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AI, CVs and Early Careers – Why Evidence Matters More Than Ever
If you work in education, careers, HR or business, you […]
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Startingpoint x Goald Challenges
A New Way to Bring Your Skills to Life At […]
What Does Employability Mean and Why Is It So Important?
The word employability gets used a lot in schools, colleges, […]
What To Do If Your A-Levels Aren’t What You Were Hoping For
Results day can be one of the most nerve-wracking moments […]
What To Do If Your GCSEs Aren’t What You Were Hoping For
Results day can bring all kinds of emotions. For some, […]
Your Startingpoint Platform Just Got Even Better
We know summer is a well-earned break for schools. But […]
The Confidence Connection: How Evidencing Skills Support Young People’s Development
Why Confidence Matters More Than Ever In today’s fast-changing world, […]
Getting to Know Year 7 Pupils Before They Arrive
How Startingpoint Supports Stronger Transitions The start of Year 7 […]
CVs Have Been Around Since 1482 – But Still Prove Almost Nothing. Why Are We Still Using Them?
CVs have been with us for over 500 years. The […]
Addressing the UK’s Rising NEET Crisis: Helping Young People into Work and Education
The UK is facing a growing challenge—nearly one million young […]
What Are Employability Skills? And How Can They Boost Your Career Opportunities?
In today’s competitive job market, having the right qualifications isn’t […]
How to Use Your Personality to Boost Your Employability
At Startingpoint, we know that in the current job market, […]
Improving EHCP Reviews
Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) are documents that support […]