Here at Castle Manor Academy we strongly believe that all our school staff are career teachers and information providers. Included in the links below are the resources available to support you in your task of providing all of our students and parents with the latest and most up to date information either in your lessons, parent evenings or further meetings.
Posters (further posters are available from DCO):
- https://www.planitplus.net/Schools/SubjectCareerPosters/
- https://womenyoushouldknow.net/downloadable-stem-role-models-posters/
- https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/458940/100-great-jobs-stem-poster
- https://www.halsbury.com/school-travel-resources?page=classroom-resources#categories
- https://www.medicalmavericks.co.uk/resources
- https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/adviser-zone/gatsby-benchmark-maps-and-statutory-guidance/hot-jobs-downloads
- https://www.icevonline.com/resources/classroom-posters/exploring-careers/the-ultimate-career-clusters-poster-series?fbclid=IwAR1GnrJ8FaBEjES_JbZ1aFCyyY3GL_qszwF7kVYON2F7Bo43KWnpV8rheas
- https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14570
- https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2021/01/4_NAW2021-Subject-Poster-Bundle.pdf
- https://www.c360.org.uk/_app_/resources/documents/www.c360.org.uk/education-and-training/careers-hub/Career%20Ideas%20Posters.pdf
- https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/teachers-resources/free-careers-posters-for-schools/
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/assets/Children-families-and-learning/activities-work-experience-and-advice/Suffolk-sector-poster.pdf
Subject CEAIG Learning Links (specific subject guides are available from DCO):
- https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/my-learning-my-future
- https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/lesson-inserts
- https://careerseastsussex.co.uk/advice/careers-hub/the-gatsby-benchmarks/gatsby-benchmark-4-linking-curriculum-learning-to-careers/
- https://barclayslifeskills.com/educators/
- https://b03c29e7-9df0-4192-8774-72be7bc63557.filesusr.com/ugd/a0f9e4_5a6c78dc32d64565a90dfc1236ccdc5e.pdf
- https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/all-resources-all-one-place?filter=4&page=1
Subject CEIAG Learning Activity Ideas (free online qualification subject links are available from DCO)
- https://careerpilot-resources.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/KS4+Subject-specific+Resources+Booklet.pdf
- http://icould.com/resources/
- https://icould.com/2021/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/What-makes-you-tick-student-worksheet.pdf
- https://icould.com/2021/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Behind-every-successful-person-student-worksheet2.pdf
Subject Career Videos:
- https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/subjects
- https://www.icould.com
- https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/
- https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/vtalks-video-library/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4k0qzx9GvJdJ15E9mohh4w
Subject Career Links:
- https://careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subjects
- https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/where-can-subject-choices-take-you
- https://www.careersinmusic.com
Subject Career Resources:
STEM Learning Resources:
Labour Market Information (LMI):
- What is LMI?
- Career Profile Research
- Suffolk Growth Industry Guide
- Local Industry LMI and Vacancies
- Where The Work Is?
- Career Area Specific LMI
- Career Sector LMI News
- Resources
SEND Resources:
- CEIAG Resources
- Post 16+ Transition Guide
- Suffolk Local Offer
- Suffolk Advice Service
- MENCAP Advice Service (24/7)
Post-16 Options Information:
- Post-16 Options
- Post-16 Qualifications Type Video
- Post-16 Course Search
- Post-16 Bursary
- Career Research
- External Careers Advice
- Apprenticeship Information & Vacancies
- Traineeship Information & Vacancies
- Post-18 Options
CV and Cover Letter Writing (further resources can be sourced on the Student Area)
- How to write a CV
- Online CV Builder
- CV Templates
- How to write a Covering Letter
- Cover Letter Example
Personal Statement Writing
Reference Writing
Apprenticeships
- https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
- https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
- https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2021/01/5_NAW2021-Subject-Snapshot-Bundle.pdf
CPD Opportunities
- Teacher CPD webinars
- Mapper: Navigating Digital Career Tools
- CPD Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
CEIAG Guidance
- Good Careers Guidance
- Good Careers Guidance – A Handbook for Secondary Schools
- Good Careers Guidance – Perspectives from the Special Educational Needs and Disability Sector
- Link between Careers Education and Mental Wellbeing
Further Reading, Podcasts and Videos