1. Futurewise New Generation Profile Demonstration

2. A new generation of career guidance and planning

3. A New Generation The landscape of careers is rapidly changing It is a competitive climate for students looking to stand out from the crowd and access best opportunities We want to continue to provide the best quality of careers guidance that meets the needs of schools We have partnered with Team Focus, lead by Dr Roy Childs, as Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society

4. Futurewise profiling is now online Flexible to meet your school’s requirements and easy to incorporate into the school timetable Students more engaged during the profiling which takes an average of just 2 hours Streamlined career guidance programme; taking less time from the completion of assessments to the delivery of the student’s final report 100% paper free programme delivered on user-friendly technology

6. Online Profiling Futurewise New Generation The Programme Comprehensive and personalised careers report looking at applied ability in a real-world context Personality Types Dynamics Indicator Interests Career Interests Inventory Aptitude & Ability Numerical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Abstract Reasoning Memory and Attention Assessment Portfolio

7. Assessments are completed within a secure online website myfuturewiseprofile.org.uk

8. Modular programme offers flexibility and is simple to incorporate into the school timetable Profiling assessments

9. Developed in partnership with Team Focus Led by Dr. Roy Childs, a highly-qualified UK psychologist & an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Supported the introduction of test standards by the BPS Delivered all the BPS approved courses, including Full Level B which is the highest specialist qualification that is available in psychometric assessment. Team Focus are a leading educational and occupational psychology company who specialise in test and questionnaire design as well as individual assessment and development activities.

10. This type of profiling is also used by: 51 UK Universities (including Oxford and Cambridge) The Army and Royal Navy as part of their officer selection assessments The UKCAT for university medical and dental admissions Rolls Royce, Marks and Spencer, Mensa, the General Medical Council, the United Nations Profiling assessments

11. Measures abilities that are particularly important in a work context, especially those needing a post-16 qualification / degree Ability and Aptitude Assessments Questionnaires Abstract Reasoning Memory and Attention Personality Styles Career Interests Verbal Reasoning Numerical Reasoning How someone uses their memory & whether this translates into accurate and timely decisions Four dimensions of ‘Type-personality’ Identifies how someone views the world and makes sense of it, how they prefer to interact with other people Based on the work of psychologist, John Holland Model splits the world of work into six broad themes, and is the most widely accepted ‘theory’ of work interests available Profiling assessments Concerned with being able to open problems out in order to identify the rules that appear to be operating (divergent thinking) and then to close down on a logical solution (convergent thinking)

12. Verbal Reasoning

13. Numerical Reasoning

14. Abstract Reasoning

15. Memory and Attention

16. Careers Interests

17. Personality Style

18. Futurewise New Generation admin zone Allows you to monitor student progress in real time Simple to set the system to meet specific student needs (e.g. adapt test level provide additional time) Provides instant access to student results

19. Students & Parents receive a balanced & comprehensive report Schools also have access to the student results Profile report

20. Big Picture Overview You & Work You & Learning You & Careers You & Subject Choice Guidance Notes & Actions Each profile report contains

21. Full colour report presents a clear picture of ability, personality, career interests and strengths Profile report

22. Students receive detailed feedback on their Learning Style Profile report

23. Matches individual results with potential careers, displayed alongside simple graphics to explain each match Profile report

24. Suggested subject pathways for each career enable students to make informed choices at key transition points Profile report

25. An impartial guidance interview with a qualified careers adviser ensures students understand their results and take control of their own career planning choices Interview

26. Students have access to www.myfuturewise.org.uk Student’s results are uploaded to My Futurewise, providing access to a range of interactive tools and resources to support continued research into careers Ongoing support

27. So how will it benefit you? Offers a flexible career guidance solution Contemporary and innovative online system that will engage your students Fully involves parents throughout the programme Enables you to select a programme that fully meets your school’s individual career guidance needs

28. Bring their Futurewise New Generation profiles to life For schools For students For schools Practical career, enterprise and work- related learning courses for ages 13 – 19 Ask us about Inspiring Futures InterActives Practical career, enterprise and work- related learning courses for ages 13 – 19 Ask us about Inspiring Futures InterActives Career and Gap Fairs for schools where students and parents can meet prospective employers and gap year providers. Ask us about fairs. The opportunity to meet with leading employers, higher education tutors and gain valuable employability skills. Ask us about Courses and Events

29. Don’t just take our word for it... I thought that the new assessments were really good and very easy to use. Student “ ” Using the Futurewise Profile in our school has been a very positive experience. Our students remained more engaged and felt empowered in their own career decision making, largely due to the accurate career choices offered as a result. I would recommend the Futurewise Profile tool to other Heads of Careers. Lillian Croston Head, Westholme School “ ” There is a real flexibility in the system. What really appeals to me is that I can fit the assessment around school priorities. Janet Stevens Depute Rector, St Columba’s School “ ”

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