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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About
Welcome to Inspiring the Future, the flagship service of the Education and Employers charity. We connect workplace volunteers with schools and colleges to broaden children…
Inspiring Aviation
The aviation industry contributes £20bn to the UK economy and provides thousands of jobs. It's growth is integral to boosting the economy which is why…
Why it works
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 35% of primary schools are signed up to Inspiring The Future.
Key research findings
Encounters with people from the world of work:
- Broaden young peoples’ horizons and raise their aspirations
- Excite children about subjects, increasing motivation, confidence and attitude to learning
- Challenge gender and social stereotypes
- Improve academic attainment at GCSE
- Increase young people’s earning potential
- Reduce the likelihood of young people becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training)
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interactions between workplace volunteers and children and young people
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