South Midlands Careers Hub facilitates regular CPD and information sessions for career leaders, educators, industry partners and employers throughout the academic year.
Please find associated slides from our CPD sessions below.
2025/2026
| Title | Description | Resources |
| How to use Inset Days to Drive Careers 14.10.2025 | Two of our team shared details of an inset session they created and delivered to teachers in September, focusing on the updates to Gatsby Benchmark 4 | Slides Video |
| Mid Term 1 Kick Off 05.11.2025 | Updates from the South Midlands Careers Hub | Slides Video |
| SMCH Twilight Webinar: Careers in Radiotherapy 18.11.2025 | Paula Strickland and Helen White discuss careers in Radiotherapy at Northampton General Hospital | Slides |
| SMCH Autumn Term Provider Showcase 26.11.2025 | Hear from representatives of three local providers about their offer, including: Starting Off; Young Enterprise; and SSG | Video |
| Benchmark 1: Frameworks and Tools 27.11.2025 | Supporting educators to understand how to incorporate learning outcomes into your careers programme and developing a strategic careers plan | Slides Video |
| Modern Work Experience Showcase 03.12.2025 | We are joined by three employers who share the different models of work experience they have successfully delivered in schools | Slides Video |
| Benchmark 7 and Provider Access Legislation – December 2025 | Supporting educators to understand the differences between meeting Benchmark 7 and Provider Access legislation (PAL) | Slides Video |
| Term 2 Kick Off 12.01.2025 | Updates from the South Midlands Careers Hub | Slides Video |
| Benchmark 2: LMI Sources and Resources 14.01.2025 | Understand Benchmark 2 criteria along with sources of LMI | Slides Video |
| Inclusive Apprenticeships Masterclass 20.01.2026 | Anna Morrison CBE, Director of Amazing Apprenticeships shares key information about inclusive apprenticeships for learners with additional needs | Slides Video |
2024/2025 (click to expand)
| Title | Description | Resources |
| Supporting Students to Access Apprenticeships 04.07.2024 | Highlights best practice for the delivery of apprenticeship information to students | Video |
| Senior Leader Briefing: Refinements to the Gatsby Benchmarks 28.11.2024 | Senior Leader briefing covering the key takeaways, timeline of changes, Careers Hub support & resources available in response to Good Careers Guidance – The Next Ten Years | Video |
| Internal Leadership Reviews Masterclass 30.01.2025 | An overview of Internal Leadership Reviews, how they can help and the difference between ILRs and the QIC award | Video |
| Parental Engagement Masterclass 25.02.2025 | Exploring parental engagement in careers education | Video |
| Careers Impact Peer-to-Peer Review 08.04.2025 | Understanding the Careers Impact System: Peer-to-Peer Review | Video |
| Using AI to Support Delivery and Planning 30.04.2025 | Exploring ways that AI can support you with delivery and planning for careers | Video |
| Updated Statutory Guidance Senior Leader Briefing 10.06.2025 | Briefing covering the updated Statutory Guidance for Careers | Video |