Getting started with Springpod

Go to Springpod.com

Explore the opportunities available for your students including:

• Explore Work Experience

• Explore University Subject Spotlights

• Explore Post 16 Options/Springpod Unlocked

Consider which content you would like to engage your students with.

Create your student account here

This will allow you to view the student experience. Create an account as if you are one of your students, selecting your school and entering a DOB that makes you aged 13+.

Apply to be part of our Teacher/Adviser Community here

This will mean we can keep you updated with upcoming experiences and platform developments that you need to be aware of. It will also mean you have a central point of contact at Springpod if you need any help. You can contact jo.bishop@springpod.com at any point for further information or support.

Book a meeting with Jo here if you would like a walk-through of any experiences or if you have any questions before you get started.

Book a virtual talk here to introduce Springpod to students here or contact Jo to discuss.

If you would like your students to use their school or college email just make sure they are able to receive external emails from no-reply@springpod.com. They are sent a code to their email to verify their account.

Explore our resources to introduce Springpod to your students.

https://partners.springpod.com/insight/resources?utm_source=teacher_referral&utm_medium=tac&utm_campaign=get_started 

Access our introductory presentations below:

• Introducing Springpod (VWEX, Spotlights and Springpod Unlocked)

• Introducing Work Experience (Focus on WEX)

• Introducing University Subject Spotlights (Focus on Subject Spotlights)

• Introducing Springpod Unlocked (Focus on our Springpod Unlocked Content)

If you would like to be able to track and monitor your students we can set you up with a reporting dashboard.  Complete this short form. The Data Processing Agreement is contained within Springpod’s Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA) here: Click here

Our staff are DBS-checked and will be responsible for the in-programme communication with your students. There is an anonymised help-desk, monitored by Springpod team. Live webinars are one-way only for video and audio. All live-webinars are moderated by a member of the Springpod team. You will find all of our Springpod policies and documents here

No, students have to create their own accounts and apply for the programmes they wish to complete. We have made it very quick and easy for students to get started.

Yes, we will always have a wide range of experiences available throughout the year and on demand.

Yes, you will always find experiences which enable you to evidence progress towards achieving Gatsby Benchmarks. We are proud of our innovative approach to make virtual experiences meaningful and offer many opportunities for students to interact with employers in a safeguarded environment. Experiential learning is a key component of every programme whether this is a work experience or a university subject spotlight.  You can view our Gatsby Benchmark guide here.

We ensure all of our experiences are underpinned by the six career development skills in the CDI framework. This means that our content is always engaging, relevant and up to date with clear learning outcomes necessary for a positive career. You can view our mapping document here.

The flexibility of our experiences means that your students can take their time to work their way through the content. Staff can enrol on-to the experiences to work alongside the students. For some students, the virtual experience can offer an alternative way to develop skills without the anxiety of attending an in-person experience and meeting new people.

Online placements can also help boost confidence in preparation for an in-person experience. 

We do have a specific programme for SEND students 15+ with an EHCP plan. Contact Jo.bishop@springpod.com if you would like to find out more.