November 12, 2018
November 12, 2018
Here at Primary Futures we are always looking for ways to broaden children’s horizons by introducing them to a huge range of exciting futures. Which is why we’re delighted to announce that we have partnered with First News to help widen the access children have to first-hand information about the huge range of possibilities […]
Read moreOctober 17, 2018
October 17, 2018
On Tuesday 16 October, volunteers from companies which hold a Royal Warrant visited Bordesley Green Primary School in Birmingham to meet the children and talk about the interesting and varied jobs they do. And the jobs were indeed interesting and varied – there were printers, bookbinders, chocolate makers, engineers of military accoutrements, tailors, cabinet makers, […]
Read moreSeptember 28, 2018
September 28, 2018
On Friday 21 September, Primary Futures visited Bury for a morning of broadening horizons and raising aspirations. Local volunteers, and local MP James Frith, joined the children of Chantlers Primary School to help them make the link between their lessons and their futures in what was a very successful event. Phillip Barlow Headteacher of Chantlers […]
Read moreSeptember 27, 2018
September 27, 2018
The Inspiring Wakefield campaign has kicked off this academic year with a fantastic event at Netherton J&I School. Children were joined by over 50 local volunteers from a wide variety of occupations. Representatives from all emergency services attended, as well as a rugby player, chef, solicitor and florist to name a few.
Read moreSeptember 26, 2018
September 26, 2018
Technology has revolutionised how we connect, how we buy and sell products, arrange our travel, share ideas and meet new people. So why not use it to revolutionise the how children get insights and inspiration about the world of work and their future lives? Technology now for the first time, through Inspiring the Future, enables us […]
Read moreSeptember 19, 2018
September 19, 2018
Primary Futures was delighted to launch Inspiring Goole yesterday with a special event. We were joined by inspirational volunteers from local businesses and organisations in Goole, who inspired children from eight local primaries to broaden their horizons.
Read moreSeptember 11, 2018
September 11, 2018
Citing our research that found young people start to rule jobs in or out when they’re as young as seven, and these choices are especially influenced by gender stereotypes, Lord Watson spoke of the importance of Primary Futures during the debates on the careers education and advice for students last Thursday in the House of Lords.
Read moreAugust 10, 2018
August 10, 2018
On 10 August 2018, Primary Futures launched in Uganda. The Good Shepherd school, based in Katwadde in the Masake District, welcomed inspirational volunteers from the world of work. Among the volunteers was a Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, General Practitioner, Journalist, Agriculturist, Electrician and Project Manager. The volunteers spoke to the children about their jobs, opening their […]
Read moreJuly 25, 2018
July 25, 2018
On the 10th August 2018 the Good Shepherd School Katwadde in the Masake District of Uganda are holding a Primary Futures event. The school is located in a particularly deprived rural area, a five-hour drive from the capital Kampala. John Ssentamu the Head Teacher contacted Education and Employers a couple of years ago having seen […]
Read moreJuly 24, 2018
July 24, 2018
The National Health Service turned 70 on 5 July 2018. We saw this as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, to recognise and thank the extraordinary NHS staff and to inspire the future NHS workforce. Which is why on Tuesday 17 July we ran the first […]
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