Careers Guidance
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- Published: Friday, 01 November 2019 08:28
Gatsby Benchmark 1 - A stable careers programme
All staff members have access to a Sharepoint Library of Careers resources that is updated regularly.
Careers Programme of Study Document
Gatsby Benchmark 2 - Learning from career and labour market information
Other links
- Careers Videos
- Career advice for parents
- Local LMI videos
- Links to key sectors on Thurrock Opportunities or Essex Opportunities
- National Careers Service
- LMI for all widget
- LMI series workshops for teachers
- ICould
- CareerPilot
- Uploading Work Experience on Unifrog
Unifrog
What is Unifrog?
Unifrog is the complete destinations platform – a one-stop-shop for students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 regardless of their interests or academic ability. It is the only place where students can compare every university course, apprenticeship and FE course in the UK as well as university in 30 other countries across the world. This is alongside getting access to labour market information and advice on careers and subjects for all routes". - https://www.thecdi.net/unifrog
Parent Logins
Parents navigate to unifrog.org/code, fill in their details and enter the code which can be obtained by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Parents will then be able to use Unifrog as if they are a student, there is loads of careers resources and support materials on there. The Parent Pack can be found in the Resources Library (here).
Gatsby Benchmark 3 - Addressing the needs of each student
Destination data for STM students 2021
Gatsby Benchmark 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
My Learning, My Future inspiration and guidance
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Gatsby Benchmark 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
Students regularly have assemblies led by local employers, some including former students in a wide range of careers. Students have also the opportunity to visit workplaces in the local area facilitated by school trips, our annual 'take your son to work day' and work experience for Y10 & Y12 pupils. Department led school trips enable students to view careers in action within their chosen subject field in KS3 & KS4. An annual careers fayre is offered to all students and this was very well attended last year.
Gatsby Benchmark 6 - Experiences of workplaces
At St Thomas More High School, we believe in the value of Work Experience in both motivating students and giving a genuine understanding into the world of work. Students can gain important insights into their career interests and values, which will help them with their future decision-making. The skills and attributes gained can be referenced within CV’s, enhance employability and UCAS applications.
Take your son to work day (TYSTWD)
Year 8 students will be offered the chance to go to a work placement with a parent or a trusted adult for the day to gain a real experience of a working day.
More information will be made available to parents in due course.
Gatsby Benchmark 7 - Encounters with further and higher education
Gatsby Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance
Sixth form and Y11 students will have connexions appointments ; a leading provider of Careers, information advice and guidance for young people in Essex.During the students appointments in Year 11 they will look at options After Year 11 and the careers timetable.
