Year 11 Visit to the Home Office

On Thursday this week, we had an inspiring visit to the Home Office with our Year 11 students, giving them a valuable insight into careers within the Civil Service.

This was a fantastic opportunity for our students, as they took part in interactive sessions, gained insight into the work of the Civil Service, and explored a wide range of career opportunities available to them.

As part of the visit, students learned about the Government Economic Service (GES) and its school outreach programme, which is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and encouraging a more diverse Civil Service workforce, particularly within analytical professions.

The GES offers tailored outreach sessions for students in Year 9 and above, with no prior subject knowledge required, making these opportunities accessible to all learners.

During the session, students took part in activities designed to:

increase knowledge and awareness of the Civil Service and its analysts

explore the reality of a career within the Civil Service

gain insight into the essential skills needed to become an analyst

encourage students to consider whether, “this could be for me”

The visit was an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their aspirations, ask thoughtful questions and reflect on future pathways.

We would like to thank the Home Office and the Government Economic Service for hosting our students and providing such an engaging and informative experience.