NCLC 2026 Event resources

The National Career Leaders' Conference took place on Thursday 25 June 2026.

To further support delegates, we are sharing a selection of useful documents in the digital goody bag below.

Speaker presentations 

We are grateful to our speakers for kindly sharing their presentations (only content approved for sharing is listed below).

WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1

From insight to impact: Using UCAS data to target meaningful work experiences. Elizabeth Lloyd, Adviser Lead & Samantha Skykes, Lead for Schools and Colleges, UCAS. View presentation

From presence to proficiency: Transforming work experience into skill mastery. Daniel Langford, Senior Education Associate, Skills Builder. View presentation

Inclusion by design: Building meaningful work experience model that promotes engagement and reflection. Participation & Inclusion Manager, Enfield Council. View presentation

Preparing learners for work experience: AI-supported workplace decision scenarios. David Curran, Head of Careers and Assistive Technology Lead, Moon Hall School Reigate. View presentation

Rethinking work experience in alternative provision: Flexible, inclusive and impactful practice. Geraint Brown, Careers Lead, Work Experience Co-ordinator and Careers Advisor, Esteem North Academy. View presentation

WORKSHOP SESSIONS 2

Beyond Careers Week: Embedding careers learning across the curriculum all year round. Louisa Piercy, Head of Futures, Bishop's Stortford College. View presentation

Every student, every step: Rethinking work experience from primary to post-16. Elizabeth Tomlin, Account Manager, Unifrog. View presentation

From placement to progression: Reimagining work experience through virtual innovation. Jo Bishop, Schools and Colleges Lead, Springpod. View presentation

Ensuring high-quality work-based learning for neurodivergent young people. Keren Coney, Lecturer in Career Development, iCeGS. View presentation

Building effective employer engagement partnerships. Tariq Sadiq, Careers, Employability and Skills Lead, Long Road Sixth Form College. View presentation

WORKSHOP SESSIONS 3

Practical ways to embed high quality work experience across the curriculum. Kelly Dillon, Senior Manager, Careers & Enterprise Company. View presentation

Proud to be a CET Careers Champion - a whole trust employer engagement project. Joanne Saward, Trust Careers and Employability Lead, Creative Education Trust. View presentation

Beyond reflection: Using group career guidance to maximise learning from work experience. Sue Edwards, Senior Lecturer, University of Huddersfield. View presentation

Work experience for SEMH learners: Flexible models for inclusive practice. Philippa Huggins, Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum) and Careers Lead, Hill View School. View presentation

Winning hearts, not just compliance: Embedding careers through impact leadership. Hannah Johnson, Careers & Enterprise Team Lead, York College. View presentation