A secondary school in Fulham is seeking former students who can inspire and motivate the current generation to academic success and career confidence.

The Hurlingham Academy in Peterborough Road is one of nearly 400 state schools across Britain which have registered with the education charity Future First to set up networks of former students or alumni whose talents they can harness to support today’s students.

Future First’s vision is for every state school or college to be supported by a thriving, engaged alumni community that helps it to do more for its students.

The school, formerly known as Hurlingham and Chelsea Secondary School is keen to contact former students who left recently for further education as well as those in established careers, alumni who live nearby and those who have moved away.

John McIntosh, assistant principal at the academy, is a huge believer in the potential contribution alumni can make to the school. He said: “We signed up to Future First’s scheme straightaway. A network of past pupils with all their valuable experience will be vital in helping us to broaden current pupils’ jobs horizons and equip them for the world of work.”

More than 150,000 former students across Britain have already signed up to stay connected with their old school through Future First.

Former students wanting to get in contact with the school should email jmcintosh@thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk or visit its website and click on the ‘Former Students’ links.

Schools wishing to register with Future First should click the ‘Schools and Colleges staff’ link.