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  • Sasha Morgan – Director, Social Mobility Commission

    Sasha Morgan – Director, Social Mobility Commission 17/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Sasha has held a number of roles in the cultural and policy sectors. Sasha is passionate about creative education and believes that the arts are an important tool to allow young people to unlock their potential. Sasha will be speaking about her […]

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  • Portrait of Steve Hewitt

    Steve Hewitt – Executive Chair, Gymshark

    Steve Hewitt – Executive Chair, Gymshark 17/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Steve joined Gymshark in June 2014 as an external advisor, before becoming CEO the following year & overseeing the company’s growth from £4M to £400M turnover in his 6 years in role. Before joining Gymshark, Steve held several senior executive positions at Reebok, […]

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  • Portrait of Patrick Spence

    Patrick Spence – Creative Director, ITV Studios

    Patrick Spence – Creative Director, ITV Studios 16/03/2022 KS 3-5  /  S 1-6 We are excited to host a broadcast with the Creative Director of ITV Studios! Patrick will be sharing his insights into working in Film and TV and will be reflecting on his successes and challenges.

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  • Portrait of Allison Ogden-Newton

    Allison Ogden-Newton OBE – Chief Executive, Keep Britain Tidy – Green Skills Broadcast

    Allison Ogden-Newton OBE – Chief Executive, Keep Britain Tidy – Green Skills Broadcast 15/03/2022 KS 3-5  /  S 1-6 Are you motivated to make a difference and improve environmental awareness? Perhaps your school is already involved in the Eco-schools programme! Join us for a broadcast with Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Chief Executive of environmental charity Keep […]

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  • Fiona McGuire discussion

    Fiona McGuire – Industry Partnerships, London Screen Academy

    Fiona McGuire – Industry Partnerships, London Screen Academy 11/03/2022 KS 3-5  /  S 1-6 Have you ever thought about a career in working in TV and Film? We are excited to host a broadcast with Fiona McGuire from the London Screen Academy! Join us to learn about what happens behind the scenes on a set, […]

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  • Portrait of Chris Daw

    Chris Daw QC – Queen’s Council Barrister, Lincoln House Chambers

    Chris Daw QC – Queen’s Council Barrister, Lincoln House Chambers Viewer Discretion Advised, Content Warning: This video mentions rape, abuse and violence which some students may find distressing.  10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Are you interested in a career in Law? Join us for a broadcast with one of the country’s leadig Lawyers, Chris […]

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  • Portrait of Tamara Finkelstein

    Tamara Finkelstein – Permanent Secretary, DEFRA – Green Skills Broadcast

    Tamara Finkelstein – Permanent Secretary, DEFRA – Green Skills Broadcast 10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Did our Green Skills Week campaign inspire you to take action last year? We are excited to welcome Tamara Finklestein, Permanent Secretary, (DEFRA) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. During this broadcast, you will learn about some of […]

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  • Portrait of Nadhim Zahawi

    Nadhim Zahawi – Secretary of State for Education

    Nadhim Zahawi – Secretary of State for Education 10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 The Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi, speaks to students at Sheffield Park Academy on the importance of work experience and the options available after leaving education. Nadhim also shares challenges he has overcome and life advice.

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  • Portrait of Oliver Duffy-Lee

    Oliver Duffy-Lee – Founder, Launch Pad Academy

    Oliver Duffy-Lee – Founder, Launch Pad Academy 09/03/2022 KS 3-5  /  S 1-6 How do you train a growth mindset? How can having a growth mindset help me at school and in my future career? Join us for a broadcast with Entrepreneur Oliver Duffy-Lee to have your questions about Growth Mindset answered and to find […]

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  • Portrait of Joanna Kurowska

    Joanna Kurowska – MD for UK & Ireland, InterContinental Hotels Group

    Joanna Kurowska – MD for UK & Ireland, InterContinental Hotels Group 09/03/2022 KS 3-5  /  S 1-6 Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? Perhaps you already have experience of working in hospitality and want to learn more about where it could take you in the future? Join us for a broadcast with […]

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