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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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  • Jessica Taylor-Bearman – Author, Artist & Blogger – Access All Areas Broadcast

    Jessica Taylor-Bearman – Author, Artist & Blogger – Access All Areas Broadcast 7/10/2021 KS 3 – 5  /  S 1 – 6 Join us for an Access All Areas Campaign Broadcast! Access All Areas aims to raise awareness around the issue of inclusivity in the workplace for people with disabilities as well as inspiring more […]

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  • Dr Rebecca Hall – Author and Professor

    Dr Rebecca Hall – Author and Professor 06/07/21 KS5 ONLY Join our broadcast in partnership with Penguin. We’re excited to welcome Dr Hall, Professor and Author of the book, Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts. Dr Hall discusses some of the key topics from her book which will include the impact that slave […]

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  • Will Young – Pop Star, Actor and Author (Session 2)

    Will Young – Pop Star, Actor and Author (Session 2) Viewer Discretion Advised, Content Warning: We recommend  that viewers are 16+ as this broadcast highlights the impact of gay shame and homophobia on mental health which some students may find distressing. 05/07/21 KS5 ONLY Speakers for Schools are pleased to host a broadcast with Will […]

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  • Will Young – Pop Star, Actor and Author (Session 1)

    Will Young – Pop Star, Actor and Author (Session 1) Viewer Discretion Advised, Content Warning: We recommend  that viewers are 16+ as this broadcast highlights the impact of gay shame and homophobia on mental health which some students may find distressing. 05/07/21 KS5 ONLY Speakers for Schools are pleased to host a broadcast with Will […]

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  • Elma Murray OBE – Chair, Young Scot & Interim Chair, Accounts Commission For Scotland

    Elma Murray OBE – Chair, Young Scot & Interim Chair, Accounts Commission For Scotland 14/06/21 KS 4 – 5/S 4 – 5 Would you like to develop your leadership skills? Hear from Elma Murray OBE speaking about the importance of young people having a voice. Elma is passionate about the vital role of public sector […]

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  • How to Dare to Change Your Life with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero

    How to Dare to Change Your Life with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero Age: Key Stages 3 – 5; S 1 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Realising your dreams WBO world cruiserweight champion and author of Dare to Change Your Life, Lawrence Okolie, joins entertainer, host and content creator, Harry Pinero, to discuss Lawrence’s incredible journey from […]

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  • Margaret Atwood and Ash Sarkar

    Margaret Atwood and Ash Sarkar on Activism

    Margaret Atwood and Ash Sarkar on Activism Fresh from her joint Booker win, in October 2019, Margaret Atwood and Ash Sarkar visited a college in Salford to discuss resistance, activism, and the literary legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments. Resources Age: Key Stages 3 – 5 Subject: PSHE Topic: Resistance and activism The following activities give KS3-5 students the opportunity to […]

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