Careers Roundup, February 2026 

Looking back at what’s been happening in our Careers department since students returned to School at the beginning of January, it’s been an incredibly busy few weeks, with lots on offer for students.   

Lent Term started with OW, Abigail Debrah and her colleagues coming in to speak to students interested in apprenticeships, either with Sizewell C or more generally.  She spoke about her experience so far as an apprentice and how she has found being in full-time employment straight after her A levels.  Together, they also touched on the recruitment process and what assessment days look like.  Thank you to them all for such invaluable insight. 

British Airways Captain David Rowe very kindly came in between his rather interesting flying schedule to speak to students from all year groups who are interested in becoming pilots.  It was fascinating to hear what a typical day in the cockpit can look like, and wonderful for students to gain a real sense of what working for an organisation like British Airways might be like, and to understand the different pathways available if they wish to pursue this career. 

The University of Suffolk visited to deliver a talk about their new Pharmacy degree launching in September 2026.  When you think of a pharmacist, you inevitably picture the friendly face behind the counter handing out medicine — but it is so much more than that.  It was eye-opening to hear what actually goes into the day-to-day role; such an interesting qualification and career path. 

The final webinar in the NHS series was also hosted this term.  This has been a fantastic programme, highlighting career pathways in areas such as Dietetics, Podiatry, Diagnostic Radiography and Speech and Language Therapy, to name just a few.  Recordings of all the webinars are available — please contact Mrs Stafford (sjstafford@woodbridgeschool.org.uk) if you would like the link. 

“Clarity in Chaos” was the title of this week’s lunchtime talk, delivered by parent Jez Robinson.  Rather than focusing on how to join the military, Jez shared his personal experiences — where he has served, what he has done, and the leadership, communication and teamwork skills he developed and strengthened through some incredibly challenging situations.  Students thoroughly enjoyed hearing his story, and it certainly helped them understand what life in the military can involve. 

Finally, we have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in School.  This year, we decided to take things right back to basics and walk students through what an apprenticeship is, the different levels available, and where to find opportunities.  If you would like to see what has been shared, please click here to view the online Padlet. 

Wow — what a half term! Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to speak to our students.  Hearing from professionals in roles they aspire to pursue is incredibly powerful. 

We now look forward to the second half of Lent Term, where students will have the opportunity to hear from Barclays, a local vet, celebrate National Careers Week, attend our Futures and Careers Fair on 7 March – and so much more!