Upcoming Broadcasts
Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date – links are then sent out by email that afternoon.
Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a log in.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn them on via the panel on the right-hand side of the screen.
Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.
Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.
We send out the join link to our broadcasts the day before. Should you require the join link earlier, please email broadcasts@speakersforschools.org
WHAT A CAREER IN BROADCASTING AND TV CAN LOOK LIKE WITH SUZY KLEIN, BBC
Date: Thursday 12th September
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Age Group: KS3-5/S1-6
In this Industry Spotlight, we’ll be hearing from Suzy Klein, Head of Arts & Classical Music TV at the BBC. We’ll hear briefly about her career journey as she unpacks the broadcasting industry and its different roles.
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UNCOVERING THE CARE SECTOR WITH CARE UK
Date: Wednesday 25th September
Time: 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Age Group: KS3-5/S1-6
Established over 40 years ago, Care UK is one of the largest providers of residential care for older people. You’ll explore the multitude of roles and career paths available within Care UK, from entry level to senior management level. Hear inspiring stories from our colleagues who have found purpose, fulfillment and growth in their roles and learn about the care sector.
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UNLOCKING A CAREER IN THE CHARITY SECTOR WITH THE WAVE PROJECT
Date: Thursday 26th September
Time: 02:00 pm - 03:01 pm
Age Group: S3-5/S1-6
The Wave Project is the World's first surf therapy charity who supports young people with mental health challenges. They are on a mission to support and change the lives of the 1:5 young people with a probable mental health disorder, that's 6 young people in every classroom. This Industry Spotlight Talk will delivered by Jason Wood, Education Manager and members of the Wave Project central team. The Wave Project talk will outline the exciting world of the third sector and charities. They will discuss the different roles from marketing to fundraising that are vital for charities. They also will share the importance of using the outdoors, sport and nature immersion to improve our mental health.
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FREEDOM IN FREELANCING WITH ALISON GRADE, AUTHOR OF THE FREELANCE BIBLE
Date: Thursday 26th September
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Age Group: KS3-5/S1-6
To freelance or not to freelance? In this Q&A session we will ask Alison Grade, author of the Penguin bestseller, The Freelance Bible, what it means to have a freelance career. How is it different to being an employee or an entrepreneur? What are the pros and cons of being freelance? What sort of careers and industries hire freelancers? How can I build a successful and sustainable freelance career?
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If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: broadcasts@speakersforschools.org