Virtual Learning Resources

Signposting to careers education resources for students, careers leaders, teachers and parents.

We have collated a range of virtual learning materials to support students, careers leaders, teachers and parents across the Dorset Enterprise Adviser Network and Dorset Careers Hub.

Below you will find a brief description and link to each resource. Careers leaders and teachers will also find details of how the resources link to the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Primary Students

icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information.
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually.
icould: An interactive quiz relating to self awareness and careers, more suitable for younger learners.
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers.
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people.
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS.
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility.

Secondary Students

Careerpilot: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI.
UCAS: A website with education information on HE and Universities. Also includes information on apprenticeships and FE.
National Careers Service: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. Also includes a web chat facility with careers advisers.
icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information.
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually.
Speakers for schools: Virtual work experience programme linking to a variety of employers.
Start Profile: Online module for students to complete at home covering goals, self awareness and careers.
Youth Employment: Activities booklet to download to help learners understand career pathways, skills and employment.
Rate My Apprenticeship: Guide to download to help learners understand all of the options available to them.
Success At School: Electronic guides linking subjects with careers. Parent newsletters also available.
Prospects: An interactive quiz relating to self awareness and careers. More suitable for older learners.
icould: An interactive quiz relating to self awareness and careers, more suitable for younger learners.
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers.
Channel Talent: Series of webinars on various curriculum and university topics.
Future Learn: Prepare for career success at university.
UCAS: A collection of virtual tours from universities all across the country.
Amazing Apprenticeships: Varied resources and activities to inform students on apprenticeships and the opportunities available.
Barclays: A virtual work experience opportunity which allows learners to see what skills are needed in a modern workplace.
Get The Jump: Resources to help students to consider their options, including information about T-levels, apprenticeships and Higher Education.
Globalbridge: Online platform connecting students and employers.
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people.
Barclays: Tools, tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others.
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS.
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility.
My Career Springboard: Free digital careers platform with opportunity for students to create a profile.
Springpod: Free careers network for young people aged 13-24.
SACU: Website offering independent and impartial source of careers information to students, parents and teachers.
Success at Schools: YouTube video on the value of work experience.
i can be a...: Vitual tours from various employers.
My World of Work: Lesson plans, fact sheets and sessions guides.

Post 16 / Sixth Form Students

Careerpilot: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI.
UCAS: A website with education information on HE and Universities. Also includes information on apprenticeships and FE.
National Careers Service: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. Also includes a web chat facility with careers advisers.
icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information.
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually.
Speakers for schools: Virtual work experience programme linking to a variety of employers.
Start Profile: Online module for students to complete at home covering goals, self awareness and careers.
Youth Employment: Activities booklet to download to help learners understand career pathways, skills and employment.
Rate My Apprenticeship: Guide to download to help learners understand all of the options available to them.
Success At School: Electronic guides linking subjects with careers. Parent newsletters also available.
Prospects: An interactive quiz relating to self awareness and careers. More suitable for older learners.
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers.
Channel Talent: Series of webinars on various curriculum and university topics.
Future Learn: Prepare for career success at university.
UCAS: A collection of virtual tours from universities all across the country.
Amazing Apprenticeships: Varied resources and activities to inform students on apprenticeships and the opportunities available.
Barclays: A virtual work experience opportunity which allows learners to see what skills are needed in a modern workplace.
Get The Jump: Resources to help students to consider their options, including information about T-levels, apprenticeships and Higher Education.
Globalbridge: Online platform connecting students and employers.
Emsi: Blog with daily posts on the impact that Covid-19 is having on the current LMI.
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people.
Barclays: Tools, tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others.
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS.
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility.
My Career Springboard: Free digital careers platform with opportunity for students to create a profile.
Springpod: Free careers network for young people aged 13-24.
SACU: Website offering independent and impartial source of careers information to students, parents and teachers.
Success at Schools: Guide to apprenticeships.
icloud: Videos of job roles.
Start: My world of work.
My World of Work: Lesson plans, fact sheets and sessions guides.
National Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships information (national) to teachers/staff/parents.

Careers Leaders

Careerpilot: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
UCAS: A website with education information on HE and Universities. Also includes information on apprenticeships and FE. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,7)
National Careers Service: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. Also includes a web chat facility with careers advisers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,8)
icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
SUN: A range of information from Southern Universities Network (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4,5,7)
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 5)
Be Ready: Range of online resources and activities to support students with identifying skills, interests and career interests. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Start Profile: Online module for students to complete at home covering goals, self awareness and careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Panjango Online: A range of online games, exercises and challenges that are work related. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4)
Youth Employment: Activities booklet to download to help learners understand career pathways, skills and employment. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3)
Rate My Apprenticeship: Guide to download to help learners understand all of the options available to them. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,5,7)
Unifrog: Distance learning resources for KS3 and above. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Success At School: Electronic guides linking subjects with careers. Parent newsletters also available. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4)
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5,7)
Young Enterprise: A range of challenges, resources and activities covering enterprise, finance and maths. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4)
National Careers Service: Email to request an epack of resources to help deliver impartial careers information, advice & guidance. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,2,3,4)
Channel Talent: Series of webinars on various curriculum and university topics. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Future Learn: Prepare for career success at university. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
UCAS: A collection of virtual tours from universities all across the country. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Amazing Apprenticeships: Varied resources and activities to inform students on apprenticeships and the opportunities available. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Barclays: A virtual work experience opportunity which allows learners to see what skills are needed in a modern workplace. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 6)
Inside Sherpa: A virtual work experience program with a simulation of work at leading companies. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 6)
Careermap: A range of webinars for staff CPD on careers topics. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1)
Globalbridge: Online platform connecting students and employers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,5,6)
Emsi: Blog with daily posts on the impact that Covid-19 is having on the current LMI. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2)
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
Barclays: Tools, tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
My Career Springboard: Free digital careers platform with opportunity for students to create a profile. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
Springpod: Free careers network for young people aged 13-24. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,5)
Future Learn: Practical ways to teach and support students online. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,3,4)
Education and Training Foundation: Webinars and training events. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
Career Development Institute: Webinars. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,7,8)
Success at Schools: YouTube video on the value of work experience. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,6)
STEM Hub: STEM resources. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
Success at Schools: Guide to apprenticeships. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,7)
icloud: Videos of job roles. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
Start: My world of work. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
My World of Work: Lesson plans, fact sheets and sessions guides. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
Health Careers: Information for NHS Health Careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,5)
National Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships information (national) to teachers/staff/parents. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,7)
Scape Group: Virtual work experience opportunity focused on STEM. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 5,6)
The Careers and Enterprise Company: A collection of resources for each Gatsby Benchmark
Cornwall Careers Hub: A selection of resources from the CEC team in Cornwall
Adzuna: Live job information to provide up to date LMI

Teachers

Careerpilot: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
UCAS: A website with education information on HE and Universities. Also includes information on apprenticeships and FE. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,7)
National Careers Service: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. Also includes a web chat facility with careers advisers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,8)
icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
SUN: A range of information from Southern Universities Network (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4,5,7)
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 5)
Be Ready: Range of online resources and activities to support students with identifying skills, interests and career interests. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Start Profile: Online module for students to complete at home covering goals, self awareness and careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Panjango Online: A range of online games, exercises and challenges that are work related. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4)
Youth Employment: Activities booklet to download to help learners understand career pathways, skills and employment. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3)
Rate My Apprenticeship: Guide to download to help learners understand all of the options available to them. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,5,7)
Unifrog: Distance learning resources for KS3 and above. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3)
Success At School: Electronic guides linking subjects with careers. Parent newsletters also available. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 4)
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5,7)
Young Enterprise: A range of challenges, resources and activities covering enterprise, finance and maths. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4)
National Careers Service: Email to request an epack of resources to help deliver impartial careers information, advice & guidance. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,2,3,4)
Channel Talent: Series of webinars on various curriculum and university topics. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Future Learn: Prepare for career success at university. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
UCAS: A collection of virtual tours from universities all across the country. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Amazing Apprenticeships: Varied resources and activities to inform students on apprenticeships and the opportunities available. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 7)
Barclays: A virtual work experience opportunity which allows learners to see what skills are needed in a modern workplace. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 6)
Inside Sherpa: A virtual work experience program with a simulation of work at leading companies. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 6)
Careermap: A range of webinars for staff CPD on careers topics. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1)
Globalbridge: Online platform connecting students and employers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,5,6)
Emsi: Blog with daily posts on the impact that Covid-19 is having on the current LMI. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2)
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
Barclays: Tools, tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,4,5)
Future Learn: Practical ways to teach and support students online. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,3,4)
Education and Training Foundation: Webinars and training events. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
Career Development Institute: Webinars. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 1,7,8)
Success at Schools: YouTube video how to find work experience. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,6)
STEM Hub: STEM resources. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4)
Success at Schools: Guide to apprenticeships. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,7)
icloud: Videos of job roles. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
Start: My world of work. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
My World of Work: Lesson plans, fact sheets and sessions guides. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4)
Health Careers: Information for NHS Health Careers. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,5)
National Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships information (national) to teachers/staff/parents. (Gatsby Benchmarks: 2,3,4,7)

Parents

Careerpilot: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI.
UCAS: A website with education information on HE and Universities. Also includes information on apprenticeships and FE.
National Careers Service: A website with a range of careers resources and LMI. Also includes a web chat facility with careers advisers.
icould: A website with a range of careers resources and labour market information.
Worldskills UK: Guide for parents/carers to help them support their young people in their career journeys & decision making.
Speakers for schools: Organise for speakers to present to your students virtually.
Start Profile: Online module for students to complete at home covering goals, self awareness and careers.
Panjango Online: A range of online games, exercises and challenges that are work related.
Youth Employment: Activities booklet to download to help learners understand career pathways, skills and employment.
Rate My Apprenticeship: Guide to download to help learners understand all of the options available to them.
Success At School: Electronic guides linking subjects with careers. Parent newsletters also available.
BBC Bitesize: A range of activities, videos and resources on various careers.
Young Enterprise: A range of challenges, resources and activities covering enterprise, finance and maths.
Future Learn: Prepare for career success at university.
UCAS: A collection of virtual tours from universities all across the country.
Amazing Apprenticeships: Varied resources and activities to inform students on apprenticeships and the opportunities available.
Barclays: A virtual work experience opportunity which allows learners to see what skills are needed in a modern workplace.
Inside Sherpa: A virtual work experience program with a simulation of work at leading companies.
The Wow Show: A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire the futures of young people.
Barclays: Tools, tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others.
NHS: Website with lesson plans, activities and information on careers with the NHS.
Learn Live: Live broadcast and videos from various employers. There is also a chat facility.
Success at Schools: YouTube video on the value of work experience.
Success at Schools: Guide to apprenticeships.
icloud: Videos of job roles.
Start: My world of work.
My World of Work: Lesson plans, fact sheets and sessions guides.
Health Careers: Information for NHS Health Careers.
National Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships information (national) to teachers/staff/parents.