Useful websites & Videos

Success at School - An easy to use website, exploring careers e.g. “how to become a ….” (Police officer, software engineer etc.)

NCS - Provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

STARTPROFILE - Register with START and find a career you like – analyses your personality, interests and needs in life to help you find the best careers for you.

556 careers with information and opportunities from creative organisations in one easy to use directory.

Research different jobs roles, apprenticeships and universities

Look at jobs in the construction industry including plumbing, engineer,

Career Map

Careers advice, videos and events


Gap year programmes & Travel

A free online library of careers related film, news and information

Your one stop shop to finding a deliciously scrumptious Tasty Career in the Food & Drink Industry.

A free digital training for students to gain employability and transferable skills.

Are you interested in a Career in hair? Have a look at the website to help you on your way

National Space Academy

Learn about the opportunities in space and about the Level 3 qualification in Space Engineering

Inside Sherpa


Virtual work experience programmes for top companies


National Careers Week


Look up different companies and resources


Spring Pod


Real-time work experience opportunities


STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)

Army Careers

Get into teaching with support and advice from the Department for Education.

The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors.

More links to specific sectors

Sector Information (2).pdf

Honywood - Link Universities


University, post-Uni studies including teacher training, apprenticeships and internships

Graduate careers for bright minds




University of Essex

Mission - Excellence in education and research, for the benefit of individuals and communities

The Uni Guide - What to study, where to go and how to get there

This website will give you lots of information and answers relevant questions e.g.

  • How important are your GCSE grades?

  • Search for courses by subject guides

  • Explore universities and colleges

University of Cambridge

University of East Anglia ranked in the UK Top 25 (The Times/Sunday Times 2020 and Complete University Guide 2020)

Not going to Uni?

Not going to Uni


The UK's leading website for school and college leavers!


Amazing Apprenticeship


All the information you need about getting an apprenticeship


Glassdoor


Research and read reviews of companies before you apply for a job


Get My First Job


Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities


TV Series to watch

Stacey Dooley: Nine to Five

Advice and stories from five 16-18 year olds who take part in the ultimate work experience



Rhod Gilbert's work Experience

Watch comedian Rhod Gilbert get to grips with different job roles



Inside the Factory

Greg Wallace visits businesses and factories to see how they work






How2Become.com is the UK’s leading careers and educational information and development website. From here, you can learn how to write a CV, how to complete an application form, how to pass psychometric tests and also how to pass any job interview.


Mr Ramsay has some physical copies of the guides in FS20.