Careers

Discover the options at age 16

Starting early helps you understand all the options available from age 16, making future decisions easier. Regular conversations about your child’s interests, choices and progress—whether they’re choosing GCSEs or nearing the end of compulsory education—will help you both feel more confident at key decision points.

You can find more information here: https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/your-childs-options/#from-age-16

Explore your STEM future

Our free national online mentoring scheme, in partnership with The Brightside Trust, is designed to help 13-19-year-olds explore their future career options. By chatting with trained and experienced STEM professionals, young people can: 

• ask for careers advice

• learn more about potential careers

• consider life after school, including education at university, apprenticeships, or preparing for employment

The programme is fully funded so participation is free for UK students.

Sign ups for the next cycle close on the 4th of February 2026 at 4pm.

The cohort will start on Monday 9th February.

Find more information here:https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers/mentoring

Future Pathways

On Thursday 12 February Bishop Douglass is hosting a Future Pathways evening, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. 

Students from year 10-13 from across North London are invited for a careers and university fair, with over 100 exhibitors representing universities and a huge range of careers. 

Please see the attached flyer for more information:https://admin.barnet.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-01/05%20BD%20Pathway%20Flyer%20V1.pdf

You can register for the event here:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wXU5P_pNNEqoxgzdGzgQ4dA5fun0LlRKnsxOkm8o2xhUOFRYRUpTOTRPVDRSTkNDUE4zOE1UNkg4Qy4u&route=shorturl

Ms Y Hong

Careers Lead