting on in life than going to university according to a recent report by the Sutton Trust. The number of teenagers who agree that it is “important” to go to university for future success has fallen by 10 per cent to 65 per […]
Helping young people identify their next career steps: the importance of asking the right questions
Young people’s needs around careers and making decisions about their future can arise at any time. In an ideal world, any student asking such questions will be pointed to the school’s career guidance adviser who may or may not be the careers leader. With this not always a realistic scenario, which questions can you ask […]
Gatsby Benchmark 3 and why early intervention is so important for career development
We all know that each school has students with needs and abilities that vary widely. So how can you deliver an inclusive careers education programme that works to achieve Gatsby Benchmark 3 – addressing the needs of each pupil? Let’s think about this for a moment. Schools are well placed to know their pupils and […]