Day: 1 October 2021
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1 October, 2021Sixth Form students at St. Aidan’s embrace opportunities for virtual work experience
Sixth Form students at St. Aidan’s embrace opportunities for virtual work experience Traditional work experience is one of many social and personal development activities that fell by the wayside following the onset of the pandemic. However, thanks to leading youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools, pupils at St. Aidan’s and St. John Fisher Associated Sixth Form were among tens of thousands of students from state secondary schools and colleges across the UK who – despite the disruption and restrictions caused by the pandemic – embraced an alternative way to connect with local and national employers throughout the last academic […]
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1 September, 2021Bentley and Speakers for Schools successfully launch digital work experience programme
Bentley and Speakers for Schools successfully launch digital work experience programme School to deliver virtual work experience programme The “Insight Day” initiative is supported by volunteers from Bentley’s colleague diversity networks Goal is to provide students from across the country with insights into STEM careers and opportunities within the automotive sector Over 500 places available over the 2021/22 academic year for students across the UK With COVID-19 continuing to limit the opportunity for traditional “hands-on” work experience, Bentley Motors is embracing digital alternatives and is successfully partnering with social mobility charity Speakers for Schools to deliver a range of virtual […]
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1 July, 2021Anne Longfield CBE – The Times Education Commissioner & Independent Chair, Learning Disability and Autism Children and Young People’s Steering Group for the NHS
01/07/21 Anne Longfield CBE KS 3 – 5/S 1- 6 Join us for a broadcast with Anne Longfield CBE, who has advocated to boost children’s life chances throughout her career and is a panel member of The Times Education Commission. Anne speaks about the importance of being proud of where you are from and having a voice.
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1 April, 2021How one virtual insight day can change a young person’s life
How one virtual insight day can change a young person’s life Meet Dilpreet, 17, from West London Meeting Dilpreet, you’d be forgiven for thinking that she’s in her twenties. She talks with a confidence that belies her 17 years of age and her friendly but professional manner is in keeping with someone far older and more experienced in the world of work. Dilpreet is in Year 12, studying Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business and Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport. She’s motivated to do well and has a can-do attitude that means she comes across as someone […]
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1 March, 2021Colonel Russell Lewis and Captain Polly Marsh – Royal Academy Sandhurst
Colonel Russell Lewis and Captain Polly March 22/02/21 KS4-5/S4-6 In this virtual talk, Lieutenant Colonel Russell Lewis, Head of Youth Engagement at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst discusses the six styles of leadership. He is joined by Youth Engagement Officer, Captain Polly Marsh.
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Jean-Patrick Cheylan – Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Europe, Twitter
Jean-Patrick Cheylan 10/02/21 KS4-5/S4-6 Jean-Patrick Cheylan is in charge of supporting the leading European entertainment content creators to grow and monetize their audience on Twitter. He leads a 5 people team based in London, Madrid and Paris, which covers partnerships across TV, cinema, music, fashion, lifestyle, food. Jean-Patrick shares insights into his career journey and where to gain relevant work experience. He also provides advice on how we can develop our resilience.
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Emma Wadey, Head of Mental Health Nursing
Emma Wadey 24/02/21 KS4-5/S4-6 Emma Wadey, Head of Mental Health Nursing for NHS England and NHS Improvement, shares insights into the role of a mental health nurse and answers questions about a career in nursing. Emma has over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Maintaining clinical practice throughout her career has always been a priority and Emma continues to work as a consultant nurse in a local psychiatric liaison service.
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1 February, 2021Sophie Darlington, Wildlife Cinematographer – Broadcast
Sophie Darlington 20/01/21 KS 3-5/S 1-6 Sophie Darlington shares insights into wildlife cinematography and what it was like to work on the BBC shows ‘Our Planet’ and ‘Perfect Planet’. A must-see for students interested in nature and filmmaking. External links: Drawdown: https://drawdown.org Outrage and Optimism – a podcast addressing climate change: https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com Wildlife footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7p6VZiRInQ