Highfields School was buzzing during the 2023 Careers Fair, with 52 exhibitors ranging from universities, colleges, training and apprenticeship providers, uniformed services and employers. Over 800 students, parents and carers attended the event to find out about future career opportunities and pathways.

The wide range of stands gave students the chance to talk first hand with universities and practitioners in different fields which was extremely beneficial allowing them to see the variety of options available for them including apprenticeships, colleges, and university courses.

Students expressed how the different mix of information available was incredibly useful such as the specific university courses they could apply for, and the grades needed to get on them. One parent said, ‘The whole thing I thought was brilliant. I wasn't convinced it was for my daughter's year group, but she loved it and loved speaking to all the different stalls in areas that interests her, it's given her a bit more focus for picking her first options this year and some ideas where she wants to be when she finishes school.’

This was the first time in two years the Careers Fair has taken place in school and exhibitors were impressed by the amount of people in attendance. One said, ‘It was a pleasure to attend yesterday evenings careers event. We certainly had plenty of engagement from students and parents. All the students we met were courteous, polite, and engaged.’