ITV news reports: why workplace role models matter in primary schools
The impact of giving primary school children the chance to meet people from beyond their immediate networks has been featured across 11…
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
Our Future Derby: New findings from ground-breaking regional project
Latest research from the Our Future Derby project shows a vitally positive impact on children’s motivation and aspirations at a time when…
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Improving Social Mobility – why you can’t be what you can’t see
As life begins to open up again and schools return to some sort of normality, the sense of new term, new start…
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Primary Futures inspires children to understand the breadth of careers available and that they don’t have to be limited because of their gender, ethnicity or background. Become a volunteer here: https://www.primaryfutures.org/volunteers/ https://twitter.com/Edu_Employers/status/1451572443869499396
Great piece by @itvtynetees on what primary children think of the future, and how people can help broaden their horizons and excite them about what is possible. Starting at primary is key to challenging stereotypes & improving #SocialMobility.
More here: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-10-21/school-campaign-challenging-career-stereotypes-visits-north-east
Great piece by @itvtynetees on what primary children think of the future, and how people can help broaden their horizons and excite them about what is possible. Starting at primary is key to challenging stereotypes & improving #SocialMobility.
More here: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-10-21/school-campaign-challenging-career-stereotypes-visits-north-east
It's #CollegesWeek 2021! Our activities will be focused around ‘Get in, go further’, showcasing the brilliance of colleges. Find out how you and your college can get involved here: https://loveourcolleges.co.uk/ #LoveOurColleges
To celebrate National Adoption Week, @educationgovuk is supporting the launch of a new nationwide campaign, #YouCanAdopt, to bust myths around who is eligible to adopt and explore what the adoption process involves.
It's been a bumper week of #volunteer sign ups from people with a background in #education - thank you everyone for #volunteering to bring your skills and experience to the governing board table!
#FridayFeeling #SchgoolGovernance #Jointhe250k #edutwitter