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
Where Next? booklet for your students, parents, carers, and staff.
Where next? Discover the best next step for you - Greater Essex Careers Hub
The booklet includes information about eight different industries that are popular and growing in Essex, as well as progression options for post 16 and 18
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 the school office. 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
See pupil outcomes here:
http://www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk/uploads/documents/curriculum/policy/outcomesy11summer22.pdf
http://www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk/uploads/documents/curriculum/policy/outcomesy13summer22.pdf
Gatsby Benchmark 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
See our curriculum information here
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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.
Work Experience PowerPoint
Students can use this email template to send to employers.
Take your son to work day (TYSTWD)
Year 7 and 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.
Take Your Son To Work Day Form
Gatsby Benchmark 7 - Encounters with further and higher education
Y13 Destinations 2022
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.
Online Interview Resources - Greater Essex Careers Hub
Greater Essex Careers Hub has prepared a set of practice online interview resources which are suitable for learners preparing for the online interview process. Each one focuses on a different, real job and questions are asked by real Essex employers. They follow each question with tips and advice on how to answer well. There are a number of interactive videos on the website for a number of different employers in the Local Area who can give you advice on how to interview well in the different industries.
https://greateressexcareershub.co.uk/flipbook/where-next/index.html
This is another great resource which can give you some ideas of the different opportunities and career paths that are available when you move onto the next stage in your career.
Our Careers Advisor
Elaine Munson-DeKoning
EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Elaine is a Level 6 independent careers advisor from Connexions (who are matrix accredited) and is she is able to give free, impartial advice to any students who wish to book appointments with her.
If you would like to contact her directly please use the email address above – alternatively if you would like to book an appointment then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Lindsay This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
