Speakers for Schools


 UPCOMING TALKS IN JANUARY

 

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Tues 25th January 10-10:45am

Tracey Cooper, Executive Producer, Riff Raff Films

 

For KS3-5/S1-6

Are you interested in learning about Animation Production? Get your questions ready for our broadcast with Tracey Cooper. Tracey will be sharing industry insights and also reflecting on her top life lessons.

 

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Tues 25th January 2-2:45pm

Capt Polly Marsh & Maj Heather Sharp, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

 

For KS3-5/S1-6

 

What are the characteristics of a good leader? Watch our broadcast with Captain Polly Marsh and Major Heather Sharp to learn how developing your leaderships skills can improve your confidence, resilience, and employability skills.

 

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Wed 26th January 10-10:45am

Exclusive women in industry workshop with Mehreen Baig

 

For KS3-5/S1-6

Join Mehreen Baig, TV presenter, podcast host, writer, activist and ex-teacher, on navigating the working world as a woman. Mehreen will talk about the challenges of being a woman in the media and education industries and give her honest advice to the next generation. If you want to pursue a career in media, education, activism or still not sure – this workshop is for you.

 

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Thurs 27th January 2-2:45pm

Grayson Perry CBE, Artist

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

We are delighted to be hosting a broadcast Grayson Perry CBE. Grayson is one of Britain’s best-known contemporary artists and won the Turner prize in 2003.  

 

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UPCOMING TALK IN FEBRUARY

 

DATE

SPEAKER

INFO

Wed 2nd February 10-10:45am

 

 

 

Jonathan Foster, Chief Fire Officer, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

For KS3-5/S1-6

Are you interested in working for the Fire Service? Join us for a broadcast with Jonathan Foster to find out about his inspirational journey to becoming Chief Fire Officer for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Jonathan will be sharing some of his main life lessons and he is looking forward to answering your questions. 

 

Click here to register

 

National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February 2022) aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships will showcase how apprenticeships can help individuals of all ages and all backgrounds to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.

 

Speakers for Schools Experience programme has thousands of opportunities available to your students to discover which apprenticeship might be right for them. A few examples of the amazing employers and opportunities on offer:

 

-          United Utilities – How to kick start your career with a United Utilities Apprenticeship

-          Willmott Dixon – Future Leaders and Careers in the Construction Sector:

-          British Army-Do you play an instrument and are passionate about all things musical? Then this insight session is for you

-          British Army-Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a part of the Army Medical Services? Then this insight session is for you

-          Amey- Can you design and build a sustainable railway?

-          Morgan Sindall Group National Apprenticeship Week Series - University vs Apprenticeships: Question Time

 

To find out more about how your school can take part, please email experience@speakersforschools.org

 

HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS

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  • You can join without needing an account – Watch how here

·       Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here. We have just added a page dedicated to Penguin Talks here.

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