Why GCSEs Matter
A 20-minute assembly which highlights the importance of obtaining good GCSE results and progression pathways beyond GCSE exams.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 3, 4, 7
Available to: Partner schools
Time of year: Autumn
Format: Physical or online
Exam Preparation and Revision Skills
A one-hour workshop that supports learners in managing revision, applying exam techniques and using research skills.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 3, 4, 7
Available to: Southampton partner schools
Time of year: Spring
Format: Physical
Be The Boss
A two-hour workshop where learners familiarise themselves with employability skills, the importance of a CV, and take part in personal skills action planning.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
Available to: Partner schools
Time of year: Summer
Format: Physical
From GCSE to Business Industries (workshop)
Delivered by our academics, this workshop supports GCSE business learners in understanding key skills required for success within real-world industries.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Available to: Southampton partner schools
Time of year: Spring
Format: Physical
Campus Visit: From GCSE to Creative Industries (Subject Taster/Personal Branding/Cha-Ching/Campus Tour)
A day at our East Park Terrace campus where learners will take part in an interactive academic taster focusing on careers and higher education pathways, while considering how to build a personal brand and learning about student finance.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Available to: Partner schools
Time of year: Spring
Format: Physical or online (activity will be available as individual workshops if campus visits cannot take place)
Campus Visit: From GCSE to STEM Industries
(Subject Taster/Personal Branding/Cha-Ching/Campus Tour)
A day at our East Park Terrace campus where learners will take part in an interactive academic taster focusing on careers and higher education pathways, while considering how to build a personal brand and learning about student finance.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Available to: Partner schools
Time of year: Spring
Format: Physical or online (activity will be available as individual workshops if campus visits cannot take place)
Careers Day / Evening / Fair Attendance
Our stand is available to attend your careers event to support learners in making informed choices about their career pathways.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 3, 4, 7
Available to: All Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire secondary schools
Time of year: All year
Format: Physical
Mock Interview Panel Support
Where schedule allows our staff and graduate interns are available to attend your mock interview event to support learners in making informed choices about their career pathways. We can offer up to two days for your school per academic year in staff time.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Available to: Southampton partner schools
Time of year: All year
Format: Physical
Parents / Carers Talk
A bespoke 45-minute talk providing parents / carers with information to support learners' career pathways and progression to higher education.
Gatsby benchmark: 1, 3, 4, 7
Available to: Partner schools and Southampton schools
Time of year: All year
Format: Physical or online