Schools Programme
The NLHPP Schools Programme aims to spark students’ interest in STEM subjects, careers in construction, engineering and waste management as well as introducing students to waste in London and how we can manage this sustainably.
This programme is available to secondary schools within the seven north London boroughs served by NLWA: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest.
Programme Offerings:
- Site Visit workshops and tours
- Work Experience
- In-school Workshops and Careers Fairs
All of our offers can be tailored to suit the needs of students with additional needs or outside of mainstream education, including Special Educational Needs and Pupil Referral Units.
To express your interest or book a session, please email nlhpp@nlwa.gov.uk.
Site Visits
Students can visit Edmonton EcoPark House, a state-of-the-art community building in the heart of the NLHPP where our schools programmes and community sessions are run.
Students will engage in a workshop, hear from professionals who work on the NLHPP and go on a tour of the Resource Recovery Facility.
Our site visits are available to book on Tuesdays each month, site visits typically run from 10:00-12:30. A maximum of 30 attendees can be hosted each visit.
Secondary School Sessions
Our sessions for secondary schools focus on three key topics. Each session has an introduction to NLWA, the NLHPP, insight into London’s waste problem and career insights.
For more information on the individual sessions, including aims of the sessions, activities and alignment with the Gatsby Benchmarks please click on each topic.
- Energy from Waste
- Introduces students to the process of energy from waste production
- Delivering a Large-Scale Construction Project
- Introduces students to the project lifecycle of a large-scale construction project, the stages of the project lifecycle and the different professions involved in delivery
- 'She Can Construct'
- Introduces students to the breadth of roles undertaken by women on the NLHPP
Work Experience
We can offer tailored work experience opportunities for Year 10 and above based on staff capacity and areas of interest. If you are looking for work experience, please email nlhpp@nlwa.gov.uk with your school, year group, which dates you are looking for and which areas of work you are interested in.
In-School Workshops and Careers Fairs
Depending on capacity, we can sometimes run our workshops in schools or run assemblies.
We are happy to attend careers fairs or similar events to support students exploring various career pathways.
Additional Resources
The NLHPP no longer runs primary school content, instead you can visit NLWA for primary school sessions at EcoPark House.
The NLWA also offers online tools for teachers focusing on waste prevention and recycling. Visit the North London Waste Education Hub for more information.
We are proud to have committed to the Equalex Employer Charter. By signing the charter, we have joined a growing network of employers committed to equity, inclusion and excellence in early careers. Contributing to the Central London Careers Hub's mission to ensure every young Londoner, regardless of background, has access to high-quality experiences that build confidence, skills and ambition.