Student Resources

Useful Videos linked to subject areas.

Science, why bother? Maths, why bother? English, what’s the point?
Drama, what’s the point? Transferable skills in History, English and Geography

Where could your favourite subject take you?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhst2sg

Art Biology Business Chemistry
Computer Science Drama Design and Technology Engineering and Science
English Food Geography Health and Social
History      

Useful websites

This is a great starting point if you have not sure what to study or what your careers prospects are. You can take the Buzz Quiz, which helps you to consider your personality and skills and suggests careers which may suit you. Explore careers related to school and college subjects and how to choose GCSEs and post 16 options.


https://icould.com/

 

The National Careers Website gives concise information about specific jobs e.g. entry requirements, salary and day to day tasks. Also useful for generating career ideas e.g. what jobs are there in the creative sector, engineering, health care, working with animals.


https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers

 

Make ‘start’ on your future with Start website. Create an account and work through modules looking at your strengths and interests to help generate career ideas. Explore the world of work, choosing options at 14, 16 and 18, apprenticeships and get help with applying to university. 

https://www.startprofile.com/ 

 

Explore careers, university, apprenticeships and how to choose A-level subjects. Maybe you have a particular sector that you are interested in. Take a look at Target Careers to ensure you’re on the right track.


https://targetcareers.co.uk/career-sectors

 

Careerometer. Use this tool to compare different careers. It covers salary, working hours etc.


https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/careerometer

 

Apprenticeships

To find out more about the different levels of apprenticeships, when companies recruit, what sort of vacancies they have and tips on how to apply click on the link below:
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies


This is the place to search for apprenticeship vacancies in your local area and beyond. 
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship 

https://apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/