OneBigNext Schools
EXPLORE
Age 13-14
What We Do
Students begin to connect everyday life skills with the core behaviours employers value, such as initiative, teamwork, and adaptability. They start to identify their strengths, interests, and values, and learn how these can shape future opportunities. This stage encourages students to think ahead when choosing GCSE / Standards subjects, helping them avoid closing doors too early and keeping a wide range of career pathways open.
Ready to transform their futures ...
... and meet your statutory careers duties?
The updated 2025 Gatsby Benchmarks demand more than compliance. They require schools to deliver a careers and employability programme that drives real impact for students.
Our Explore stage helps you embed purposeful careers learning early, aligning with Gatsby requirements while creating measurable outcomes. Students connect skills to behaviours employers value, make informed GCSE or Standards choices, and keep future pathways open.
Move from ticking boxes to transforming futures.