New Resources
When I Grow Up: Planning Your Path to Success
This resource introduces KS2 pupils to the concept of career pathways and helps them understand how choices made during and after school can lead to different opportunities. It focuses on three main post-16 routes: Apprenticeships, T Levels, and A Levels, encouraging pupils to link these pathways to their interests and aspirations.
At a glance - Technical Education pathways
Download this short guide for information on Apprenticeships and T Levels at Post-16.
Platforms to support encounters with further education
Provider Portal - connect with local providers
This portal helps schools introduce primary-aged pupils to the different routes they can take in the future, it allows you to explore local providers and learn about options such as apprenticeships, T Levels and vocational courses.
North East Raising Aspirations Partnership (NERAP)
A partnership of North East universities helping young people explore their futures. Through fun, age-appropriate activities for Years 2–6, we introduce higher education and spark excitement about learning.
Outreach North East
We are fortunate to have a number of further and higher education institutions in the North East region, each offering a range of different qualification types and subjects. Use the map below to see these institutions, and find their website and contact details underneath.
Information about Pathways
Post-16 options
We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people post-16 so Career Leaders and curriculum staff can help students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them after year 11.
Post-18 options
We’ve brought together information on all the options for young people aged 18+ so Career Leaders and curriculum staff can help students find out about the full range of opportunities available to them.
Amazing Apprenticeships
Information and resources to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and technical education and promote their benefits.
Teacher Encounters
Explore a range of resources developed through the Teacher Encounters Programme that could be adapted for use in your school.