A lesson starter that actually lands
Use Explore by what you love to spark discussion, widen horizons, and connect learning to real pathways.
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Bring careers to life,starting with what students love
inyourroots® helps young people explore careers through a guided, strengths-first journey with Sprout, plus a searchable library of subjects, hobbies, and interests you can use in lessons.
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Free to explore, built for inclusion, designed to feel calm and manageable.
See a classroom example- Free to explore
- Built for inclusion
- Designed to feel calm and manageable
Why this works
Why this works for real classrooms
- Less overwhelm: students start with interests and strengths, not job titles.
- More engagement: short, guided steps that feel doable.
- More confidence: progress is saved into one live profile they can build over time.
Educator wins
What you get as an educator
A strengths-first journey students can stick with
Sprout guides students step by step, supporting different needs and confidence levels.
A live profile that turns learning into evidence
Students can save progress, reflect on what they are learning, and build proof over time.
Explore by what you love
Also available for parents and employers, educators get the classroom-friendly view.
Classroom tool
Explore careers by subjects, hobbies, and interests
Perfect for starters, small groups, or 1:1 guidance. Pick an interest, then explore linked industries, example roles, and the strengths that often show up there.
If they're into forensic psychology
Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Victim Support Coordinator, Behavioural Research Officer
If they're obsessed with climate data
Environmental Compliance Officer, Carbon Auditor, Sustainability Consultant
If they love sound design
Acoustic Consultant, Live Events Audio Engineer, Post-Production Editor
Classroom example
A simple 20-minute classroom flow
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Step 1
Pick an interest
Use Explore by what you love with the whole class or in smaller groups to get discussion moving quickly.
- Start with a subject, hobby, or interest
- A low-pressure opener for mixed confidence levels
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Step 2
Choose one industry together
Scan five example roles as a class and compare what stands out, what feels familiar, and what surprises them.
- Keep it practical and visible
- Use one industry as a shared reference point
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Step 3
Spot the strengths that show up
Ask students where they have already used those strengths in school, at home, or in everyday life.
- Connect strengths to real examples
- Make learning feel more personal and concrete
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Step 4
Save one reflection
Students add a short note to their live profile. One sentence is enough to capture a first thought or example.
- Progress is saved as they go
- No polished answer needed
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Step 5
Optional extension
Students choose one role to research further and present back in a simple format that suits the group.
- Easy to stretch into a follow-on task
- Works for whole class, pairs, or independent work
Works well for mixed ability groups, and for students who do not feel ready to talk about the future yet.
Research and trust
Built on research, shaped by real life
inyourroots® is grounded in strengths-based career theory and neurodivergent-inclusive design. We are building it through real-world insight from young people, parents, and everyday lived experience across Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk, refining it to feel practical, calm, and genuinely useful.
- Strengths-first framework inspired by VIA Character Strengths and youth development research.
- Neurodivergent-friendly design reviewed by accessibility experts and informed by young people and families.
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliant and continuously audited for inclusion.
- Shaped by real-life feedback from young people, parents, and everyday conversations about confidence, work, and direction.
Safeguarding and inclusion
Built for inclusion, safeguarding, and calm progress
- Neurodivergent-friendly by design, with comfort settings, clear language, and no timers.
- Students stay in control of what they share.
- GDPR-aware approach and careful data handling.
- Verified employers before job posting and visibility.
We are in beta and improving weekly with feedback from young people and educators.
Want early access for your students?
We are opening in small waves across Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk first. If you want to be part of the pilot, request educator early access and we will share the next steps.
- Add your name, email, and school or organisation
- Tell us your role plus year groups or subjects
- Share your pilot interest in one quick popup
Request educator early access
Opens in a quick popup. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.