Careers & Enterprise

Whether your son is starting to think about his future or already has a clear career goal in mind, we’ll help him prepare for success – whether that means gaining a place at a top university or securing a good job that sets him on a career path of his choice.

In 2024, Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich gained the prestigious Quality in Careers Standard, demonstrating that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria set out in the Gatsby Benchmarks – the eight key measures that define world-class career guidance. 

Visit our News and Highlights page to see our latest careers news stories.

Workplace visits - being inspired

Careers education is about inspiration and aspiration as much as advice. Workplace visits are a key part of our careers programme, giving students the chance to explore a wide range of career pathways – from law and computing to sports management and drama.

These experiences offer valuable insights into the world of work and help students understand what different roles involve, while also broadening their cultural horizons. By seeing professionals in action, students are motivated to set high aspirations and work hard to achieve their goals.

Careers learning in school

As well as hands-on experience during workplace visits, students also take part in careers-related lessons and assemblies, hear from visiting guest speakers, and have opportunities to attend careers fairs and events both at the school and across London.

Guiding your child through their future pathways

As students move through school, they will need to make key decisions about their education and training, and we ensure they have all the information and inspiration they need to make the right choices. This includes:

• One-to-one careers guidance – for every student from Year 8 onwards
• Learning about links between subjects and careers – helping students see how their learning applies to real-world jobs
• Any student, at any stage, can request a careers appointment by contacting Khasruz Zaman at K.Zaman@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk.
• All students have access to Unifrog, an easy-to-use online tool where they can explore different career paths, compare post-16 and post-18 options and track their personal careers journey

"Pupils receive extensive preparation for their future, through meaningful opportunities to work with employers and to visit schools, colleges and universities." Ofsted

 

Further and higher education experiences

As part of our comprehensive careers programme, students have the opportunity to visit a range of universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers. These experiences play a vital role in inspiring students and helping them set ambitious goals for their future.

Seeing what's possible firsthand often motivates them to strive for top university places and competitive career routes. Take a look at some of the impressive university destinations our students have gone on to achieve.

How you can get involved as a parent

We know that parents play a crucial role in helping young people navigate their future choices. If you have professional experience to share, we’d love to hear from you. Could you help by:

• Delivering a career talk to students?
• Hosting a stand at our annual careers fair?
• Offering a work experience placement for a student?

If so, please get in touch at info@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about how we support students with their future choices, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to working together to help your child achieve their ambitions.

Contact: our careers lead is Khasruz Zaman K.Zaman@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk, tel 020 8299 5300.