Features
Safeguarded Students & Employer DMs
GATSBY Benchmark Design
Real Work Experience Opportunities
Multi-Media Student Profiles
Employability Passport
Web portal and app
Our web-based student employment portal and mobile app are secure and easy to use. Students can build their dynamic profiles, access career guidance and secure real work opportunities while ensuring all data is kept totally safe and secure. Sign up and assign your mentors and we will support the process of onboarding your students.
What’s in it for the students?
Startingpoint offers students a straightforward and user-friendly interface, which simplifies the process of evidencing achievements. Students can upload videos, photos and PDFs, to demonstrate their skills, talents, personality, and interests. This feature benefits both academic and non-academic students, enabling them to showcase their capabilities comprehensively.
Additionally, our all in one careers platform encourages students to take an active role in designing their career paths. It facilitates direct and safeguarded three-way interactions among candidates, training providers, and employers, making it easier to find suitable work placements. This not only saves time but also ensures that students can connect with potential employers and training opportunities effectively.
Safeguarding: Putting the Student first
Our unique messaging function means that the contact between candidate and employer is totally safeguarded. A candidate interested in communicating with an employer must have the connection approved by the school mentor. All following communication does not need to be approved, but is duplicated to the mentor. Candidates cannot message other candidates or view their profiles. This is to offer discretion to the candidate and protect them from potential online abuse.
Employers can only the anonymised profile of a candidate. All personal information is seen only by the candidate and the mentor.
Startingpoint is fully encrypted with security measures in place to comply with GDPR and keep your data safe.
Supporting SEND Pupils in Schools
Startingpoint, is a valuable resource for schools working with SEND pupils, offering careers guidance, skills evidencing profile and employer engagement to help students thrive. Many SEND pupils face barriers to work, whether due to learning difficulties, social challenges, or emotional needs. Startingpoint works closely with schools to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring every student receives the tools they need to reach their full potential.
At Startingpoint, we understand that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. Every pupil is unique, with their own strengths, aspirations, and challenges. That’s why we provide opportunities for students to showcase not just their academic attainments, but also their extracurricular achievements. By recognising and celebrating the skills and attributes that lie both inside and outside the classroom, SEND pupils gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment, helping them build a well-rounded foundation for their future.
Saving precious time for career leads
Startingpoint is a powerful platform designed to significantly ease the workload for heads of careers and all staff involved in managing careers education at secondary schools. With a streamlined onboarding process, an entire school’s account can be set up, and all students onboarded in just an hour. This simplicity is paired with demo videos and an intuitive user experience, ensuring students can confidently navigate the platform from the start.
The true beauty of Startingpoint lies in how it empowers students to take ownership of their career exploration. As they proactively work on building their profiles over time, the pressure on school staff is greatly reduced. Students are encouraged to engage with employers when they feel ready, allowing schools to focus on providing guidance rather than managing the entire process. With a wealth of resources readily available, students can delve into various professions, sparking inspiration and shaping their aspirations with confidence. Startingpoint is more than just a platform; it’s a supportive tool that lightens the load for schools while giving students the freedom and resources they need to actively pursue their future careers.
