The Trust’s education work is increasingly geared towards initiatives within state schools, helping them provide their students with life skills and fit them for a world of work. There are, however, some whose domestic circumstances or particular challenges mean that they are considered to be disadvantaged, and in a few cases the Trust is able to arrange for them to attend City of London-supported schools which will help them reach their potential. This is sometimes a long road and involves long-term commitment from the Trust on behalf of students concerned.

The Trust supports students at four such schools – Christ’s Hospital (West Sussex), King Edward’s School Witley (Surrey), City of London Freemen’s School (Surrey) and St Paul’s Cathedral School (in the City of London). The Carmen’s Honorary Schools Liaison Officer maintains regular contact with the schools and, just as importantly, the students. Additional help is sometimes given where the student has further needs, which may not have been evident on placement.

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