Investor in Careers

We're very happy to congratulate Bradley Stoke Community School on successfully achieving the national Quality in Careers Standard! 🎉 🎉

A first time accreditation for this school, the assessor highlighted the strength of an effective, student-centred CEIAG programme that is well embedded across the school. Employer engagement was noted as a stand out strength, with excellent relationships with local employers and delivery of initiatives such as employer business breakfasts which were well received.

Well done to careers leader Lauren Stone and the whole team, we look forward to supporting you as you continue to develop your provision over the next 3 years.

Many congratulations to The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
on their successful re-accreditation of the national Quality in Careers Standard 🎉

The team led by careers leader Kris Bolt did a fantastic job and presented a lot of high quality evidence to demonstrate the strength and breadth of their careers provision.

The assessor highlighted EWS’s inclusivity and passion for raising aspirations and fighting stereotypical thinking around careers and pathways for young women. Also of note was the way in which non-specialist careers staff felt supported by the careers team.

Well done to all, thoroughly deserved! 👏

Many congratulations to Kings' School, Wi******er on their successful re-accreditation of the national Quality in Careers Standard.

A fantastic achievement which highlights many areas of strength in the careers provision. Led by their extremely experienced careers leader, Joanna Turner. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities and activities to broaden horizons and are well prepared for the next phase of their learning or employment.

Congratulations to the team 🎉

Huge congratulations to Farringtons School who were assessed at the end of last term and have successfully achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard.

Well done to the staff and team led by Ruth Ashworth. The assessor highlighted how they had achieved significant developments in the organisation, delivery and evaluation of the careers programme over the last few years with excellent use of alumni to engage and motivate career planning.

It's a great achievement that speaks to the hard work and dedication of the school in meeting the needs of their students.
Your award plaque will be with you soon.

Congrats! 🥳👏🎉

That's 2025 almost done! 🎉

Wishing all of our customers and partners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! It's been a pleasure to work with so many schools and colleges this year and we look forward to all that 2026 will bring.

Wishing you all a joy-filled Christmas 🎄 ✨

Huge congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

Careers provision at Merchant Taylors' is of a very high quality and integrated across the school. The assessor particularly highlighted the evaluation and review of the programme, such an important aspect of careers excellence.

Well done to all! 👏

These days the education we provide extends far beyond preparing pupils for top university destinations – it is equally focused on equipping them with the skills, confidence and insight to thrive in the world of work and step into careers that align with their individual interests and strengths.

With this in mind, we are delighted to share that Merchant Taylors’ has been achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard, fully meeting all accreditation criteria incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks. Secured through the rigorous Investor in Careers assessment, this recognition reflects the exceptional quality, depth and impact of our careers guidance across every stage of school life.

Head of Careers, Sue Grice, said: "We are enormously proud to receive the Quality in Careers Standard. Our aim is to always offer each pupil a careers journey that is truly individual, ambitions and grounded in real-world insight."

Congratulations and sincere thanks to everyone involved – from our Careers Team and teaching colleagues to alumni partners, parents and visiting speakers. Your expertise and encouragement help every pupil explore their future with confidence.

Many congratulations to One Sixth Form College for their successful accreditation of the national Quality in Careers Standard!

Fully meeting all the assessment criteria and Gatsby Benchmarks, the college delivers a high quality, consistent and comprehensive programme of careers education, guidance and support to its students. The assessor particularly praised the engagement of parents and carers, not an easy task with a college of this size.

Well done to the team, led by the College Group Head of Careers Guidance Services, Charlotte Warren.

Your award plaque is on the way! 🏆🎉

Many congratulations to The Lenham School on successfully achieving the national Quality in Careers Standard! 🎉

This was a first accreditation and they absolutely smashed it. The assessor commented on the comprehensive and well organised careers programme led by an experienced careers leader, Alex Diamond who is also an Assistant Head.

The school holds this prestigious accreditation for the next three years and we look forward to seeing the careers provision go from strength to strength in that time.

Congrats and well done to all!

Huge congratulations to Muntham House School on their successful accreditation of the Quality in Careers Standard earlier this term. 🎉 🎉

Led ably by Steven Hellyer and Laura du Vergier the portfolio is one of the most comprehensive we've seen for a special school in a while and is testament to the hard work and commitment of the staff team to ensure the students are given the best careers information and guidance to enable them to move confidently on to their next step. The programme is entirely student focused and very flexible to meet the needs of every child who attends. A particular strength was the work experience programme- so varied and engaging.

Excellent work all round. Well done to all!

Many congratulations to Park High School on their successful re-accreditation of the national Quality in Careers Standard. 🎉 🎉

It is no mean feat to achieve this standard and demonstrates the hard work and commitment shown by the staff team, and in particular the very experienced Careers Coordinator and Leader, Donna Foster.

The assessor complemented the school on the depth and breadth of their careers provision and on the developments put in place since the last assessment. The school has a clear strategy in place supported by comprehensive policies and plans to deliver the careers programme to all students.

Congratulations to the whole team involved!

Thrilled to announce that the Investor in Careers Primary Award has today successfully achieved national endorsement by the Quality in Careers Consortium.

The Primary award recognises excellence in:

🔸developing pupils' thinking about self, careers, learning and the world of work
🔸building pupil's self-confidence, raising their aspirations and broadening their horizons
🔸preparing primary age pupils for the next stage of their education

Career-related learning at primary is not about helping children choose their future job, it's about laying the foundations of self-awareness, curiosity and self-development. Longitudinal studies show that pupils start to adopt stereotypes based on gender, ethnicity and social background at a young age. These stereotypes can go on to influence career choice and aspirations.

We can work with individual schools or primaries within a Trust setting. To find out more just get in touch!




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