June 20, 2018

Inspiring the Future with the Home Office

June 20, 2018

On Monday 19 June, Inspiring the Future was joined at The John Fisher School in Purley by Sir Philip Rutnam, the current Permanent Secretary and over 60 volunteers from the Home Office. Almost every department in the Home Office was represented, providing the boys at John Fisher with an opportunity to learn about the many […]

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June 9, 2018

Everyone on Board: New national campaign launched to encourage more diversity on governing boards

June 9, 2018

In partnership with the National Governance Association (NGA), we are delighted to announce the launch of our Everyone on Board campaign, which aims to encourage more people from diverse backgrounds to volunteer to become school governors or trustees. The campaign features six serving governors sharing their personal experiences on the importance of becoming governors in local schools. […]

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May 23, 2018

We are recruiting a Research Analyst

May 23, 2018

As a key member of a small team, the Research Analyst provides general research support to the Charity, with particular responsibility for the provision of support to the research capability of the organisation. The Research Analyst will ensure the effective management of research projects and communications, participating in research projects. The closing date for applications […]

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May 8, 2018

Innovative approach to planning New Zealand’s Education Strategy

May 8, 2018

New Zealand’s Ministry of Education is taking an innovative approach to formulating its countries education strategy. It has organised two Education Summits as part of a public conversation with New Zealanders about the value of education and the future challenges and opportunities in their education system. The first Summit took place on Saturday and Sunday […]

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May 4, 2018

Primary Futures launches in Australia

May 4, 2018

The first Primary Futures event in Australia took place today, Friday 4 May 2018. Organised by the Schools Industry Partnership and The Smith Family it took place at Willmot Public School, a small primary school in Mt Druitt, situated in one of the most deprived areas of New South Wales.   Schools Industry Partnership (SIP) is […]

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April 23, 2018

New campaign urges employers to support local school governance and develop their staff

April 23, 2018

Inspiring Governance has launched a national campaign urging employers across England to support local school governance. The campaign highlights how organisations, individuals and young people can all benefit from employees volunteering as school governors. Spearheading the campaign is a short film in which school children describe the urgent need for more people to volunteer as school governors […]

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April 19, 2018

Inspiring the Future of Theatre

April 19, 2018

We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre (SOLT) to deliver a wide-reaching new industry initiative to showcase the range of careers available in theatre to young people, and encourage and strengthen connections between schools and theatres.

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April 13, 2018

A Head Teacher’s experience of her school’s first Primary Futures event

April 13, 2018

A Head Teacher has given an account of her experience of inviting volunteers to her school to talk to the children about their jobs and careers. Tracey Lake, Head Teacher at Wheldon Infant School and Nursery in Castleford near Wakefield, has given a detailed account of the day’s activities and her delight in working with […]

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