Affiliations & Testimonials

Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks provide the nationally recognised framework for good career guidance in schools and colleges. Developed by the Gatsby Foundation, the eight benchmarks help education providers deliver high-quality careers programmes that prepare young people for the world of work.
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UCAS
UCAS plays a central role in supporting students as they explore post-16 and post-18 pathways, including university, apprenticeships and other progression routes.
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ISE
The Institute of Student Employers is the UK's leading authority on student, graduate and early careers recruitment.
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The Schools Outreach Company and the ISE have a strong partnership working to help connect the work of employers with young people making career choices.
– Steven Isherwood, CEO

5% Club
The 5% Club is a movement of employers committed to increasing the number of apprentices, graduates, and other earn-and-learn pathways within the workforce. Its mission closely aligns with our commitment to expanding access to early careers routes and supporting employers to build sustainable future talent pipelines.
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Through our collaborative relationship with The School Outreach Company, we both continue to support employers as they strengthen and support the transition from education into work.
– Mark Cameron, CEO
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The Careers & Enterprise Company
The Careers & Enterprise Company works with schools, colleges, employers and careers leaders across England to improve careers education and employer engagement.
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DYW
In Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce strengthen the links between education and industry. Through a network of 20 employer led regional groups, DYW helps employers engage with schools and colleges – creating meaningful experiences that help inspire and build tomorrow's workforce.
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Through our shared focus on supporting young people, DYW Scotland and The School Outreach Company work to help connect education and employment, enabling young people to better understand the opportunities available to them.
– Michelle Fenwick, National Director

Career Wales
Careers Wales provides independent careers guidance and labour market information for young people across Wales. Through alignment with Careers Wales priorities, we help employers engage Welsh schools and communities whilst supporting informed decision-making about future education and employment pathways.
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Association of Apprentices
The Association of Apprentices (AoA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation and the professional home for apprentices across the UK.
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The School Outreach Company and the Association of Apprentices share a commitment to supporting the future workforce. Playing complementary roles in helping individuals explore opportunities and succeed in their careers.
– Lindsay Conroy, CEO
Client testimonials
The School Outreach company have been a pleasure to work with from the very start. They have successfully helped us to broaden our school/college reach and strengthen existing relationships. The team keep us regularly updated on the progress being made and share insight with us on an ongoing basis to support our attraction strategy.

Olivia Sharp
Talent Specialist | Nestlé UK&I
The School Outreach Company have mapped and successfully engaged with over 600 schools and colleges that align to our divisional businesses. We are already benefitting from the immediate impact of this and are now busy planning an extension of our outreach programmes.
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Laura Cooper
HR Manager | Bellway Homes
Working with The School Outreach Company has been instrumental in elevating our school outreach efforts. Their comprehensive services, from multimedia comms to on-site events, have successfully helped us engage with over 1,000 schools every year. Their commitment to data, combined with their flexibility and reliability, has helped us promote our brand to a diverse range of students. It's rare to find a partner who collaborates as seamlessly as they do.

Natalia Swieca
Head of Future Careers | Virgin Media O2
The impact we have seen across all of our regions has been phenomenal. We have been amazed by the level of engagement received and all the positive feedback from students and schools. Working in our local communities is so important to our brand and the ability to do this nationally has been pivotal. I look forward to continuing this hugely valuable partnership – thank you.
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Sally Bradbery
Head of Talent | Barratt Developments
Since partnering, The School Outreach Company has been pivotal in supporting Lockheed Martin’s Early Careers D&I strategy. They successfully sourced our key demographic requirements and are now continually seeking opportunities to promote us as an employer of choice. Off the success of our initial campaign, we have already increased the scope of our original contract. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Lisa Jiggins
Early Careers Lead | Lockheed Martin UK