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Careers Week at Meadows School

16 to 20 November 2026

Careers Week at Meadows gives our pupils a bridge between what they do at school and what they might go on to do in the world of work. 

By meeting people who do all sorts of jobs, hearing how they got started and asking their own questions, pupils can begin to picture themselves in roles they may never have considered.

We want pupils to recognise the skills they’re already building at school. Serving a customer in our school café, working as part of a team or seeing a practical task through are all experiences they can take into a workplace. Careers Week helps pupils make that connection and gives us a chance to build relationships with visiting employers that could open up work experience opportunities.

This is an important week at Meadows. With more than 21 visitors sharing their experiences, from firefighting and football coaching to chocolate making and aviation, every pupil has a chance to hear something that sparks their interest and see a wider range of possibilities for their future.

Date

What pupils can look forward to

Monday
16 November

  • Football coaching with EMC Academy
  • Tattoo artistry
  • Hospitality with The Imperial
  • Career stories and rope knots with the Repair Café

Tuesday
17 November

  • A visit from the Fire Service to learn about the work firefighters do

Wednesday
18 November

  • Electrical repairs with the Repair Café
  • Beauty training with Hampson Beauty
  • Equestrian careers with Riding Farm Equestrian Centre
  • A session with Alphatrack Systems
  • Construction with Fernham Homes
  • Fitness and personal training with Nuffield Health
  • DJing with Tim Cullen
  • Professional cooking with Scott Goss from The Beacon

Thursday
19 November

  • Making a good first impression and spotting opportunities
  • Chocolate making with Temper Temper
  • Working in independent beauty
  • A community café
  • Jobs in aviation with a pilot

Friday
20 November

  • Careers in the Army
  • Careers in policing
  • Working in radio, television and journalism