Careers Service at William Henry Smith Foundation
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The team from the William Henry Smith Foundation showcases how its careers service empowers students with SEMH needs to pursue their aspirations. Students share firsthand how it has boosted their confidence and shaped their future plans. The success of this project was recognised when it received the NASS Award for Outstanding Impact.
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NASS Outstanding Impact Award:
The NASS Awards celebrate excellence in independent special schools. The Outstanding Impact Award recognises work that has profoundly impacted the outcomes for children and young people.
The team from the William Henry Smith Foundation explains how its innovative careers service delivers outstanding, tailored support for students with SEMH needs. Also hear from the students themselves how it has shaped their future plans. Aligned with all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, the programme empowers learners to imagine, experience and achieve meaningful futures. In 2024, every school leaver secured a post-16 placement – a 100% success rate reflecting the programme’s depth and impact.
Students engage in real-world roles, external placements, and diverse employer encounters – from palaeontologists to engineers and authors. Every opportunity is trauma-informed and sensory-aware, designed to build confidence, communication and independence. Innovation runs throughout the programme, with a bespoke tracking system to guide planning and progress. Governors lead mentoring and mock interviews and employer partnerships are adapted to SEMH needs. Embedded across the organisation, the service is driven by structure, creativity and belief in each learner’s potential.
Who is the session aimed at?
Teachers and Senior Leaders in specialist schools.
Key takeaways
– Understand what a fully embedded careers programme looks like for SEMH students across multiple settings –
– Examine how careers education can be tailored to meet a wide range of student complexities –
– Recognise the importance of alignment with the eight Gatsby Benchmarks –
– Identify practical strategies for delivering impactful, student-centred careers education –
– Hear from students about the impact of the careers service on their confidence and plans for the future –
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About the Presenters
Karl Adamski / Head of School – William Henry Smith Foundation
The William Henry Smith Foundation brings together a School & Sixth Form, a Specialist College, and the Children’s Home, Boothroyd, forming a vibrant, multi-site community. It provides outstanding education, care, health, and therapy, all built on strong relationships and a trauma-informed approach. The team understands how past experiences shape a child’s emotional and behavioural responses. They create environments where safety, trust, and connection come first. They look beyond presenting behaviours, always asking ‘why’ and prioritise continuous learning, compassion, and meaningful connections. Committed to leading change and championing mental health, the Foundation promotes emotional well-being across all its settings. It works to enhance the quality of life for children, young adults, and their families, helping every young person reach their full potential.
Adele Greenleaf / Careers Lead – William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form
The team at William Henry Smith School & Sixth Form supports children and young people aged 5–19 who face a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Drawing on their extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise, staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and ‘become the best they can be’.
Clair Britton / Careers Lead – William Henry Smith Specialist College
The William Henry Smith Specialist College is a specialist day college for young adults aged 16-25, who have additional SEMH needs. It focuses on preparing young people for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes, leading to them becoming more independent and improving their quality of life.
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About NASS
The National Association of Special Schools represents its membership of non-local authority maintained special schools in England and Wales, delivering support, recognition and national representation of their important work. The organisation works in close partnership with its members, other SEND organisations, central and local government, providing insight, information and opinion to help shape the future of special education. The NASS Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of member schools. They’re a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact of special schools and the innovative, inclusive ways they support children and young people.
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