Careers Information for Students

Finding an ideal career requires planning, research, organisation, and adaptability. Think of it like using a Sat Nav for a journey - your career journey also needs a clear map. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)

- Unifrog – a single, impartial and user-friendly platform that brings the most uptodate information together to help students make good choices and prepare excellent applications: https://www.unifrog.org/
- National Careers Service – job profiles explaining key skills, main tasks, salary details, labour market information, linked subjects and how to get into each role:
  https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
- Career Pilot – very useful labour market information, including how many people work in each sector and whether jobs are likely to rise or fall; also covers salaries, Apprenticeships and top employers: https://careerpilot.org.uk/
- iCould – short, engaging videos about a wide range of roles and career pathways:
  https://icould.com/
- Careers Box – a free resource with lots of videos of real people doing real jobs:
  https://www.careersbox.co.uk/
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)

Begin planning your post‑16 pathway. In addition to the Key Stage 3 resources, explore the following:

Information on Post‑16 Qualifications:
- A Levels – academic, exam‑based study over two years:
  https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/uk-schools/advice/a-levels-explained
- T Levels – career‑focused qualifications with substantial industry placement:
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdr28hv
- T Level – video explanation (BBC Bitesize):
  T Levels Explained
Apprenticeships:
- There are many different types and levels of apprenticeship, so do your research.
- Entry requirements vary by level, so check you have the grades/qualifications needed.
- Apprentices work and study towards a qualification at the same time, so it can be full‑on.
- You can do an apprenticeship across many fields (e.g. media, business, construction, social care).