At Wymondham College, we are dedicated to helping every student make confident, informed decisions about their future — whether that means progressing to sixth form, university, an apprenticeship, employment, or volunteering.

Through our Wymondham College Futures programme, students take part in careers education from Year 7 onwards, including one-to-one guidance with qualified Careers Advisers in Years 10 and 11 and Sixth Form. 

We’re always looking to inspire the next generation by connecting students with real-world experiences and role models. If you’re a parent or carer who could offer career insights, workplace visits, talks, or mentoring opportunities, we’d love to grow our network with your support. Together, we can help Wymondham College students discover their passions and reach their potential.

Together, we aim to ensure that every Wymondham College student is inspired, well-informed, and fully prepared for the exciting pathways that lie ahead.

Useful Careers Websites

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

https://www.ucas.com/

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/

https://www.icanbea.org.uk/

https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/

https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/

https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

Mr Richard Peat is our independent Careers Adviser. Mr Peat will meet with all Year 10 and Year 11 students for individual one-to-one careers guidance interviews as part of our structured programme of personal guidance. 

Based in Norwich, and working in partnership with the Sapientia Education Trust, Mr Peat brings extensive experience from his previous roles with the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board (NAPB), The Open University, and Breckland Council. He holds a Master’s degree in Careers Education, Information and Guidance from the University of Warwick, and has a strong background in career counselling, higher education, and staff development. 

Sixth Form students receive individual careers guidance from Mrs Margarita Harris, who is currently undertaking her Level 6 Careers Adviser qualification. In addition, students applying early for competitive courses or universities receive specialist support and tailored guidance from Dr F. Cook, our Sixth Form Aspirations and Progression Lead. 

These personalised guidance sessions form a key component of our careers provision, offering each student the opportunity to explore future pathways, receive impartial and professional advice, and plan effectively for their next stage of education or training.

Useful Careers Websites

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - Provides job profiles on a wide range of careers

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship  - Apprenticeships

https://www.helpyouchoose.org/ - Contains information about all education and training options in Norfolk

https://www.icanbea.org.uk/  - Provides a quiz to help you explore your future plans and links to employers and careers available in the region

https://icould.com/  - Careers videos and information from a wide range of organisations

https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/  - Access Creative College

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ - Advice and information about Apprenticeships

https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/applications-and-interviews  - Information about how to complete a CV, application form and interview Higher Education and Student Finance

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate  - Information about all Higher Education Institutions, courses available, the application process plus much more

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/  - Covers a wide range of topics related to Higher Education

https://www.ucas.com/finance/undergraduate-tuition-fees-and-student-loans  - Financial Support or Higher Education explained

At Wymondham College, we are passionate about building strong partnerships with employers and local businesses. We believe it’s vital for employers to understand the skills, ambition, and potential our students bring — and to see them as the workforce and leaders of the future.

We offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with our students, from delivering assembly talks and taking part in lessons that link classroom learning to real-world careers, to joining careers days, business breakfasts, mock interviews, and work experience placements.

By working together, you can help us ensure that our students are truly work-ready, confident, and inspired by the world beyond College.

If you’re interested in joining our growing employer network or supporting the Wymondham College Futures programme, please contact our Careers Lead:

Mrs Margarita Harris

T: 01953 609000 

E: m.harris@wymcol.org

At Wymondham College, every member of staff plays a vital role in preparing our students for life beyond the classroom. Embedding careers learning across subjects helps students understand the relevance of what they study and how it connects to the world of work.

Our aim is to support all teachers and tutors in delivering meaningful careers education — helping students make informed choices, develop employability skills, and raise their aspirations.

Below are some useful websites and resources for staff to explore and integrate into lessons:

Careers Education & Guidance

https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/ – National guidance, classroom resources, and tools for meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.

https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/ – Resources to help staff and parents support career-related conversations with students.

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ – Comprehensive careers information and planning tools, suitable for secondary and post-16 students.

https://www.ucas.com/advisers – Guidance on supporting students through post-16 and university applications.

Linking Curriculum to Careers

https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers – Careers Resources – Ideas for integrating careers into STEM subjects.

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources – Lesson plans and classroom activities linking subjects to employability and career pathways.

https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/ – Up-to-date labour market information to use in lessons and careers discussions.

Staff can also access additional guidance or bespoke support from Mrs Margarita Harris, our Careers Lead, who can provide subject-specific careers materials or help arrange employer engagement opportunities.

Cecily Bradbury
 

My name is Cecily Bradbury and I am studying Wildlife Conservation & Ecology BSc at the University of Reading. As part of my course I get to participate in cool activities such as reptile handling and placements, my next exciting adventure is a placement year in Costa Rica where I will be deep in the jungle helping with eco tourism and preserving cloud forests.

Wymondham College helped me figure out what it was exactly I wanted to do at university and I’m so glad it took me in this direction as I love my degree! 

James Easter
 

Hi, I’m James Easter and I am currently studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Nottingham and love it (as I am sure Mr Gregory would be pleased to know).

For the past year I have been a member of the East Midlands University Air Squadron which has been, simply put, amazing. I've been able to do so many opportunities, for example: Last week I was touring a frontline Chinook Squadron, then the next day chatting with the Red Arrows shadowed by fast jets . Last month I was learning to fly and getting paid to do so.

Wymondham College provided me with countless opportunities and simply put, If I had gone to another school I can say with confidence I wouldn't be where I am now.

Jake Saville
 

I’m Jake and I’m a Solicitor Apprentice at Stephenson Harwood LLP. I’m studying towards a Level 7 Solicitors Degree Apprenticeship at an international law firm based in London.

The Wymondham College Futures Team were instrumental in assisting me through the application process. The futures team genuinely sets Wymondham College apart from other schools in that it adds real-world value to our experience at the College. The holistic application support for all things University, Apprenticeship and Work Experience meant that as students of the college we were in an exceptional position to apply and to ultimately gain positions on programs such as these. Among many other things, the schools push for alternative career options and partnerships with organisations such as Uptree enabled us access to work experience placements which set us in excellent stead to apply to competitive programs. As such, with help from the Futures Team, I was able to secure a place on Clifford Chance’s young talent development programme called ACCESS. From undertaking internships like these, I was able to ultimately secure a degree Apprenticeships. I cannot thank the College enough for the help and support they have given me.

Louis de Bernard
 

I joined the college in year 7 in 2013 (gosh – that was a long time ago now!) and stayed for sixth form until March 2020, when the pandemic meant my A-levels were cancelled and we were sent into lockdown! I’m now a 2nd year medical student at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. I’ve been doing a variety of things alongside my degree: internships around the UK in major trauma research, time with the University Royal Navy Unit as an officer cadet, and working in intensive care throughout the pandemic and hopefully beyond!

Grace Charvonia
 

Hi Everyone! I’m Grace and I was at the college from 2013-2020. In my final year at 6th form I was a member of the Head Teacher’s Council (HTC) and I was also Chair of the JCR! I am absolutely gutted that I never got to say a proper goodbye to the college due to Covid, because it played such a huge role in who I am today.

Currently I am in my second year at the University of Nottingham studying Spanish and Russian and I absolutely love it!! Next month I am going to Moscow to work with the British Council in setting up better relations between the two countries and to have better schemes in place where we can share knowledge and set up exchanges between the two countries.

Michael
 

Hello from Imperial College London, I'm Michael and I'm studying Biological Sciences. Here's me in the lab working with a sample of E.coli bacteria.

My time as a boarder at Wymondham College helped nurture my love for science, but I also learned essential life skills for living independently whilst at university. There were so many opportunities to flourish at Wymondham College, and plenty of support from the college community. I was fortunate enough to hold the position of Head Boy; an experience I will never forget and one that has helped me get to where I am today.