Katie left BHS to study sociology at the University of Bath. She is currently the Post-Production Supervisor at Outpost, an independent TV and film post-production company at the world famous Pinewood Studios. Katie is also a keen writer and Disney fanatic and writes regularly for the US Disney fan information site WDWNT.

After BHS, Saliha studied medicine at Kings College, graduating in 2012 and she is now an gastroenterologist. She has always had a passion for cooking and in 2017 won the BBC's MasterChef competition. She has since written her own cookbook, winning Best New Cookbook in the 2019 Observer Food Monthly Awards!

I studied English Literature, Modern History, and Fine Art at A-Level before leaving in 2011 to study English Literature at Exeter University. Following completion of my degree, I got my Graduate Diploma in Law at City Law School before going to Bar School to complete the Bar Professional Training Course.

I then paralegaled with an East London Family Law firm ( TV Edwards LLP) for just under two years whilst I applied for pupillage at various London family chambers. I got pupillage in 2017, started in October 2018, and qualified as a barrister in October 2019. I am now part of Fourteen, a group of London family law chambers in London.

I left BHS in 2009 having studied Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and Further Maths for A-Level. I went on to study Contemporary Dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance following my dream of being a professional dancer. I studied at NSCD for one year, achieving a diploma in Contemporary Dance Performance, and I had a number of professional dance jobs; I danced in the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony and was on Britain's Got Talent in a Kick Line troupe.

However, I decided dance wasn't the career for me, so I moved to the University of Nottingham to study Medicine, and I am now a Junior Doctor Specialising in Palliative Medicine within the NHS. As soon as I started medical school I knew it was the job for me, it's taken me a long time to be able to do my dream job, but I'm really blessed to be finally doing it. I have a lot to thank BHS for, for encouraging me to follow my dreams, particularly as it enabled me to make the decisions I made for myself and not solely for my parents or for my teachers.

Bekah left us in 2008 to study music at The University of Birmingham and after graduation she joined the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as their Assistant Planning Manager. She then became the Artistic Planning and Tours Manager at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra before moving to the Philharmonia Orchestra as their Head of Residencies and Engagements. She is now Head of Firdaus Orchestra in Dubai.

After leaving BHS, I studied photography at Amersham and Wycombe College and we were the final year to study film (in addition to digital photography) so I learnt black and white, and colour darkroom processes. I loved it! We went on trips to Poland, Wales and Hungary, which really got me into travel. I lived abroad in Bangkok, Dubai and LA for several years before moving back to Bucks where I settled down and started a family.

I always had a good work ethic and was determined to do well. BHS taught me to be more confident and not to worry about being perfect. It's best to just throw yourself into it and learn as you go, no one starts off as a manager!

Jessie left us to study Biological Anthropology at The University of Cambridge, followed by a one-year studentship at Harvard University studying political communications. She went on to intern at Google, spent three years at Brunswick Group before joining Facebook, as EMEA Communications Director. Following her time as Head of Group Strategy at Marks and Spencer, she is now VP Corporate Affairs at Vinted.

Dr Windridge left BHS to study physics at Bristol University, followed by a PhD in plasma physics from Imperial College London in 2009. She is a plasma physicist specialising in fusion energy and currently works as the Communications Consultant for Tokamak Energy. Melanie also loves the outdoors and summitted Mount Everest in 2018!

I left Becky High in 1998, having studied English Literature, Government and Politics, and Drama and Theatre Arts. Back then there were no IT offerings at GCSE or A-level, but having been involved in extracurricular IT clubs, I knew that this was something I wanted to progress with. After an extended gap year travelling in Australia, I returned to study Computer Science and Information Systems at Brunel University - a very male-dominated course at the time.

In my final year, one of my modules was Business and Process Analysis; I really loved studying this subject and looked at how I could build a career in this field. I have been lucky enough to work for some fantastic companies as a Business Analyst, including Mars Chocolate and Marks and Spencer, and as a Solution Architect at Microsoft, where I led companies through digital transformation using Microsoft's workplace technology and services. Now I lead the Workplace Advisory Practice in the UK at Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft.

There is a big focus here on Tech Women and Women in IT in general, but really the grounding I got from BHS meant I never doubted that I could be successful in this field.   

Beth left BHS to study social and political science at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge where she graduated with a first. She continued her studies at the University of London where she gained a masters in Latin America. She has worked as a journalist for the FT and The Times and is now the Political Editor for Sky News.

I left BHS in 1994 and went to the University of Liverpool to study Economic and Social History. Following graduation, I went on to study law at The College of Law and completed the conversion course and Legal Practice Course, which led me to securing a training contract and qualifying as a solicitor.

I practised in law for ten years as a commercial property solicitor. However, I decided in 2012 that I wanted to change profession and pursue a more creative career. I retrained in marketing, and I am now Senior Communications Manager for Heartwood Collection, one of the UK's leading hospitality brands. In my role, I take responsibility for the brand's creative direction and sales growth.

BHS always thought the best of us and didn't think we were any less than capable of that. My time at BHS gave me the confidence to always be the best that I could always be and made me very determined to achieve that!

After BHS, I attended the Imperial College School of Medicine. Since graduating, I have accredited in adult and paediatric emergency medicine and briefly appeared on the early episodes of 24 Hours in A&E! I am passionate about adolescent healthcare and am a Children's Safeguarding Lead within our trust. I am also an EDI Lead and am involved both within my hospital trust and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine raising awareness and driving forward parity and progress on the surrounding issues.  

My time at BHS pushed me to pursue my dreams of becoming a medic and to overcome the obstacles that were placed in my way. 

After leaving BHS at 16 and taking my A-Levels at a local college, I took a private secretarial qualification before starting work at 19 years old.

My entire career has been spent in the talent acquisition and consulting space, working with the senior leadership teams of predominantly US-headquartered firms. Having experienced a range of roles from support, onboarding, hiring, L&D, M&A, I am now focused on leading, building and supporting regional delivery teams for Korn Ferry. 

Becky High builds confidence in young women, which is key to being successful in the world of work. Knowing that they can be anyone and do anything is critical to them achieving what they set out to. An environment that can support and develop those dreams while fostering creativity is, I hope, what the school continues to offer.

When I left BHS, I went to Newcastle University to study French for one year and then The College of Law in London. I qualified as a solicitor and worked for six years before having time off with my children.  After completing a PGCE at Birmingham University, I was a primary school teacher in Chipping Campden for ten years. More recently, I completed a diploma in Art History and a Masters in Literature and Arts at Oxford University.

My favourite subject at BHS was English Literature and I had some brilliant teachers. I am so grateful for the challenging texts they taught us. I still love reading and enjoy plenty of Shakespeare at the RSC in Stratford, near to where I live. The love of academic study that I gained through my BHS teachers has been invaluable in obtaining useful qualifications but more importantly, in providing great pleasure throughout my life.

When I left BHS, I went to Sheffield University and studied at the School of Architecture. I practised as an architect for 15 years, working as part of collaborative teams designing and building schools, and private and public buildings, most notably Gatwick Airport North Terminal. I retrained and taught Design Technology and Art for 23 years. I am now retired and pursuing my own artwork.  

BHS educated us with an expectation that we could achieve the highest possible intellectual standards and be equal to men in the world of work in a time when this was not a widely held belief.