School liaison

Working in partnership with schools

At Capital City College (CCC), we are committed to ensuring young people across London have the knowledge and guidance they need to make informed choices about their post-16 education. Our dedicated School Liaison Team works in partnership with schools, careers leaders and local authorities to deliver impartial advice, engaging activities, and clear progression routes.

We can provide:

• Assemblies and career presentations
• Application support sessions
• Attendance at careers fairs, parents’ evenings and options events
• Careers advice and guidance sessions
• Subject-specific campus visits

Engagement opportunities

Assemblies

We can attend your Year 10 and 11 assemblies to give students an engaging introduction to college life and the full range of post-16 options available to them, including A Levels, vocational pathways, apprenticeships, and progression to higher education.

Careers fairs and progression events

We are delighted to attend your school’s careers events to advise students on further education, higher education and apprenticeships.

Parent evenings

Our school liaison team can attend parent/carer events to provide clear information, advice and guidance on life at college and hands-on activities where appropriate.

Subject-specific campus visits

Our subject-focused campus visits provide students with the opportunity to experience college life and delve deeper into a sector of their choice. These sessions are designed for smaller groups of students, providing a more interactive and hands-on experience.

Careers adviser coffee mornings

We host coffee mornings for careers leaders and advisers, offering the chance to:

• Network with peers from other schools
• Explore the breadth of courses and pathways we offer
• Take part in guided tours of our campuses

For more information or to register your interest, please contact schoolliaison@capitalccg.ac.uk

Supporting the Baker Clause

Recent changes to the Baker Clause mean schools are required to give students access to information about the full range of education and training providers. Our team can help you meet this duty by providing high-quality, tailored sessions that showcase the pathways available at CCC.

What we offer students

We provide opportunities for students to:

• Learn about the qualifications and apprenticeships available at CCC.
• Explore the wide range of careers linked to our courses, supported by our employer partnerships.
• Gain insight into life at college.
• Ask questions directly in interactive Q&A sessions with our staff and students.
• Gatsby Benchmarks Alignment.

All our activities are designed to help schools meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly Benchmark 7: Encounters with Further and Higher Education.

Changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks

The core eight benchmarks remain unchanged, but practical refinements have been introduced, taking effect from September 2025.

Careers at the heart of education and leadership

Careers guidance is now a whole-staff and whole-institution responsibility, emphasising its integration into strategic planning and the importance of staff development.

Inclusion and impact

Careers provision must be tailored to individual needs, with a specific focus on vulnerable young people, disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Meaningful encounters and experiences

The definition of ‘meaningful’ is expanded to ensure that employers encounter and workplace experiences have a clear purpose, active participation, and include preparation and reflection time.

Focus on information and data

Tracking and evaluation of a learner’s entire journey, from aspirations to destinations, are crucial for personalisation and impact, with data driving decisions.

Engagement of parents and carers

Parents and carers are to be more fully involved in supporting the careers journey to help raise aspirations and facilitate informed choices.

The 8 Gatsby Benchmarks:

• Benchmark 1: A stable careers programme
• Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
• Benchmark 3: Addressing the needs of each young person
• Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
• Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees
• Benchmark 6: Experience of workplaces
• Benchmark 7: Encounters with Further and Higher Education
• Benchmark 8: Personal guidance

Get in touch: schoolliaison@capitalccg.ac.uk