Day: 28 October 2021
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28 October, 2021Black Joy with Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire
Black Joy with Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Black Joy Join co-editors of, Black Joy, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire, as they discuss what Black joy means to them, the Black renaissance and how everyone can celebrate Black joy. The event was hosted by educationalist, Sofia Akel, and they were joined in conversation by one of the contributors, Athian Akec.
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28 September, 2021Amplifying the voices of young people through our research
Making Up for Lost Time: Introducing the Latest Research Report by Speakers for Schools Download the Report (PDF) Download the Report (PDF) The start of a new academic year has traditionally signalled an exciting time of transition as many young people head to new destinations to continue their academic studies or enter the world of work for the first time. All young people deserve to approach their futures with confidence. However, there can be no doubt that the pandemic has cast a shadow over the hopes and aspirations of many young people – disrupting their education, weighing heavily on their wellbeing, and […]
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28 May, 2021Barack Obama and Marcus Rashford on their Love of Reading and Realising Your Full Potential
Barack Obama and Marcus Rashford on their Love of Reading and Realising Your Full Potential In May 2021, former President and author of A Promised Land, Barack Obama, and football icon Marcus Rashford sat down with June Sarpong to discuss how young people can realise their full potential, including how to have a positive impact and make a change in the world. They also discussed books and their shared love of reading. Resources Age: Key Stages 3 – 5 Subject: PSHE Topic: Reaching your full potential The activities give KS3-5 students the opportunity to identify and discuss the importance of reading, as well […]
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28 January, 2021A helping hand with placements
Source – the Express & Star 21st January 2021 The Ladder for the Black Country is working with other organisations to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities as well as those educated in pupil referral units. The hope is to encourage employers to adopt an inclusive approach to taking on work experience pupils, future supported interns and apprentices to ensure there are opportunities for all. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a big impact upon students in schools. Prince’s Trust research has revealed that 44 per cent of 16 to 25-year-olds say their aspirations for the future are […]