North Cardiff schools recognised for achievements in careers quality award pilot

Schools in North Cardiff are among those being recognised for their commitment to strengthening careers and work-related experiences through the Careers Wales Quality Award (CWQA) – as registration opens for more schools across the country to take part.  

Whitchurch High School and Corpus Christi High School are among 66 schools and settings across Wales to have taken part in the pilot since its launch in September 2023.

Early results show how the award can support schools to build meaningful, high‑quality careers and work‑related experiences, aligned with the Curriculum for Wales.

As the pilot phase draws to a close, registration has now opened for new schools to take part in the Careers Wales Quality Award from September 2026.

The award is structured across three stages – Leadership, Development and Impact – guiding schools from setting a clear strategic approach to careers education, through to embedding careers and work-related experiences in the curriculum, and then demonstrating the difference this makes for learners.

Mark Owen from Careers Wales said: "I'd like to congratulate every school and setting that has taken part in the Careers Wales Quality Award pilot. Their commitment and openness to collaboration has been vital in helping us shape an award that effectively supports schools.

"High-quality careers and work-related experiences play an essential role in helping learners understand their options and develop the confidence and skills they need for the future. The quality award gives schools a clear, supportive framework to embed this work across their curriculum, in a way that aligns with the Curriculum for Wales."

To register your school's interest in starting the award in September fill in this form, or visit the Careers Wales website for more information.