Category: News
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16 April, 2024Meet our new Youth Council
Meet our new Youth Council Welcome from Callum and Zephaniah Making change for young people is important. But to succeed, young people must be involved. We are therefore excited to introduce our second (and now national) Youth Council. We hope that a broader range of young people will help offer the best possible advice and […]
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9 April, 2024New report outlines double disadvantage barring fair access to top universities
New report outlines double disadvantage barring fair access to top universities The attainment gap between young people attending state schools and private schools – which already inhibits fair access to the country’s top universities for even the most talented state sector students – is further compounded by the double disadvantage of lack of access to […]
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14 March, 2024Enhancing youth skills for future employment
Enhancing youth skills for future employment Last week, we held an inspiring roundtable in Portsmouth to rethink the intersectionality of education, skills, and social mobility. We invited a diverse assembly of businesses, educators, policymakers, and, most importantly, young voices to discuss the barriers young people face to succeed, irrespective of their social class or place […]
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22 February, 2024The Power of Choice
The Power of Choice Choice is a brilliant thing. But it can also be overwhelming. The young people we work with at Speakers for Schools are told so often that they’re at a pivotally important moment in their lives, when the decisions they make will shape their whole futures. Opening a book, on the other […]
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12 February, 2024Building Careers into a multi-academy trust Framework
Building Careers into a Multi-Academy Trust Framework Ormiston Academies Trust run 42 academies, including 32 secondaries, six primaries, three Alternative Provision schools, and one special school. These schools are based across the country, from Norwich and Ipswich to Birmingham and Stoke, via Liverpool, Grimsby, and the Isle of Wight. This sheer variety means we have […]
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29 January, 2024Why it is essential to help students ‘belong’ to their school community
Why it is essential to help students ‘belong’ to their school community As all of us across the education sector are acutely aware, the country is facing a peak in school absenteeism, creating challenges for educators as we try to reach and support students who struggle to consistently attend school due to anxiety, stress or […]
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19 January, 2024Revolutionising the Labour Market: Unleashing productivity by putting skills first.
Revolutionising the Labour Market: Unleashing productivity by putting skills first. In the ever-evolving landscape of industries, accessing and retaining talent has become a critical concern. Recent data from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that a staggering 61% of businesses are worried about the availability of skilled individuals in the next five years. This concern […]
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15 January, 2024Charitable Trust awards grant for summer work experience for schools and colleges in Chester and Ellesmere Port
Charitable Trust awards grant for summer work experience for schools and colleges in Chester and Ellesmere Port Young people attending state schools and colleges in Ellesmere Port and Chester will have access to a wider range of work experience opportunities this summer thanks to a special grant awarded to the Speakers for Schools charity by […]
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11 January, 2024The intersection between regional barriers and digital skills divides for young people
The intersection between regional barriers and digital skills divides for young people The opportunity to thrive for our young people – whether academically, professionally or otherwise – is, despite the best efforts of many, still often determined by one’s location. In an increasingly digitised world, it is easy to imagine that all geographical barriers to […]
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21 December, 2023Why virtual work experience is still important in a post-pandemic educational world
Why virtual work experience is still important in a post-pandemic educational world The etiquettes, cultures and practices of the working world are never static. They evolve and are responsive to societal change. So why should the methods we use to expose and prepare young people for it be any different? The COVID-19 Pandemic saw people […]