Outstanding Support and Guidance At Queen’s, careers educa ti on is not just a programme—it’s a promise. A promise to connect our pupils with meaningful opportuni ti es, inspiring role models, and the tools to shape their future with con fi dence. CAREERS
Careers Fair This year saw the return of our biennial Careers Fair, hosted at Chester Racecourse and a tt ended by pupils from Years 10 to 13. Over 60 exhibitors represen ti ng a wide spectrum of sectors joined us for a truly inspira ti onal and ac ti on ‐ packed morning. Unique to Queen’s, the event was shaped by pupil input and students were surveyed in advance to ensure the stands re fl ected their genuine interests. From fi nance, PR, property, and law to space engineering, the performing arts, humanitarian aid, and wildlife conserva ti on, the breadth of opportuni ti es on display was excep ti onal. All three armed forces were in a tt endance, alongside healthcare professionals, crea ti ve specialists, and representa ti ves from major local employers including Unilever and Airbus, all o ff ering valuable insights and work experience opportuni ti es. With so many conversa ti ons, connec ti ons, and career paths explored, the energy in the room was electric. As Mrs Dawson , Head of Careers, said: “Whether our girls are aiming for top universi ti es, medical sciences, the law profession, crea ti ve industries, compe titi ve appren ti ceships or beyond, we ensure they are fully supported, informed and empowered every step of the way.” Pathway Prepara ti on Careers educa ti on at Queen’s is embedded at every level, with tailored opportuni ti es helping pupils make informed choices about their futures. Year 12 students bene fi ted from early UCAS prepara ti on, a tt ending the UCAS Discovery event in Manchester—the largest of its kind outside London. These events enabled pupils to speak directly with university representa ti ves, appren ti ceship providers, and employers, a tt ending seminars on everything from student fi nance to personal statements. Ahead of the event, Ellie Cook from Aberystwyth University visited Queen’s to o ff er valuable advice on making the most of these fairs, from asking insigh tf ul ques ti ons to registering interest with ins ti tu ti ons. Students found the event hugely bene fi cial, engaging with universi ti es, specialist colleges, and appren ti ceship providers, and a tt ending talks on personal statements, student fi nance, and degree op ti ons. Addi ti onal sessions this term included engaging talks from Newcastle University’s Jem Shaw , who provided guidance on UK degree structures and op ti ons, Keir Robinson from the
University of Edinburgh, who introduced students to the fl exibility of Sco tti sh degree programmes, and the University of Hull’s Shari Wilson , who o ff ered prac ti cal advice on the UCAS process, including key deadlines, researching courses, and wri ti ng the new ‐ format personal statement. Academic Lecture Programme Our Academic Lecture Programme returned this year, o ff ering Sixth Form students fascina ti ng insights across a range of disciplines. The series began with award ‐ winning psychologist Dr Kieran Lyon from the University of No tti ngham, who explored personality and its links to mental health. Professor Thomas Schramme from the University of Liverpool followed with an eye ‐ opening lecture on the concept of empathy and its place in human interac ti on. Dr Ellie Harrison , a leading ecologist from Keele University, gave an important talk on biodiversity and the global threats facing our planet’s ecosystems. Classics lovers were treated to a cap ti va ti ng lecture by Professor Zahra Newby from the
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