National Careers Leaders Conference 2026

Theme: Work experience and beyond

The conference will explore upcoming government policy and its implications for work experience provision, while examining how work-based learning can be embedded throughout the whole school and college programmes. It will highlight resources to support careers teams in setting up and delivering effective programmes, alongside strategies to influence leadership teams to secure the staffing and curriculum integration needed for high‑quality careers provision. 

Designed for Careers Leaders, Careers Advisers, Hub Leads and Enterprise Coordinators, the conference provides an opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments in careers education and gain practical insight to enhance careers programmes across primary, secondary and SEND schools, as well as colleges.

Sub-themes: 

-Employer engagement from primary to post-16: Building sustained, age-appropriate partnerships 
-Integrating careers across the curriculum: Embedding real-world learning beyond the careers programme  
-Adapting work experience for diverse contexts: Rethinking work placements for inclusive and under-resourced settings
-Digital tools for work experience: Managing programmes and expanding online opportunities
-Beyond work experience: Embedding, reinforcing and reflecting to maximise the impact of work experience undertaken

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