Finding the right information on exam grading, apprenticeships and applying for college or university can feel a bit overwhelming at the moment so we’ve put together some helpful resources while the current Covid-19 crisis remains. Easy to find on our Links4Careers pages, we’ve also included some resources to help students improve their skills and activities […]
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 […]
Young people across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire at risk of becoming Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) have been able to benefit from a range of employability activities thanks to the Careers Local Enterprise Grants initiative which has recently come to an end. These grants, funded by the European Social Fund and the Education and […]
Last month Ofsted published the consultation draft for inspections taking place under the Common Inspection Framework from September 2019. Some of these areas relate to careers education, advice and guidance and while there is no actual checklist, inspectors will be looking for a number of things when they visit schools in relation to this. Gatsby […]
A series of YouTube videos have been produced for schools and colleges as part of a drive to improve careers education and equip students with the knowledge and experience they need to succeed in the world of work. East Midlands local enterprise partnership D2N2 have teamed up with DANCOP (Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme) to highlight […]
We know that researching careers and labour market information online can sometimes be a little daunting – how do you know if you’re looking at the latest information or if it comes from a reputable source? We’re very excited to be launching a new careers resource for schools – links4careers – which aims to make […]
If you’re looking for ways to talk about LMI (labour market information) with students as part of fulfilling Gatsby Benchmark 2, there are plenty of resources to choose from, all offering something slightly different. As a school, you may buy into a programme or resource which offers LMI alongside a wide range of job descriptions […]
The government’s recent Careers Strategy sets out a number of requirements for schools which will enable them to effectively work towards delivering the eight Gatsby benchmarks – recommendations for good careers guidance in schools. One of the most pressing requirements is for schools to have a Careers Leader in place by this September. Some […]
Taking place on Wednesday 7 March between 4 and 7.30pm, potential apprentices will be able to find out more about how apprenticeships work and talk to advisers about the current apprenticeships available which include customer service at level 2, and digital marketing, technology, accountancy and business administration at levels 3 and 4. The event will […]
Careers Conference Wednesday 9 May – Basford Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG6 8PT This week we’re announcing the date of our 2018 Careers Conference which, with the new Careers Strategy and Statutory Guidance schools and colleges finally here, will give us plenty to talk about. If you have responsibility for careers in schools and colleges or work […]