Careers
Empowering Ursuline Students for Future Success
Careers Leader
Miss H Tallat
Email: Htallat@uai.org.uk
Phone: 0208 554 1995
At Ursuline Academy Ilford, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their future endeavours. Our comprehensive careers programme spans all year groups, ensuring every student benefits from outstanding Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG).
Central to this commitment is Unifrog, an innovative platform accessible to all students during tutor periods, providing unparalleled support for career exploration and higher education pathways.
What is Unifrog?
Unifrog is an all-in-one careers and higher education platform designed to help students make well-informed, organised decisions about their futures.
With a wealth of information on courses, career pathways, and development opportunities, Unifrog empowers students to take charge of their aspirations. The platform also supports students in reflecting on their achievements and crafting standout applications.
How our Uni-frog curriculum Supports Our Students:
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Explore Your Potential: Discover career and subject options with interactive personality quizzes and in-depth profiles.
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Build Your Profile: Track and document your skills, activities, and preferences to create a personalised record.
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Find Opportunities: Explore local and international options, including apprenticeships, university courses, work placements, and more.
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Application Assistance: Access tools to craft polished CVs, personal statements, and essays for various pathways, from university to job applications.
Access for Students and Staff
Every student receives a personal Unifrog login, ensuring they can fully engage with the platform. Our teaching staff also have access to support and monitor student progress effectively.
For more information, visit www.unifrog.org.
Check Out What Unifrog Has to Offer:
Watch this video to explore the platform’s features and benefits.
Ursuline Academy Ilford Careers Education Learning Journey
At Ursuline Academy Ilford, we are committed to providing exceptional careers education and guidance, aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks, to ensure students receive high-quality, impactful support for their future aspirations.
Our careers programme is integrated into all-year groups, with a focus on continuous development, reflection, and exploration. To deliver this, we use the innovative Unifrog platform, enabling students to access a comprehensive careers programme through dedicated Tutor Time sessions.
Our Careers Journey
At Ursuline Academy Ilford, our Careers Education Learning Journey ensures students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate their future pathways.
Explore our detailed Careers Journey below to see how we support every student at each stage of their academic and career exploration.
Link to Learning Journey
Labour Market Information (LMI)
Understanding the current labour market is essential for making informed career decisions. Below are some resources to help students and parents explore career opportunities:
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LMI for All – Access high-quality, reliable labour market data to guide your career choices.
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HCP Digital Portal - Career Coach – Explore career paths and opportunities through the Hampshire Partnership's Career Information platform.
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Step into the NHS – Discover a wide range of career paths within the NHS.
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Go Construct – Learn about exciting careers in construction and the built environment.
Explore Careers with the Careerometer
Use the LMI for All Careerometer to gain insights into the labour market. Simply type in a job title to explore:
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Expected salary ranges
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Workforce trends
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Job demand
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Common tasks and responsibilities
Employers
If you are an employer in the local area and would be willing to get involved in either doing a talk to students about your career opportunities, apprenticeships or how you got into your career, then we would like to hear from you. There are also opportunities to take part in mock interviews and careers fairs. If you are interested, please complete the Teams form below with your details, and we will be in touch. https://forms.office.com/e/VuemvAJq7e
Useful websites:
→ National Careers Service
→ Directions Online Careers Service
→ The Apprenticeship Guide
→ Information and guidance from UCAS
→ Not Going To Uni
→ Barclays Life Skills
→ Parental Guidance