Outside speakers who visit secondary schools to share their expertise and talk about their lives and careers make a big difference to pupils.
Research published by two charities – Education and Employers and Speakers for Schools – found that the majority of young people are positive about the benefits of guest speakers. Youngsters said outside speakers are motivating, help their understanding of careers and encourage self-belief. Nearly 90 per cent said the talks enable them to overcome setbacks.
Attitudes and motivation improved most for pupils who had been to more talks and for students on free school meals.
Teachers saw the benefits of outside speakers too. Ninety-three per cent said that they broaden pupils’ aspirations about potential jobs, 87 per cent said they tackle stereotyping about jobs and careers, and 80 per cent reckon they motivate pupils to study harder.
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