Careers

Our Careers Programme

Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) significantly contribute to preparing young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life by:

Helping them make a successful transition to adulthood through the development of skills, attitudes and abilities that will enable them to be effective in a wide range of adult roles in the 21st century
Raising aspirations and supporting them to achieve their full potential
Empowering them to plan and manage their own futures
Encouraging lifelong learning
Challenging stereotypes and promoting equality, diversity and social mobility
Enabling them to sustain employability and achieve personal and economic well-being throughout their lives

To see our full programme for all year groups, click the link below:

Careers Curriculum Pathway document

The CEIAG programme for each year group is constructed around a range of activities, experiences and resources including:

Taught careers on Personal Development Days
Assemblies
Presentations from external speakers
Visits to Higher Education institutions
Careers Fair
One-to-one guidance interviews
Support with applying to college/university
UCAS application assistance
Vocational/Careers trips
Work experience
Extended work placements (as required and on an individual basis)
Curriculum links with employers such as ‘Teens & Toddlers’.

Provider Access Statement

We are fully committed to meeting the requirements of the Provider Access Legislation (PAL) and the Careers Guidance and Access for Education and Training Providers statutory guidance, updated in May 2025. This ensures that all students in Years 7 to 13 have meaningful opportunities to learn from a range of education and training providers about approved technical education, apprenticeships, and academic pathways.

Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is designed in line with the updated Gatsby Benchmarks, providing every student with high-quality, impartial careers support and exposure to employers, colleges, universities, and training organisations.

We actively welcome contact from providers and employers who can support our students to make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways. Opportunities to engage with our students include:

Addressing a year group during assembly (08:30-0:900)
Delivering a workshop about your industry, job role, or career route
Speaking to students studying subjects linked to your sector
Conducting mock interviews or employability sessions
Taking part in our annual careers fair
Offering work experience or job shadowing placements
Hosting workplace visits or tours

We are committed to continually developing our CEIAG provision through collaboration with employers, education and training providers, parents, and the wider community.

Our full Provider Access Policy Statement, which outlines our arrangements for granting access to external providers in line with statutory guidance, is available here

Contact details

Careers Lead: Mrs C Perston

Phone: 020 8845 6266

cperston@qmschool.org.uk

Independent Careers Adviser: Ms Howells – Education Development Trust

rhowells@qmschool.org.uk

Ms Howells is in school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to support students from years 7 to 13 with one-to-one independent and impartial advice and guidance regarding their future careers and further education options.

Students can request an appointment with Ms Howells via this link: Careers Request Form

Hillingdon Labour Market Information

Further information and guidance for students and parents can be found using the links below:

Labour Market Information (LMI) is a useful tool to help students research future jobs in the local area and to understand the skills needed for certain roles.
These LMI quizzes help to break down the complex ‘world of work’ and, crucially for young people, also reveal what kinds of jobs and skills will be in demand after leaving school.
- LMI For All Quiz 1
- LMI For All Quiz 2

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