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Explore Careers

A huge collection of videos and case studies that could be used across different curriculum subjects or when exploring various sectors.

Explore Workplace Virtual Tours

Our virtual workplace tours give you a flavour of what it's like to work in different settings across the North East. Access a range of virtual workplace tours of companies based around the North East.

Find an Apprenticeship

The National Apprenticeship Service has a central apprenticeship vacancy system called Find an apprenticeship. It is free of charge to use and will help you to search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies throughout England.

A parents' toolkit for career conversations

Discover how to have conversations about jobs and careers.   

BBC Bitesize Careers

This video series from the BBC hears from people working in a range of job sectors such as sport, science, media, and more. Find out how much you could get paid for different roles and qualifications you might need. 

Benchmark 1 Checklist Action Plan (Primary)

A checklist to support you as a Careers Leader to identify specific actions to achieve Benchmark 1.

Benchmark 7 practical ideas

Practical ideas from schools and colleges for achieving Gatsby Benchmark 7

STEM person of the week

A STEM engagement activity that’s been shown to reduce children’s stereotypes of science and scientists by providing counter-stereotypical character attributes through a set of diverse STEM role models.

Apprenticeship resources for schools, teachers, parents and guardians

Explore a range of inspirational and informative resources, helping to explain apprenticeships whether you’re a parent, teacher or thinking of becoming an apprentice yourself.

Virtual encounters with self-employed people / entrepreneurs

In order for children and young people to see real, local role models of entrepreneurs we've captured some on video and uploaded them to YouTube for you to use.

Transitioning Tools

Information sharing between primary and secondary is a key ingredient to a successful transition process.  

T Levels | The Next Level Qualification

Everything you need to know about T Levels

How parental engagement can influence a school careers programme

Beamish Primary School share how getting parents involved in careers guidance can influenced school programmes.

What employers look for when recruiting apprentices

A film by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership highlighting what employers look for when recruiting apprentices.

What Are T-Levels: A Simple Guide

This article offers an explanation as to what T-Levels are and who they are most suited for. It does so in a Q&A format, answering commonly asked questions about these qualifications.

Aspire teacher toolkit

Aspire is designed to encourage sixth form students to aim high, broaden their horizons and achieve their potential. The Aspire teacher resources pack contains everything you need to deliver an effective and engaging session about university and careers. 

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