Category: policy
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28 November, 2023Working in the life sciences sector, myths vs reality
Working in the life sciences sector, myths vs reality Sustainability is high on the agenda for many industries, sectors and educators, and rightly so. However, with a challenge as large and far-reaching as climate change, can we be confident enough is being done by everyone who claims to be taking action? The evidence is clear […]
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25 October, 2023Our Top Takeaways from the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences
Our Top Takeaways from the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences October was another busy month for Speakers for Schools on the policy front with our CEO Nick Brook heading to the North-West of England for two lively fringe panel events at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences that each featured an impressive lineup of experts […]
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4 October, 2023Skills shortage increase sends an important message to us all
Skills shortage increase sends an important message to us all New data from the Employer skills survey published September 2023 shows persistent skills challenges that businesses are facing. Over 72,000 employers in multiple sectors were surveyed to provide insight into the evolving labour market, focusing on skill-shortage vacancies, training and skill gaps across all regions […]
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16 August, 2023Why work experience matters to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)Â
Why work experience matters to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) We know there is a scarring effect of unemployment; young people with a history of unemployment face long-term consequences such as lower wages and fewer career prospects, all of which can have a profound and damaging effect on a […]
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18 July, 2023Our response to the APPG report on Youth Affairs
Our response to the APPG report on Youth Affairs By Funbi Akande, Policy Officer Four key takeaways from the new report Speakers for Schools is committed to showing young people what the future of work looks like, and the skills needed to thrive in rapidly evolving workplaces. So, we are glad to see the APPG […]
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Addressing the skills shortage and preparing young people for their futures
Addressing the skills shortage and preparing young people for their futures How can we address skills shortages and prepare young people for flourishing future careers? The abrupt rise of AI automation is the latest evidence of the UK labour market undergoing a transformation not seen since the industrial revolution. This time, though, it is not […]
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29 June, 2023From tick box to ticking all boxesÂ
From tick box to ticking all boxes Our response to the Education Select Committee’s report on careers education By Dr Elnaz Kashef, Head of Research & Policy Today, the Education Select Committee publishes its report on Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). We welcome the key points raised in the report; many of the […]
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3 May, 2023
Educating parents and carers: the role of parents and carers in career conversations Â
Educating parents and carers: the role of parents and carers in career conversations  Elnaz Kashefpakdel and Fiona Long Parents and carers are vital partners in their child’s education; their support and involvement are crucial. In fact, their involvement actively contributes to improved outcomes for young people. This is the case generally in education attainment and […]
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15 February, 2023Watch our founder Robert Peston take the floor at the Education Select Committee.
Watch our founder Robert Peston take the floor at the Education Select Committee. Make high quality work experience accessible to all! At the end of last month, Robert Peston was a guest panellist at the sixth session into the inquiry of careers education at the Education Select Committee. Robert highlighted the benefits of virtual and hybrid work experience and made an […]
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8 February, 2022Government and private sector can support Levelling-Up through virtual work experience
Government and private sector can support Levelling-Up through virtual work experience Scaling up the number of work experience placements delivered virtually can meet the government’s objective of spreading opportunity more fairly, argues Speakers for Schools. The social mobility charity is calling on the government to include work experience in its “Levelling Up Agenda” and asks […]