LEAP 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
- Understand the programme purpose
- Establish career goals and aspirations
- Identify barriers to progression
- Begin personal career planning
Week 2
- Develop workplace communication and teamwork skills
- Identify and reflect on transferable skills
- Build self-awareness; refine career goals
Week 3
- Address practical barriers to work
- Understand financial benefits of employment
- Understand workplace expectations and available support
Week 4
- Build tailored application materials
- Understand LMI and local opportunities
- Develop job-search and interview skills
Week 5
- Practise interview skills
- Explore progression pathways
- Reflect on progress and achievements
- Finalise career goals and next steps
- Plan transition to work, training or education
Key events and
experiences
Week 1
- CEIAG introductory session
- Create Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Vocational Profile
- Initial progress star
- Initial career action plan
- Introduction to career pathways/LMI
Week 2
- Team activity focused on communication
- Self-awareness and presentation mentoring
- PDP review and career goal refinement
- Career goal refinement
Week 3
- Employer visit and Q&A
- Volunteering/workplace experience exploration
- Employment-readiness check
- Financial awareness
- Reasonable adjustments and Access to Work where relevant
Week 4
- CV and cover letter writing
- Job search and sector matching
- Complete mock or real application
- Interview preparation
- Introduce ETF careers page
Week 5
- Mock interview
- FE/apprenticeship/provider encounter
- Final progress star
- Final PDP and vocational profile review
- CEIAG 1:1
- Destination/action plan and signposting
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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.
Email usNot sure where to start?
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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