Enfield Careers Service

As part of the School and Early Years Improvement Service, Enfield Careers Service delivers high-quality, impartial careers guidance aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks. We support learners in Years 8 to 13 in making informed career decision and transition confidently into post-16 pathways that reflect their individual skills, interests, and aspirations. Our service helps schools meet statutory guidance requirements through:

• One to one careers guidance
• Group sessions
• Support to plan careers fairs Learner benefits include:
• Greater confidence to make informed career decision.
• Increased awareness of local and national post-16 options.
• Help identifying and overcoming barriers.
• Effective preparation to apply and commit to post 16 opportunity of their choice.

What We Offer
• Statutory Compliance: Fully aligned with the Department for Education guidance and Ofsted requirements.
• Expert Careers Advisers: Our Level 6 qualified advisers bring decades of experience supporting diverse learners across Enfield, including those with SEND, EHCPs,      high achievers, and those at risk of becoming NEET.
• Inclusive Support: Tailored careers guidance for all learners in Years 8–13 to match individual needs and aspirations.
• Strategic Partnership: In line with the council’s priorities, we are committed to helping all young people succeed at every stage of learning.
• Integrated Working: Our Traded Service integrates well with NEET Prevention work for KS4 and KS5 learners, SEND Transition Planning and UK Trail Blazer. We          workin collaboration with other teams such as Early Help, SEN, Youth Justice, and Education Welfare.
   

Outcome-Based Impact
We do not just deliver careers guidance — we deliver results.
Recent highlights include achieving a combined 3.9% NEET and Not Known rate across the borough, aligning with the London average.

How we deliver Careers Guidance
Each pupil receives a confidential and non-judgemental one-to-one session with a Level 6 qualified careers adviser.
Using effective questioning, digital tools and insight into labour market trends, each session will include:

• Negotiating the structure of the careers interview.
• Exploring career interest, skills, labour market trends, career aspiration and all post 16 pathways.
• Identifying and overcoming barriers such as underachievement and disengagement.
• Clarifying goals and creating a realistic and achievable route map to achieve them.
• A tailored careers action plan to guide learners with their career planning.
• Referral to specialist services where needed.

Pricing & Package
We provide flexible package tailored to the specific size and requirements of each school, subject to staff availability.

Our package includes:
• An allocated careers adviser to ensure continuity and personalised support.
• A flexible menu of careers interventions, including one-to-one guidance, group sessions, and support with planning careers fairs.
• Impact report to track progress and outcomes.

Join other schools in Enfield already benefiting from our careers service.
To discuss your requirements, email Careerservice@enfield.gov.uk
To find out more about our service, visit Enfield Careers Service