Careers & Library Services

Careers & Library Manager/Lead: Mrs Winter
Careers Adviser: Mrs Pearson
Email: careers@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk

Library Adviser: Mrs Tanti
Email: library@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk

 

Introduction

The aim of the Careers and Library Services is to support the educational work and personal development of all students and staff and provide an appropriate learning environment.

 

VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE 

Virtual and in person work experience placement opportunities

Springpod

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience

Speakers for Schools  

https://www.speakersforschools.org/work-experience-opportunities/

ENTERPRISE ADVISER

 

Enterprise Adviser - Averil Lynch

I Volunteered to become an EA in November 2019, after seeing the role advertised via my professional body, the Chartered Institute for Personnel & Development. As an EA my primary role is to ‘advise and support the Senior leaders of Winchmore School to develop their career strategy and to help young people understand the skills they will require for the world of work.’

My background is in HR, with a specialism/ special interest in Recruitment & Selection,  Diversity and Inclusion, Retention and Apprenticeships. I have a Masters in Human Resource Management and am also an Associate Member of the British Psychological Society. I have previously volunteered as a Brownie Guider and have been a Trustee for a national children’s charity.

I have spent 15 years in a range of senior roles within the NHS, including, Head of Recruitment at the London Ambulance Service and International Recruitment Advisor at NHS England. I have spent the last two years working as a contract in a range of HR Specialist roles within the public and civil service.

 

 I have enjoyed working in partnership with Winchmore School over the last 5 years and am committed to continuing to offer my expertise to support its young people.

 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

WINCHMORE LIBRARY CATALOGUE 

QR Code for the Library Catalogue

LIBRARY CATALOGUE

THE DAY 

WINCHMORE EBOOK PLATFORM 

The Ebook platform hosts about 300 books which can be either read online or downloaded. 

Students are able to access the platform from any device both at school and at home.

To access the site students need to: 

  • log onto www.vlebooks.com

  • On the right hand side of the screen, select ‘Google’ in the menu

  • If directed please enter their school email address and password

  • Students should then be directed to the Ebook platform

CARNEGIE SHADOWING GROUP 

Yoto Carnegie Medal 

The Library is home to the Year 8 and 9 Winchmore Carnegie Shadowing Group                                                   

This year’s shortlisted books are on the Carnegie website. 

The winning book is announced in June.

https://carnegiegreenaway.org.uk