Speakers for Schools WEEK COMMENCING 1st NOVEMBER


 WEEK COMMENCING 1st NOVEMBER

 

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Tues 2nd November 10-10:45am

Work/Life Broadcast: Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

We are delighted to be hosting our first Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO, The Diana Award. Alex will be speaking about his journey turning the pain of bullying into a passion and purpose, the impact of bullying on a person's mental health, how to ensure your school is bully-free and how to help a friend who is being bullied.

 

Click here to register

Tues 2nd November 2-2:45pm

Work/Life Broadcast: Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, Chair, MindGym and Former CEO of Mitie

 

KS5/S6

Join us for a Work/Life broadcast with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith. During this broadcast you will learn about Ruby’s career and achievements, how to develop your employability skills and have a successful career.

 

Click here to register

Wed 3rd November 10-10:45am

Work/Life Broadcast: A conversation about wellbeing with Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords and Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

We are delighted to be joined by Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords & Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation who will be speaking about the work that they do to support people's wellbeing. They are both looking forward to answering your questions.

 

Click here to register

 

Advanced registration

 

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Tues 9th November 10-10:45am

Work/Life Broadcast: Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard

 

For KS3-5/S1-6

We are looking forward to hosting a Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with Phoebe Barter, Group Brand Management Director, Barclays and Barclaycard. As a full-time working mum in the city, maintaining a work/life balance is really important to Phoebe. During this broadcast, you will learn about importance of perseverance and Phoebe's tips on how to maintain a good work/life balance at school.

 

Click here to register

Tues 9th November 2-2:45pm

Careers in the tech industry with Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

Did you enjoy our Predict 21' Campaign Broadcasts? Do you want to learn even more about working in the tech industry? We are excited to be joined by Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President for EMEA, Facebook!

 

Lady Mendelsohn will be speaking about what excites her most about her career and will be reflecting on the rapid changes taking place in technology and the changing job market.

 

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Mon 22nd November 10-10-10:45am

Work/Life Broadcast: Paul Farmer, Chief Executive, Mind

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

Join us for a Work/Life Campaign Broadcast with the Chief Executive of Mind! Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Paul will be speaking about his role at Mind and the role that charities like Mind play in society. 

 

Click here to register

Tues 23rd November 2-3pm

Work/Life Broadcast: Jeremy Thomas, Author, Award-winning TV Producer & Mental Health Campaigner

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

What is mental wellbeing and how can we stay mentally healthy and get the best out of life? We are delighted to welcome Jeremy Thomas who will be speaking about his career journey and experiences of dealing with depression.

 

Click here to register

 

National Teen Book Club

 

  • Our exciting five-week National Teen Book Club programme begins on November 10th, 3:30-4.30pm, and gives students the opportunity to: 
    • Meet the UK's top writers and illustrators, including Candice Carty-Williams (winner of the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2020 for Queenie). 
    • Become a published author – and win masterclasses from top writers and literary agents.
    • Engage in activities and conversations online with students from across the UK, related to Chinglish, the book we'll read together.

·       Contact ntbc@speakersforschools.org with any questions about the National Teen Book Club.

 

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