King's Trust Team Careers Programme
The Learning Curve and Eat That Frog Group is proud of its dynamic careers programme, which starts preparing learners for life after learning as soon as possible
The Gatsby Benchmark
The Gatsby Benchmark is the set of requirements that CEIAG must now meet.
Learners need to learn to believe in themselves and their abilities in order to succeed in today’s competitive job market and in life. All students should have ready access to high-quality, unbiased Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG).
Contact careers lead for further information: hannah.rendle@eatthatfrog.ac.uk
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a set of eight criteria for quality career education in secondary and tertiary institutions. They serve as the foundation upon which the Careers Plan rests, guaranteeing high-quality career education in schools.
Learning milestones and outcomes
Week 1-2
- Initial careers guidance (CEIAG)
- Goal setting and creating a personal development plan
- Exploration of future career and education pathways
- Development of soft skills and teamwork
- Reflection on transferable skills
Week 3-4
- Project planning and management
- Employer/community engagement
- Fundraising and event planning skills
- Enhanced teamwork and communication
Week 5-6
- Implementation of community project
- Problem-solving in real-world contexts
- Strengthening leadership and team roles
- Engagement with community partners
Week 7-8
- Applying skills in a workplace setting
- Gaining feedback from employers
- Reflecting on personal development goals
Week 9
- Career Planning
- Building CVs and writing applications
- Preparing personal statements
- Mock interviews with employers and training providers
Week 10-11
- Volunteering and community involvement
- Building empathy and social responsibility
- Team challenges and collaboration
Week 12
- Public speaking and final presentation
- Reflection on learning and growth
- Progression planning with guidance
Key events and
experiences
Week 1-2
- Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) session
- Team-building activities
- Personal goal setting and skills assessment
Week 3-4
- Community project planning
- Employer interaction through fundraising
- Leadership in small group setting
Week 5-6
- Delivering project
- Feedback from community stakeholders
- Development of initiative and responsibility
Week 7-8
- On site work placement
- Employer feedback and evaluations
- Reflective self-assessment
Week 9
- CV and application writing workshops
- Mock interviews
- Talks from local employers and apprenticeship/HE and FE training providers
- Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) session
Week 10-11
- Volunteering with local organisations
- Team-based community challenges
Week 12
- Final presentations to peers, families, and employers
- Celebration event
- Final careers guidance and next step progression planning
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Are you a local employer
Torbay, Newton Abbot, Exeter or Plymouth?
If you have something to offer our young learners and would like to be part of our careers programme, please get in touch.
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Aged 19 and over?
Aged 19+? Then why not try the National Careers provision. We have a National Careers adviser based in Torquay.
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