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Primary Schools

Broaden horizons, raise aspirations and show children the relevance of learning.

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Secondary Schools and Colleges

Boost student attainment, motivation and future prospects by connecting with volunteers from the world of work.

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Volunteers

Make a difference to children and young people’s futures by sharing your career story and experience.

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Employers

See how you can support your employees to volunteer with schools.

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What we do

Upcoming training for teachers

Find out more about using Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures with our free live webinars.

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Partner profile: NHS

Our partnership with the NHS champions inclusion and diversity, and helps young people explore jobs and pathways.

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Regional projects

Inspiring the Future is open to all schools but we also provide targeted support through special projects.

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Why it works

See what Inspiring the Future is all about in this short video.

Meeting the volunteers has given me courage to know that I can make lots of things. I have also found out about lots more jobs.

Tam, aged 9

Over 80% of secondary schools and 20% of primary schools are signed up to Inspiring The Future.

Key research findings

Encounters with people from the world of work:

  1. Broaden young peoples’ horizons and raise their aspirations
  2. Excite children about subjects, increasing motivation, confidence and attitude to learning
  3. Challenge gender and social stereotypes
  4. Improve academic attainment at GCSE
  5. Increase young people’s earning potential
  6. Reduce the likelihood of young people becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training)

2,500,000 +

interactions between workplace volunteers and children and young people

Recent tweets

We’ve partnered with our friends at @CMforPrimary to celebrate Dream Big Day next Friday (16th) 🙌

It’s a day to open minds, start discussions and build children’s confidence in their futures.

Sign up to access resources for on the day and beyond: https://careermapforprimary.co.uk/

Volunteers Week might be coming to a close for another year but there’s still time to register for our intro webinar!

Join us on Wed 14 June, 12:30 – 13:00, to find out all about what we do and why it makes a difference to young people.

Register today: https://bit.ly/42GzLmz

Primary teachers, welcome back external visitors who can light a spark of curiosity or inspiration in your students before the summer!

Check out our resources and guides to get started: https://bit.ly/3hAJCHN

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