02/02/2026
Work experience is a cornerstone of the programme. From Year 8, pupils take part in Take your Daughter to Work Day, offering an early insight into the world of work. As they progress through the school, we encourage students to complete both virtual and in‑person placements, with Sixth Form students encouraged to take part in industry‑specific experience that aligns with their chosen degree subjects. This hands‑on exposure not only strengthens applications but also builds self‑belief and a deeper understanding of potential career pathways.
A standout feature of the programme is the fortnightly Lecture Series, which connects students with professionals from a wide range of fields. These talks spark curiosity, broaden horizons and inspire students to imagine their own futures. Recent speakers have included barrister Jessikah Inaba; author and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye; Partner at KPMG Liz Claydon; Booking Director at Vogue Rosie Vogel and Consultant in Emergency Medicine at City St George’s Dr Sarah Krishnanandan. In addition to the Lecture Series, the school recently welcomed the Step IN Step UP team from Morgan Stanley, who led CV workshops for Year 12 students — providing practical, industry‑relevant advice for those preparing to enter competitive job markets.
Each summer, Higher Education Week offers an intensive deep dive into post‑Sixth Form routes. Students take part in sessions on personal statement writing, student finance, gap years, and degree apprenticeships, alongside university visits and workshops led by staff and industry specialists. Together, these opportunities form a programme that is dynamic, forward‑thinking, and deeply supportive. Whether students are interested in traditional academic routes, emerging industries, or more unconventional pathways, SCHS ensures every individual is equipped with the insight, experience, and ambition to shape their future with purpose.
At Streatham & Clapham High School, we don’t just prepare students for the next step—we empower them to step forward with confidence, curiosity, and aspiration.
Latest News:
Outgoing Head Girl awarded the prestigious Mo Bosch GDST scholarship
We are delighted to celebrate our incredible outgoing Head Girl for receiving the prestigious Mo Bosch scholarship. This GDST award is aimed at Year 13 students planning to pursue degrees in journalism, media, or communications at university and it has a focus on women in leadership and education.
Head’s Blog
I hope that the girls have been having a super time in Activities Week enjoying a different kind of learning as part of our commitment to a holistic educational vision. Whether taking on new physical challenges and risks, working as a team, learning from the battlefields of Normandy, experiencing the world of work, or preparing a compelling university application, this week will have accelerated the girls’ sense of their identity now and who they want to become.
SCHS Head at the Forefront of National Smartphone Debate
Streatham & Clapham High School’s Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, has contributed to a growing national conversation around smartphone use among young people, following her inclusion in recent press coverage in London Now and the Harrow Times, exploring the impact of screen time on teenagers.
Head’s Talk
Step inside an inspiring new conversation series from Streatham & Clapham High School, where Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, sits down with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds to share insights, experiences, and ideas that shape the future.
