Features
Students & Employer DMs
GATSBY Framework Design
100% In-Platform Work Experience Process
Multi-Media Student Profiles
Safeguarded Process
Web portal and app
Our web-based portal and mobile app are both secure and easy to use. Built to the highest standard to ensure your students have fast reliable access to building their profile and accessing careers advice and guidance while ensuring all data is kept totally safe and secure. Sign up and assign your admin users and mentors, and then we will support the process of onboarding your students.
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.
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, the 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.
