Our Head of Futures, Clare Lewis, recently hosted a ‘Meet the Experts’ evening for Lower Sixth pupils, an inspiring event designed to help pupils think proactively about their futures and the many pathways open to them after leaving King’s or university.

The evening brought together a diverse group of professionals from a wide range of sectors, offering pupils the opportunity to engage in open conversations about career journeys, professional decision‑making, and the realities of working in different industries. In an informal, small‑group setting, pupils were able to ask questions, seek advice, and gain first‑hand insight into careers they may be considering, and some they may not yet have explored.

We were grateful to welcome experts from law, finance, engineering, healthcare, policing, land management, communications, and sports psychology, including several OAs, who returned  to share their experiences of life after school:

• Emma Martin, Criminal Barrister, Albion Chambers
• Ben Hiles (OA), Founder & Director, Ben Hiles Wealth Management
• Tristan Sly and Andy Johns, Engineering and Environmental specialists, Stantec
• Dr Ashok Subramanian, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Somerset NHS Trust & Nuffield Health
• Chief Inspector Rebecca Wells-Cole (OA), Avon & Somerset Police
• Ian Firth, MD, Rural Planning, Design & Property Specialist, Bondstones
• Oli Cox (OA), Creative Director & Co‑Founder, Brandvox
• Marcus Nel, Sports Psychologist and Founder, Ahead for the Game

If you have expert advice that you would like to share at the next 'Meet the Expert' evening please get in touch with Clare Lewis, Head of Futures - email: chlewis@kings-taunton.co.uk