A report commissioned by the charity Education and Employers showed that direct encounters with the world of work can change the attitude of key stage 4 pupils to their education – from influencing their future plans and subject choices to motivating them to study harder.
The study also found that lower achievers and less engaged learners gained the most from opportunities like these.
Researchers used data from 650 students, all in their GCSE year and from five schools across England. They found that those who attended three extra careers talks reported an average nine per cent increase in their weekly revision hours.
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