Supporting Your Students’ Next Steps
Through school visits, subject tasters and practical application support, we help young people make informed choices and prepare for the move from school to college.
Whether you are planning a careers event, arranging a college visit or looking for support for your Year 11 students, we are happy to discuss how we can work with your school.
How We Support Your School
We offer information and activities for students in Years 7–11, tailored to each school’s needs and designed to support careers programmes and relevant Gatsby Benchmarks.
Our activities include:
- Whole year group assemblies – introducing post-16 options, studying at Carmel and college life.
- Classroom talks – exploring courses, entry requirements and progression opportunities.
- Parents’ evenings and options evenings – helping students and families understand their choices.
- Careers fairs and events – answering questions and sharing information about Carmel.
- Subject tasters and Imagine Days – giving students the opportunity to try subjects and experience college life.
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- Guided college tours – exploring our campus, facilities and learning spaces.
- Activities to raise aspirations – helping students explore future possibilities, including opportunities for high-achieving students.
- Mock interviews – building confidence and communication skills.
- Application support and guidance interview sessions in school – helping students choose courses and take their next steps.
Get in Touch
To book an activity, arrange a visit or discuss how we can support your school, please contact our School Liaison Team. Email: carmelliaison@carmel.ac.uk
Schools We Work With
Our students join us from schools including De La Salle, Rainhill, Cowley, Dixons Broadgreen, Hope Academy, Lord Derby, Outwood Haydock, St Cuthbert’s, St Gregory’s, Sutton Academy, Rainford and Wade Deacon.
Not listed? We welcome applications from students at all schools in our recruitment area.
To book an activity, arrange a visit or discuss how we can support your school, please contact our School Liaison Team. Email: carmelliaison@carmel.ac.uk
What Schools Say About Carmel
Our Year 10 Imagine Days give students the opportunity to explore subjects, experience college life and start thinking about their future. Here’s what visiting school staff have said:
“Just wanted to say thank you for today’s visit – the kids absolutely loved it!”
Charlotte O’Keefe, Outwood Haydock
“The boys had a great day! It was well organised and delivered so please also pass on our thanks to the other staff involved. Lots of them said they are keen to apply as they enjoyed it so much!”
Claire Watson, Dixons Croxteth
What Schools Say About Carmel
“The students had a fab day and were really positive about the College, including a few who hadn’t considered College an option!”
Paula Jackson, St Augustine’s
“Thank you so much. Pupils really enjoyed the day and that glimpse into college life.”
Isabelle Scott, Lord Derby
Meet the Team
Supporting schools, students and families on their journey to Carmel:
Rachel Coogan, Philip Kearsley, Liz McIntyre, Andrew Thelwell, Clare Maloney and Mia Butterworth.
Get in Touch
To book an activity or visit, email carmelliaison@carmel.ac.uk.
