Inspiration Case Studies

Case Studies from our Inspiration programme

For ten years, Speakers for Schools has worked tirelessly, to provide opportunities for young people, starting on their journey into the world of work. Our ‘Inspiration’ Programme places influential speakers at the heart of where they are needed most. Who better to show our work in action than those impacted by what we do.

Dorothy Byrne, Editor-at-large, Channel 4

February 11, 2021

Inspiration, vtalks

https://vimeo.com/510341411 Dorothy Byrne 01/02/21 KS4-5 Hear from Dorothy Byrne, Editor-at-large at Channel Four. Dorothy, who pr...

Nicola Cook, CEO of Shortcuts Co. - Broadcast

January 26, 2021

Inspiration, vtalks

https://vimeo.com/504700702 Nicola Cook 21/01/21 KS 3-5/S 1-6 Award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Nicola Cook joins us to s...

Quiz the Speaker – Interview Case Study

March 10, 2020

Inspiration

The interview format requires a teacher, confident student or another moderator to interview the speaker on stage. The questions can either be...

What does an SFS talk look like?

March 10, 2020

Inspiration

The standard Speakers for Schools talk is an hour long, with 20-30 minutes from the speaker and the rest of the session dedicated to Q+A. This...

Ask the Expert – How do expert insights talk work?

March 10, 2020

Inspiration

The aim of the Expert Insights theme is for speakers to give students access to knowledge that they wouldn’t get elsewhere, providing students...

Encouraging students to embrace individuality and build confidence

March 10, 2020

Inspiration

The aim of the Own Your Strengths theme is for speakers to encourage self-confidence and to urge students to embrace their individuality. Some...

Inspiring Action in young people

March 6, 2020

Inspiration

The aim of the inspiring action theme is for speakers to share something they are passionate about and encourage students to create change. Sp...

Sharing your life lessons and advice

March 6, 2020

Inspiration

The aim of the life lessons and advice theme is for speakers to share their advice, experiences and 'life-lessons' to help students see their ...

Demystifying your Sector

March 6, 2020

Inspiration

The aim of the industry insights theme is for speakers to spark new interests or change how students see an industry, sector or role. Speakers...

David Morrissey, Actor and Director, at Alsop High School

March 3, 2020

Inspiration

David Morrissey, Actor and Director, at Alsop High School David Morrissey spoke to students in Liverpool about dramaturgy and working in the ...

Making it work – How speakers can address multiple schools on the same day

October 30, 2019

Inspiration, News

Delroy Beverley, one of our most committed and passionate Speakers for Schools speakers recently spoke in multiple schools on the same day...

Speakers & Schools: How to coordinate an fireside chat format for your next talk

September 12, 2019

Inspiration, News

As more and more speakers and schools are coordinating fireside chats for their S4S talks, we wanted to be sure to share some top tips and bes...