Our purpose
Throughout the academic year, we provide continuous guidance and career counselling, with regular evaluations and adjustments based on individual needs and changing circumstances. Our Careers Programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to make informed career choices. Below are the main components and features of our programme.
If you want to discuss any part of the careers programme or if you would like to participate as an employer (i.e. sharing your career journey, offering an insight visit to your workplace, work experience), please contact the Head of Careers/Outreach, Elena Vidal.
Three pathways towards employment
College
Continue learning, gain vocational qualifications and develop skills and independence.
Apprenticeship
Combine work with training. Explore a job interest and prepare to engage with an employer.
Supported internship
Learn in a real workplace with support, which may include a job coach and a gradual transition.
Your pathway can change as your interests and skills develop.
What you will experience
Career insight masterclasses
Industry professionals visit the classroom to share their career journey and lead a hands-on activity, bringing careers to life and helping students explore job roles linked to their subject.
DWP workshops
For WorkSkills students: aspirations, pathways, next steps, CVs and interview skills.
Workplace experiences
Visits, tours, work-related activities and mock interviews.
Careers events
Explore colleges, apprenticeships and supported internships through activities linked to your pathway.
Specialism days
Themed enrichment days led by PD, LCC and STEAM, bringing learning to life through practical, interactive workshops that connect the curriculum to real-world careers and industries.
Work experience
Explore different industries, practise real workplace skills with support, and develop the employability skills you need for your future.
You help choose your goals, notice your progress and decide what to practise next. Your Work Passport brings together your strengths, feedback and examples of what you can do. Here are the employability skills we help students to make progress in:
RESPECT: Listen, communicate politely and respect people and routines.
RESILIENCE: Have a go, keep trying, accept feedback and ask for help.
ENGAGE: Take part, stay focused, ask questions and show interest.
Self-advocacy: Explain what you need and ask for help.
Relationships: Communicate respectfully and work with others.
Boundaries: Respect personal space and privacy; speak up if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Decision making and problem solving: Consider options, make safe choices and ask for help with difficulties.
Careers across the year
Key activities and planned opportunities for 2026-2027. Events and placements are matched to students' interests, readiness and support needs.
24 Sep-15 Oct:
Round 1 WE: Hospitality work experience placements
12 Nov-3 Dec
Round 2 WE: Autumn work experience
25 November
DWP workshop on careers aspirations.
4 December
STEAM specialism day.
Ongoing
Cubelynx pre-apprenticeship programme with workplace learning two days per week.
13 January
DWP workshop on pathways.
28 January
College visits planned to Barnet and Southgate, City and Islington, and New City College.
9 February
Apprenticeship event exploring work and training options.
2 March
National Careers Week practical workshops
4 March
Supported internship event with Westminster Council; a parent session is planned.
17 March
DWP workshop on planning and researching next steps.
March
LCC specialism day with date to be confirmed.
22 Apr-27 May
Round 2 WE: Summer work experience
12 May / 16 June
DWP workshops on CV preparation / interview skills.
End of June
Paid employment opportunities for some students, subject to suitability and availability.
July
PD specialism day with date to be confirmed.
