During the previous lockdowns in the UK, Speakers for Schools have been continuing their programme of free access to leading inspirational speakers for schools. Normally, speakers would visit schools and venues to present talks to students on a variety of topics across a wide range of expertise and experience.
Notable speakers include actor and writer Hugh Dennis, entrepreneur Baroness Martha Lane Fox and mathematician Dr Nira Chamberlain to name a few of the many presenters.
Heart of England have been lucky to have hosted some of these speakers in the past and we can still benefit by accessing Speakers for School live events and recordings online.
The events continue with new schedules released every week (some need to be pre-registered) and next week the content is designed for 16-18 year old students. Live broadcasts are a great way for students to hear directly from leading figures from a range of industries, and have the opportunity to ask questions via a moderated Q&A.
Week Commencing 14 JUNE
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Mon 14 June 10-11am
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Elma Murray, Chair, Young Scot & Interim Chair, Accounts Commission for Scotland
For K4-5/ S4-6
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Would you like to develop your leadership skills? Join us for a broadcast with Elma Murray OBE who will be speaking about the importance of young people having a voice. Elma is passionate about the vital role of public sector services to support local people and the most vulnerable in our communities. She has a specific focus on transformation, young people and children’s services, wellbeing and inclusive growth.
To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.
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Mon 14 June 2-3pm
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Moving The Needle panel event with Julie Weir, Label Head at Music for Nations, Sony Music, Silvia Montello, Head of Operations, Audio Network; Co-Founder & Director of #remarQabl and Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production Group (physical production)
For KS4-5/ S4-6
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Are you interested in finding out about what it is like to work in the music industry? Find out about the range of roles on offer in the music industry! Join us for a panel event with Julie Weir, Label Head at Music for Nations, Sony Music, Silvia Montello, Head of Operations, Audio Network; Co-Founder & Director of #remarQabl and Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production Group (physical production).
To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.
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Tues 15 June 5-6pm
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Grierson Trust panel event with David DeHaney, Former Trustee and Creative Director of production company Proper Content (who made The School That Tried to End Racism) and Rashida Josiah, freelance Senior Researcher for TV and worked on shows like First Dates and The Circle.
For KS4-5/S4-6
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Interested in working in TV when you’re older? Want to know how to get into the industry, or hear more about how television and filmmaking can drive forward positive social change? Join us for a panel event with The Grierson Trust, a registered charity that exists to promote documentary filmmaking. The Grierson Trust celebrates the work of documentary-maker, John Grierson and runs Grierson DocLab training and mentoring programmes to help people progress in the industry. The organisation is also responsible for the annual British Documentary Awards, more fondly known as the Griersons.
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Wed 16 June 10-11am
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Predict ’21 Campaign
Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chairman, ITV
For KS4-5/S4-6
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Join us for a broadcast with the chairman of ITV! We will be speaking to Sir Peter Bazalgette about the impact that technology is having on creativity and will be sharing his experiences of creating internationally successful TV formats.
To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.
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Wed 16 June 2-3pm
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Dr. Nicholas Cullinan, Director, National Portrait Gallery
For KS3-5/S1-6
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Calling all art fans! We’re excited to welcome Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the National Portrait Gallery. Nicholas took up his position in spring 2015 following his role as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.
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Thurs 17 June 10-11am
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Predict ’21 Campaign
Ed Couchman, General Manager, Snap Inc
For KS4-5/S4-6
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Hear from the General Manager of Snap Inc! Ed is responsible for the business performance of Snapchat in the UK. He works with the world’s biggest brands and advertisers helping them understand how to communicate with and stand out to the Snapchat Generation. He will be speaking about the importance of having digital skills and the exciting variety of roles available in the industry. This is the perfect broadcast for our aspiring tech leaders!
To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.
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Advance Registration
This broadcast is strictly for a 16+ audience and he will be interviewed by a student followed by a student Q&A session.
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Mon 5 July 10am-11am and
2-3pm
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In Partnership with Penguin:
Will Young, Pop Star, Actor and Author
For KS5/S6
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We are hosting two 1 hour broadcasts with Will Young, Pop Star, Actor and Author, on Monday 5th July at 10am or 2pm (the same broadcast will be running twice) who will be speaking about his new book ‘To Be A Gay Man’. He will be reflecting on how he overcame the challenges he faced and learnt to live as a happy gay man. This broadcast is a great opportunity for your students to learn about the importance of self-acceptance and about some of the issues faced within the LGBTQ+ community.
If you would like to register for the event, please email(charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org) with the time (10am or 2pm) you would like to watch the broadcast, how many students will be attending and the questions that they would like to ask Will during the student Q&A session. Please note that the Q&A will not be open throughout the broadcast so any questions must be sent by Monday 21st June.
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