CAREERS AND ASPIRATIONS

Our careers and aspirations programme supports young people to make positive, informed and aspirational choices about their futures with high-quality, expert careers advice

Careers and Aspirations

Building a bright future for your students

Our team of Level 6 qualified careers advisors:

Bring deep expertise in the local education environment, employment opportunities and higher education options, equipping students with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their futures.
Provide support for students at critical points in their progression through years 8 to 13.
Conduct one-to-one interviews, assemblies, group sessions, parents’ evenings, and team days to meet whole- cohort and individual students’ needs.

Careers advice for secondary schools

Supporting young people to make positive, informed and aspirational choices about their futures with high-quality, expert careers advice.

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Work Experience

Providing students with critical employability skills and relevant career experience through a uniquely tailored, high-quality work experience package.

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Aimhigher: Higher Education and Employment

Encouraging and enabling more young people to access higher education and to take up professional work opportunities. This innovative programme inspires young people and helps raise aspirations, by exposing students to senior industry professionals, relatable recent graduates, and university lecturers across a range of careers and industries.

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Year 13 employability day

Guiding students through the application process and recruitment process for apprenticeship and employment routes.

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Grown Up Me: primary careers programme

Encouraging children to explore and expand their ideas of who they could become. There is increasing evidence that career-related learning in primary schools has many benefits, including broadening horizons, boosting engagement, raising aspirations, challenging stereotypes and improving transition skills in young pupils.

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The careers support team

Debbie Brisco

Position: Associate Careers Adviser

Unlocking potential through personalised careers guidance and unwavering support for every young person. Read more

Jacqueline Maye-Smith

Position: Careers Adviser

I am an accomplished Attendance Adviser, with a successful record of improving school attendance. I create and sustain effective ... Read more

Evelyn Ngugi

Position: Associate Careers Adviser

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How we can help your school

Governance

Great governance is at the heart of great schools. Our expert-led Governor Services equip school governors and trustees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide strategic leadership and robust oversight.

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Leadership

Exceptional outcomes start with empowered, confident leaders. Our leadership development services are designed to strengthen strategic thinking, build resilience, and enhance decision-making.

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Curriculum & Teaching Excellence

High-quality teaching and a well-designed curriculum are the heart of school improvement. Our teaching and curriculum services support schools to strengthen classroom practice, build staff expertise, and deliver a rich, inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of every learner.

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Inclusion

Through close collaboration with school leaders, our Inclusion Services help staff build an inclusive culture where all learners have equitable access to a broad, engaging curriculum.

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School Performance

In partnership with London Grid for Learning (LGfL), our Internet Service gives schools fast, safe, and reliable connectivity—bundled with high-value resources that support both learning and operations.

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School Engagement

Our Attendance Service helps schools meet their statutory duties while building a culture where high attendance is the norm.

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Health and Wellbeing

Support You Can Trust, Care That Makes a Difference. Our Mental Health and Wellbeing services help schools create supportive environments where students and staff can thrive.

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Careers and Aspirations

Raising aspirations is key to helping young people prepare for successful adulthood. By broadening their horizons and encouraging them to dream big, we empower students to envision and pursue meaningful careers.

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CPD & Conferences

Our CPD service offers tailored, impactful training for all school staff, including leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, and governors. Through practical, hands-on development, we equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to create an inclusive, high-performing learning environment.

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