On Friday 5 September, a group of Year 11 students took part in an inspiring visit to Sky Up Academy Studios in Osterley. The trip, linked to our Careers Curriculum theme “Our Futures”, gave students a unique opportunity to explore the creative industries and the wide variety of careers available within them. Sky Up Academy Studios provides students aged 8 – 18 with hands-on media production experiences. Working in state-of-the-art studios, our students stepped into professional roles such as presenters, producers, editors, and camera operators. With the support of Sky staff, they collaborated to plan, record, and edit their own mini productions, seeing first-hand how creativity, teamwork, and communication skills play a vital role in the workplace.

The experience connects directly to The Quest Academy’s Careers Curriculum, which supports students to link their classroom learning to future pathways. By engaging with real-world contexts and industries, our students were able to develop valuable transferable skills, raise their aspirations, and build confidence about the choices ahead of them. Teachers and staff highlighted how the visit not only supported students’ understanding of creative and digital careers but also reinforced the importance of resilience and collaboration; qualities that will help them succeed both in school and beyond.

The day left students feeling motivated and excited about their futures, and The Quest Academy looks forward to building on this experience through further opportunities in the Careers Curriculum this year. A massive thank you to Ms Raees and Ms Fancett for leading the visit.