Resources for Learning Institutions
Resource Listing
Local Area Prospectus – www.lincs2.co.uk
Lincs2 is a one-stop website for researching career ideas and applying for places in education, employment and training. It also has an excellent Resource Bank for teachers and trainers with lesson plans etc.
Please note that all resources for careers education, information, advice and guidance were classified under Connexions Resource Centre Index until 2011. A new system may come with the National Careers Service in 2012 but until then it is best to use www.direct-gov.uk
Other Useful Websites
Apprenticeships
Consortium for Learning www.cflhumber.com
National Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Armed Forces
Further Education
www.build-a-future.com (course at Wolds College, Louth)
Any other college www.college name.ac.uk
GAP Year
General Information (including contacts for supporting learners with additional needs)
Higher Education
Universities
ID cards
International Qualifications
http:/naric.org.uk
Local websites from North East Lincs Council
www.nelincs.gov.uk (job vacancies and apprenticeships)
National Careers Information
www.education.gov.uk/16to19/careersguidance
Occupational Areas
Building
Catering
Computing/IT/Games
Design
Engineering
Health/Social Care
www.bma.org.uk www.cache.org.uk
Justice and Community Safety (including legal, police etc)
www.ipsa.org.uk www.humbersidepolice.co.uk
www.lincspolice.co.uk www.skillsforjustice.com
Languages
Law
Racing
Retail
Science
www.societyofbiology.org www.iop.org
Teaching
Resources for teaching staff
Youth Activities http://www.nya.org.uk
Voluntary
Computer Based Packages
Ani-MODS
This is a computer program from Careersoft in which 3D animated characters tell a story, with interactive tasks and a quiz for the user to complete. Each short module can be completed in about 15 minutes and introduces a topic to the student with curriculum suggestions and follow-up support materials.
Careerscape
It is produced by CASCAID and is aimed at clients aged 13 years and above. It offers detailed information on over 1800 career titles; over 90 career families. Careerscape also has 50 Subject Link articles; Real life case studies on over 390 careers; Over 60 articles covering education, training and employment; Salary and labour market information.
Fast Tomato
Fast Tomato is unique in that not only does it include the very latest careers and course information, but also the suggestions are tailored to an individual's interests, learning and social styles and expectations. This enables young people to use the personal insights and the relevant information to guide them to their future education and career pathways.
Higher Ideas
It is a comprehensive resource for exploring higher education options. Higher Ideas helps you explore:
- What higher education courses connect with my interests and school subject choices?
- What do those courses cover?
- What are my options?
- Where can I study?
- What qualifications might I need?
- How can I find out more?
JED (Job Explorer Database)
It is produced by Careersoft and is a new interactive, multimedia careers information resource. It includes over 800 jobs in depth, with over 6000 pictures and 250 video case studies of people at work. Students with special needs and students at years 7 and 8 will find JED accessible and easy to use.
Kudos
It is produced by CASCAID and is a career matching programme to help students (aged 13 to 20) develop career choices. It offers detailed information on over 1700 career titles; Over 3000 photographs of people at work; Salary and labour market information; A choice of CLCI or CRCI library index.
Real Game Series
The Real Game Series is a lifestyle learning and earning resource for use by teachers and others for Key Stage 2, 3, 4 and Post 16 Students. It is a life / work exploration programme where students role play as adults and experience the impact on their lives of decisions around:
- Careers, occupations and jobs;
- Budgeting, balancing income and expenditure;
- Lifestyle, balancing work and leisure time;
- Community, responsibilities and choices;
- Enterpriseand understanding business.
Books
- Careers 2012
- Careers Information Handbook
- Choosing your “A” levels & Other Post 16 options
- Choosing Your 14-19 Diploma
- Choosing Your Degree Course & University
- Decisions at 13/14+
- HEAP 2012: University Degree Course Offers
- University Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
- Working in .......... booklets (from Babcock)
Available as pdf from www.cegnet.co.uk
It’s Your Choice
'It's Your Choice' provides educational and careers guidance for Year 10 and 11 students. It sets out the main choices available to you - further education or moving into the world of training and work - with tips for finding out more, including quizzes.
Which Way Now?
'Which way now?' is designed as a workbook, which leads Year 9 students through all the stages of making their option choices at age 14. Most sections contain exercises called action points to help students relate the information to their own thoughts..
Parents and Carers of Year 9 Students
This magazine includes all the information to help your teenager make subject choices in Year 9 and career and learning choices in Year 11. It also includes information about financial support post-16, higher education options, as well as personal development.
Free Leaflets
Care To Learn Leaflets - (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning)
Dance and drama Awards – (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning)
Local Volunteering (CVS) Leaflets - (www.volunteering.org.uk)
Princes Trust Leaflets - (www.princes-trust.org.uk)
Shell Livewire Application Forms - (www.shell-livewire.org)
Catalogues
- Babcock www.babcock-lifeskills.com (incorporates vtlifeskills)
- Careersoft www.careerssoft.co.uk (local rep petehulse.ictceg@virgin.net
- Cascaid www.cascaid.co.uk
- HighFlyers www.highflyerspublishing.co.uk
- Incentive Plus www.incentiveplus.co.uk
- Prospects Education Resources (incorporates Trotman)www.prospectseducationresources.co.uk
- U-explore www.u-explore.com
- www.careerfinder.co.uk
Please note information accurate at September 2011 paula.shaw@nelincs.gov.uk
