Inspiring children through a combined in-person and virtual Primary Futures event
On the 12th of April 2022, St Mary’s Primary School in Pomeroy hosted a fantastic in-person and virtual Primary Futures event. The…
Read moreImproving the life chances of children and young people by connecting volunteers from the world of work with schools.
What we do
Programmes
“It opened my eyes about different areas of work, and other ways of getting there. It also enabled me to talk to real people who have reached career levels that I aspire to.”
Year 9 student, Merseyside.
Campaigns
Everyone on Board – increasing governing board diversity
Around a third of young people currently in our schools are from an ethnic minority. Yet, the people leading schools generally do not reflect this…
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Shifting perceptions of the NHS: Ambassadors scheme reaches 400,000 young people
A report published today shows how the UK's biggest employer, the NHS, is helping to motivate young people and showing them the range of career…
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Redraw the Balance – challenging gender stereotypes
Redraw the Balance continues to generate interest and inspire new versions around the world. The original two-minute film, which captures how young children define career opportunities as…
Read moreInteractive virtual sessions
See how NHS staff are inspiring young people as part of our latest campaign with Health Education England:
And find out more about our virtual sessions.
News and events
Success for Inspiring Dorset Project
An evaluation report published today shows how role models from the world of work are helping to improve children’s motivation as part…
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Inspiring Governance reappointed by the Department for Education to provide governor recruitment services
We are delighted to confirm that the Education and Employers charity will continue to provide governor recruitment services to schools and academies,…
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We are delighted to continue our vital work supporting schools and academies in search of governors.
https://www.inspiringgovernance.org/inspiring-governance-reappointed/
Great to read this about need for increased diversity on governing boards. Important to remember diversity isn’t at expense of acquiring right skills for the board; if board isn’t diverse it misses out on lived experiences AND skills of diverse volunteers.
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Research shows that children form stereotypes about the jobs people can do based on their gender from as young as five years old.
We're looking for male volunteers working in female-dominated roles to share their stories - sign up now: https://bit.ly/3xB18iZ
#GenderEquality
Explore careers in the NHS for #BritishScienceWeek – access our pre-recorded ‘Everyday Heroes’ video resource to meet a GP, Programme Manager, Clinical Lead at A&E, Nurse Advisor and Nusring Associate: https://bit.ly/2X0VatU
#BSW22 @NHS_HealthEdEng
“Four inspirational women with pretty cool jobs.” Our volunteers on @BBCNewsround today challenging gender stereotypes with Y6 children in Chorley
Watch: https://bbc.in/3tynkZm
#IWD22 #BreakingTheBias
Thanks to @NorthWalesFire @HenryRileyLLP @northernassist @BAESystemsplc