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The following links to resources are intended to support school staff in their delivery of CEAIG.

General:

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/subject-led-bundles/

https://https://www.unifrog.org/

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/media/1677/resources-to-support-gatsby-benchmark-4-handout-jan-2021.pdf (a comprehensive breakdown of resources specific to a variety of subjects)

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/questions/labour-market-information/

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/explore-careers/resources/hertfordshire-skills-framework/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHRXU9p6bKJtiIAhnzL6hQ/featured (a series of short videos about specific careers)

https://icould.com/explore (advice and guidance in the form of videos and subject searches about various careers)

https://www.founders4schools.org.uk/ (organises guest speakers from a variety of industries to talk in schools)

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/questions/labour-market-information/ (Labour market Information)

DT:

https://inspiredbyindustry.org.uk/

English:

https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/english-why-bother (The ‘English, Why Bother?’ resource aims to help English teaching staff to show students the explicit links between the English curriculum and the world of work.)

Maths:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=maths+why+bother (a series of short videos linking specific aspects of maths to the world of work)

https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/maths-why-bother (The ‘Maths, Why Bother?’ resource aims to help Maths teaching staff to show students the explicit links between the maths curriculum and the world of work.)

https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/icaew-maths

Science:

Biology

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/animal-adaptations-stem-subject-activities (Animal Adaptions is a collection of practical STEM subject activities  linked to employability skills. Pupils look at how animals have adapted to cope with all sorts of  conditions. They explore communication strategies, travel,  camouflage and life in challenging settings, and look at the way  humans can learn from animals)

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/3 4119/education-pack-food-chains (Linking food chains to careers workbook)

Careers resources (rsb.org.uk) (Royal Society of Biology Careers site. Includes, presentations,  booklets, details of training routes)

Careers in biology (stem.org.uk) (Job profiles for careers in biology)

Biology Careers Lesson Plan (rsb.org.uk) (Biology careers lesson plan)

https://79590737.flowpaper.com/Biology2020/#page=1 (Linking biology with careers guidebook)

My Learning My Future: Biology | CEC Resource  Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk) (My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been  developed in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company  and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers  related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills  needed by employers.)

(10) Careers from biology | A Big Picture film by the  Wellcome Trust – YouTube (Where could biology take you? Wellcome trust film)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxu6ICEq35PdofbM5lOz9mUSv63q5BJ7Q (A-Z of the biosciences careers interviews)

Chemistry

Chemistry career options | RSC Education (Careers in Chemistry website. Includes career options, study routes,  employability skills, how to find work experience and details of  careers where chemistry is necessary.)

Careers information for teachers | RSC Education (Chemistry careers resources and lessons. Includes posters,  activities, brochures, inspirational videos.)

Careers in chemistry (stem.org.uk) (Job profiles careers in chemistry)

Linking Chemistry with Careers 2021 (flowpaper.com) (Linking chemistry with careers guidebook)

My Learning My Future: Chemistry | CEC Resource  Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk) (My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been  developed in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers  related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills  needed by employers.)

What jobs can I do with a chemistry qualification? |  RSC Education (What can I do with chemistry video)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLnAFJxOjzZt-nfLEWOC1GIfWdH5I-RIT (Chemistry careers videos from RSC)

interdisciplinary

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/517660/fracking (Fracking and careers workbooks)

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/517441/astronaut-logbook (Astronaut log book – careers in space workbook)

Physics

https://neonfutures.org.uk/resource/booklet-what-is-engineering/ (What is engineering booklet)

https://neonfutures.org.uk/resource/poster-this-is-engineering-posters/ (Engineering posters – A3 posters)

https://neonfutures.org.uk/resource/poster-career-route-map-for-engineering-in-england/ (Career map into engineering – England. This career map shows  various ways to become a professional engineer in England.)

https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics#gref (Institute of Physics Careers site Includes, lesson plans,  presentations, booklets, details of training routes)

https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/25630 (Job profiles careers in physics)

https://79590737.flowpaper.com/Physics2020/#page=1 (Linking physics with careers guidebook)

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/my-learning-my-future (My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been  developed in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company  and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers  related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills  needed by employers.)

https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/224/Why-Study-Physics%3F (Why study physics guide and short video)

https://wripa.ac.uk/for-students/career-tools/careers-app/ (Physics career discovery tool)

https://wripa.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/careers-guide-web.pdf (Physics graduate careers guide)

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering/radiotherapy-physics/radiotherapy-physics (Radiographer career profile and video)

youtube.com/watch?v=72LWr7BU8Ao&list=PLmLAKb-EQJW_gMo614pSQ0hkNqhAByuk_ (Girls in physics videos)

youtube.com/watch?v=stZfmkSC3uI&list=PLHRuARAGZRw4GTjsfdobCw-oxlgRPUVbW (Careers videos of professionals who use physics in their careers)

Science

https://neonfutures.org.uk/resource/poster-100-jobs-in-stem/ (100 Stem careers poster)

https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers/green-careers (Careers in the green industries)

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/lesson-plan-learning-about-stem-careers/ (Lesson plan for learning about STEM careers)

https://successatschool.org/careerzonesummary/34/Science-Research (Student guide to careers in science)

https://icould.com/stories/ (Video interviews with people using science in their careers)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zjb8f4j/jobs-that-use-science/1 (Video interviews with people using science in their careers)

https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/ (Careers in the NHS)

https://futuregoals.co.uk/be-inspired/working-in-health-and-social-care/ (Video interviews with professionals in West Yorkshire working in  healthcare professions including dietetics (chemistry), nursing  (biology) and radiography.)

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/futuregoals-spotlight-resource (Students will work in small teams to complete a wide range of tasks  in order to stage the biggest and best festival ever! Working  alongside leading practitioners, a series of free resources, lesson  plans, films and activities have been created to bust the myths  surrounding careers in the creative sector and provide a wider  understanding of the less traditional, yet in-demand, roles)

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/my-learning-my-future (My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been  developed in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company  and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers  related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills  needed by employers.)

https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors (STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of science,  technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related jobs and  disciplines across the UK. They offer their time and enthusiasm to  help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of them  in life and careers. They can support young people in the classroom,  or work with other youth and community groups, as well as helping to deliver activities online via video call.)

https://www.yorkshirewater.com/education/teachers/school-visits/ (Yorkshire Water offer careers talks for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4  students. These will be delivered virtually. These sessions consist of a live introduction from one of our  Education Team, a presentation which includes ‘What Yorkshire  Water does’, examples of roles in all areas of the business, routes  into the company and a sample of our apprenticeship and graduate  roles. The session concludes with a Live Q&A.)

https://www.ceh.ac.uk/citizen-science (Citizen science volunteers)

https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/engage/schools/secondary-schools/zooniverse-schools (Citizen science volunteers)

https://scistarter.org/education (Citizen science volunteers)

https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ (Citizen science volunteers)

(butterfly-conservation.org) Big Garden (Citizen science volunteers)

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/ (Citizen science volunteers)

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science.html (Citizen science volunteers)

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/get-involved/other-ways-get-involved/shoresearch (Citizen science volunteers)

https://youtu.be/iNibMqajxmo?list=PLVEWa7uIDT75raD2vVyizBkyJA2w6tS1b (Range of videos ideally suited to launching a new subject with  career links. Everything from Atomic Structure to Quantitative  Chemistry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yOtW-b_A_M (CPD Linking STEM curriculum to careers)

Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLg7f-TkW11iU11yatk_TcbA2tGH_WLe8d (Brian Cox Careers in Science with the Royal Society resources for  the primary curriculum)

Resources: https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/education-skills/teacher-resources-and-opportunities/resources-for-teachers/brian-cox-experiments/ (Brian Cox Careers in Science with the Royal Society resources for  the primary curriculum)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbPHHt8gS4&list=PL_DACPWEX-cu_rxjfK_rb3kD-alAk2JYb (Careers related to science videos)

https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers (STEM Careers Support. High-quality resources, programmes and guidance designed to  support our six principles of STEM career learning.)

https://www.stem.org.uk/system/files/elibrary-resources/2020/10/A%20Teachers%20Guide%20-%20Linking%20careers%20to%20the%20STEM%20curriculum.pdf (Guide for teachers linking careers to the STEM Curriculum)

https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/science-why-bother (The ‘Science, Why Bother?’ resource aims to help science teaching staff to show students the explicit links between the science curriculum and the world of work.)

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