Privacy Notice Dismiss DO YOUR RESEARCH We want to support all our students to better understand different qualifications, career pathways and the world of work to gain independence in making decisions about their future. To do this, we help students learn where they can find impartial, accurate careers information and how to use this information to help them decide what pathways might be best for them. We are extremely keen for students, parents and carers to use us for support but also to show an interest in researching career information in their own time – to help with this, we have provided the following links below to help you get started! Unifrog At The Appleton School we use the Unifrog careers platform. This is designed to help students develop an understanding of their own skills and knowledge and then research all of the opportunities available to them so that they are in a position for make informed decisions about their future options. To access the system students will need to create an account using their school email address. Visit Site Prospects Containing over 400 extremely detailed job profiles linked to a variety of career areas, all written by qualified careers advisers or people already working in these industries. Visit Site National Careers Service Over 800 profiles on careers from Architect to Zoologist, including useful information on what the work would be like, what pay you could expect and what skills and qualifications you might need to get into these job roles. Visit Site ICould The Buzz Quiz is a fun way of finding out how your personality and interests link to different careers. There are also lots of videos from people in different job roles to watch and learn from! Visit Site Success at School Information and advice for all students, whatever stage of school they are at, including tips and articles about GCSEs, A-levels, college, apprenticeships, university and work! Visit Site UCAS Progress A national search engine that can help you find courses and apprenticeships in your local area and around the whole of the UK! Visit Site Find Courses Easy-to-use website with information about all of the different courses available at post-16 and beyond, from Accounting to Photography! Visit Site Future Learn Free online courses that anyone can sign up to, from top universities and specialist training providers, from First Aid to Building Design! Visit Site Apprenticeships and Traineeships Not going to uni Website breaking down the different options available to students that aren’t interested in going to university and how they can find these opportunities. Visit Site The Apprenticeship Guide All you ever need to know about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work and how to find them. Visit Site Amazing Apprenticeships Centralised hub for all things apprenticeship-related, including information about national apprenticeship vacancies, videos from real-life apprentices and free resources for students. Visit Site Jobs Indeed The UK’s biggest job search engine – can be used to find part-time, temporary and permanent jobs and even Traineeships and Apprenticeships. Visit Site E4S Student job site providing details about up-to-date part-time, temporary, full-time and seasonal jobs for students in all areas of the UK. Visit Site Get My First Job A dedicated search engine that lets you look for traineeships, apprenticeships and jobs using your postcode or career areas you are interested in. Visit Site Volunteering Do-it National volunteering organisation where individuals can search for opportunities in their area (some roles may require students to be 16+ or 18+). Visi vInspired Volunteering charity that helps connect young people aged 14-25 with volunteering opportunities in your area. Search Now to see how you can get involved! Visit Site National Citizen Service Voluntary government programme for 15-17 year-olds that combines outdoor activities and adventure with volunteering on community projects. Visit Site University Game Plan Interactive game from Kings College, London that helps students and parents learn more about university life, finance and career options. Visit Site Which? University Independent university comparison website, with information, tips and advice from current and former university students. Visit Site Go Higher Partnership of local Higher Education providers – the website contains lots of useful information about the benefits of going to university. Visit Site Options GSCE Are you studying for GCSEs? This guide to GCSE options will help you better understand the choices you may be asked to make. Visit Site Career Pilot one-stop shop for information on all of the important transition periods in education, including GCSE Options, post-16 and post-18 choices Visit Site The Appleton School Croft Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5RN 01268 794215 info@theappletonschool.org Legal Information Equality Act Data Protection Policies Privacy Notices Governance Policies Publication Scheme Contact Us The School The Governors Lettings Never Acceptable - Anonymous Reporting © 2020 The Appleton School All rights reserved. The Appleton School is part of the Benfleet Schools Trust, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 07561574) Registered Office: Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN.