6th–10th November is Number Confidence Week, making it the perfect opportunity to utilise resources from Barclays LifeSkills.

As a Lead Supporter of Number Confidence Week, Barclays are helping to get the nation more number confident this November. You can use the lessons below to build your students’ confidence when it comes to maths, and help them understand how numbers are used in all aspects of life? Their resources are designed to help you start important conversations with your students and build the skills they need for a financially confident future.

You can access the following content:

Maths in everyday life

Help students discover how we use maths in our everyday lives and recognise how a good understanding of maths can help towards future success.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/adult-learning/modules/value-of-maths/

Financial survival skills

Equip your students with the key financial knowledge they need to develop good money habits as they grow older and understand the different aspects of managing their finances successfully and independently.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/lessons/financial-survival-skills/

Money and work

Use this lesson to start the conversation with your students around pay and payslips. By the end of this lesson, they should understand not only what contributes into their salary, but what benefits to look for beyond it.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/lessons/finances-and-the-world-of-work/

Digital payments

Encourage your students to understand the different types of technology that support money management, both in their personal finances and how the use of digital payments has increased.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/lessons/money-skills-lesson-four-digital-payments/

The budgeting money game

This budgeting game will help your students develop their numeracy and communication skills, as they learn about living with financial constraints and the importance of managing their finances.

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/lessons/the-budget-game/

There are a whole range of lesson plans available here:

https://barclayslifeskills.com/help-others/lessons/

Barclays are still offering virtual work experience - updated on the 28/08/2024.

And the best bit? You can do it all away from home, online, or in your local community. Whatever suits you best.

What is NCS?

Welcome to NCS. We’re here to help young people grow their strengths. Over 750,000 young people have already done NCS, and in 2023 we’re offering a range of experiences — away from home, local community, and online.

How does NCS help young people to grow their strengths? 

NCS offers a range of different types of experiences which are designed to help young people grow their strengths, boost their confidence, learn new skills, build their resilience, and make new friends. 

Away from home experiences

Now live! Calling all the adventurers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to make a change in the world. Are you up for stepping outside your comfort zone, and spending five days with other young people learning new skills? Then grab your place today.

Local Community Experiences

Coming soon. Want to have a positive impact, meet new people, and learn new skills? Then social action projects and volunteering in your community could be just the thing! Don’t miss out — let us know if you’re interested and we’ll let you know as soon as they launch.    

Online Experiences 

Coming soon. Grow your skills while sitting on your sofa! You could take part in a range of innovative online experiences to boost your independence, resilience, and employability skills. Don’t wait for someone else to post about this on Insta.

The five-day away from home experiences are focused on one of three themes: employability (‘Boss It’), life skills (‘Live It’), or social action (‘Change It’). 

The community experiences are taking place all over the country, giving young people the opportunity to take part in regular activities in their local area.

The online experiences can be done from home — on a laptop or smartphone. There are a range of different formats available, from content which can be consumed at your own pace, to live sessions with other young people and experts. 

Each experience gives young people the opportunity to grow their strengths, build their confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends with people from different backgrounds.

How much does it cost?

The local community and online experiences are free of charge. The price of away from home experience is £95 — and bursaries are available. Did you know that the cost of providing an away from home experience is up to £1,500 per person? So, £95 is a pretty sweet deal, as the rest of the costs are funded by the government.

How do I sign up for an NCS experience? 

Whether you’d like to do an away from home experience, or a local community or online one, you can sign up at https://wearencs.com/ or give one of the team a call on 0800 197 8010 and they’ll be happy to help you with the signup process.

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

And the best bit? You can do it all away from home, online, or in your local community. Whatever suits you best.

What is NCS?

Welcome to NCS. We’re here to help young people grow their strengths. Over 750,000 young people have already done NCS, and in 2023 we’re offering a range of experiences — away from home, local community, and online.

How does NCS help young people to grow their strengths? 

NCS offers a range of different types of experiences which are designed to help young people grow their strengths, boost their confidence, learn new skills, build their resilience, and make new friends. 

Away from home experiences

Now live! Calling all the adventurers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to make a change in the world. Are you up for stepping outside your comfort zone, and spending five days with other young people learning new skills? Then grab your place today.

Local Community Experiences

Coming soon. Want to have a positive impact, meet new people, and learn new skills? Then social action projects and volunteering in your community could be just the thing! Don’t miss out — let us know if you’re interested and we’ll let you know as soon as they launch.    

Online Experiences 

Coming soon. Grow your skills while sitting on your sofa! You could take part in a range of innovative online experiences to boost your independence, resilience, and employability skills. Don’t wait for someone else to post about this on Insta.

The five-day away from home experiences are focused on one of three themes: employability (‘Boss It’), life skills (‘Live It’), or social action (‘Change It’). 

The community experiences are taking place all over the country, giving young people the opportunity to take part in regular activities in their local area.

The online experiences can be done from home — on a laptop or smartphone. There are a range of different formats available, from content which can be consumed at your own pace, to live sessions with other young people and experts. 

Each experience gives young people the opportunity to grow their strengths, build their confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends with people from different backgrounds.

How much does it cost?

The local community and online experiences are free of charge. The price of away from home experience is £95 — and bursaries are available. Did you know that the cost of providing an away from home experience is up to £1,500 per person? So, £95 is a pretty sweet deal, as the rest of the costs are funded by the government.

How do I sign up for an NCS experience? 

Whether you’d like to do an away from home experience, or a local community or online one, you can sign up at https://wearencs.com/ or give one of the team a call on 0800 197 8010 and they’ll be happy to help you with the signup process.

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

And the best bit? You can do it all away from home, online, or in your local community. Whatever suits you best.

What is NCS?

Welcome to NCS. We’re here to help young people grow their strengths. Over 750,000 young people have already done NCS, and in 2023 we’re offering a range of experiences — away from home, local community, and online.

How does NCS help young people to grow their strengths? 

NCS offers a range of different types of experiences which are designed to help young people grow their strengths, boost their confidence, learn new skills, build their resilience, and make new friends. 

Away from home experiences

Now live! Calling all the adventurers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to make a change in the world. Are you up for stepping outside your comfort zone, and spending five days with other young people learning new skills? Then grab your place today.

Local Community Experiences

Coming soon. Want to have a positive impact, meet new people, and learn new skills? Then social action projects and volunteering in your community could be just the thing! Don’t miss out — let us know if you’re interested and we’ll let you know as soon as they launch.    

Online Experiences 

Coming soon. Grow your skills while sitting on your sofa! You could take part in a range of innovative online experiences to boost your independence, resilience, and employability skills. Don’t wait for someone else to post about this on Insta.

The five-day away from home experiences are focused on one of three themes: employability (‘Boss It’), life skills (‘Live It’), or social action (‘Change It’). 

The community experiences are taking place all over the country, giving young people the opportunity to take part in regular activities in their local area.

The online experiences can be done from home — on a laptop or smartphone. There are a range of different formats available, from content which can be consumed at your own pace, to live sessions with other young people and experts. 

Each experience gives young people the opportunity to grow their strengths, build their confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends with people from different backgrounds.

How much does it cost?

The local community and online experiences are free of charge. The price of away from home experience is £95 — and bursaries are available. Did you know that the cost of providing an away from home experience is up to £1,500 per person? So, £95 is a pretty sweet deal, as the rest of the costs are funded by the government.

How do I sign up for an NCS experience? 

Whether you’d like to do an away from home experience, or a local community or online one, you can sign up at https://wearencs.com/ or give one of the team a call on 0800 197 8010 and they’ll be happy to help you with the signup process.

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

Step 1. Join our community and create a volunteer profile.

Step 2. Get your ID verified

Step 3. Get matched with the perfect roles for you based on your skills, availability and the causes you care about.

Volunteering has a lot to offer for anyone who loves to help others and give back to the community. From virtual to in person, from environment to food poverty, there are so many ways you can start helping now. Join us and find your perfect role.

You can find out more, register and apply here:  https://doit.life/volunteer

You will have to log in or register to apply. 

Do-it - are still offering long-term and short-term placement updated on 28/09/2024. Students are required to complete an application form on the website.

Step 1. Join our community and create a volunteer profile.

Step 2. Get your ID verified

Step 3. Get matched with the perfect roles for you based on your skills, availability and the causes you care about.

Volunteering has a lot to offer for anyone who loves to help others and give back to the community. From virtual to in person, from environment to food poverty, there are so many ways you can start helping now. Join us and find your perfect role.

You can find out more, register and apply here:  https://doit.life/volunteer

Do-it - are still offering long-term and short-term placement updated on 28/09/2024. Students are required to complete an application form on the website.

You will have to log in or register to apply. 

And the best bit? You can do it all away from home, online, or in your local community. Whatever suits you best.

What is NCS?

Welcome to NCS. We’re here to help young people grow their strengths. Over 750,000 young people have already done NCS, and in 2023 we’re offering a range of experiences — away from home, local community, and online.

How does NCS help young people to grow their strengths? 

NCS offers a range of different types of experiences which are designed to help young people grow their strengths, boost their confidence, learn new skills, build their resilience, and make new friends. 

Away from home experiences

Now live! Calling all the adventurers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to make a change in the world. Are you up for stepping outside your comfort zone, and spending five days with other young people learning new skills? Then grab your place today.

Local Community Experiences

Coming soon. Want to have a positive impact, meet new people, and learn new skills? Then social action projects and volunteering in your community could be just the thing! Don’t miss out — let us know if you’re interested and we’ll let you know as soon as they launch.    

Online Experiences 

Coming soon. Grow your skills while sitting on your sofa! You could take part in a range of innovative online experiences to boost your independence, resilience, and employability skills. Don’t wait for someone else to post about this on Insta.

The five-day away from home experiences are focused on one of three themes: employability (‘Boss It’), life skills (‘Live It’), or social action (‘Change It’). 

The community experiences are taking place all over the country, giving young people the opportunity to take part in regular activities in their local area.

The online experiences can be done from home — on a laptop or smartphone. There are a range of different formats available, from content which can be consumed at your own pace, to live sessions with other young people and experts. 

Each experience gives young people the opportunity to grow their strengths, build their confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends with people from different backgrounds.

How much does it cost?

The local community and online experiences are free of charge. The price of away from home experience is £95 — and bursaries are available. Did you know that the cost of providing an away from home experience is up to £1,500 per person? So, £95 is a pretty sweet deal, as the rest of the costs are funded by the government.

How do I sign up for an NCS experience? 

Whether you’d like to do an away from home experience, or a local community or online one, you can sign up at https://wearencs.com/ or give one of the team a call on 0800 197 8010 and they’ll be happy to help you with the signup process.

NCS is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

Headway Birmingham & Solihull have been providing specialist brain injury services locally since 1983. They operate a range of support and activities from their three hubs and out and about in the community, aimed at supporting the whole family on the brain injury journey. Whether you just need to chat to someone, want practical support, want to meet other people who understand or don’t have a clue where to start, just give them a call. Their staff can help by listening and tailoring their support to suit your individual set of circumstances. 

Mission Statement “Our aim is to promote greater understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide support, information and services for people who have sustained brain injury, their families and carers.”

Detailed below is a list of possible Volunteering vacancies within Headway Birmingham and Solihull assisting in specific areas throughout their expanding services.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT (Voluntary) Assisting our Trainers in the delivery of activity sessions, in small groups and to individuals, at Headway House, Leighton House, Satellite groups and within the Community. Activity sessions may include - Education, cognition, social skills, computing, craft etc. Skills required: - Be able to assist the Trainers with the preparation and delivery of a session, working as part of a group or on a 1 to 1 basis. A good standard of education is required. You must be self – motivated, reliable, patient, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour. 

GENERAL ASSISTANT (Voluntary) Participating in general tasks around the Development Centre i.e. helping with drinks, washing up and preparing lunches. Skills required: - It is important you have an awareness of food hygiene and have general domestic skills. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour. 

DAILY LIVING SKILLS ASSISTANT (Voluntary) The DLS section at Leighton House Duties would include: Assisting our staff by means of supporting brain injured people in the carrying out of basic tasks i.e., washing up, or making a cup of tea, through to making a meal. Skills Required: - Patience and caring at all times to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of all at the Centre. Outgoing personality with a good sense of humour. 

MINIBUS DRIVER Hours 9:30am – 2:30pm drive the minibus to offsite activities on an ad hoc basis. 

CARERS SERVICES Assisting the Carers team including Family Support Workers providing counselling services, helping with fundraising events such as the Fun Run and supporting with office duties. Skills required: - To have a neat and tidy appearance, to understand the needs and concerns of carers and families, to be reliable and trustworthy, have a friendly manner and have good listening skills. 

COUNSELLORS - Must have completed a counselling-related qualification, have a BACP Membership and professional indemnity insurance. 

OFFICE ASSISTANT (Voluntary) Carry out general office duties under the guidance of the Administrator. Skills required: - You should have a good standard of education, be familiar with computer systems, have knowledge of administrative procedures and have an appropriate and clear telephone manner. It is important you have good organisation skills and be self - motivated. 

SPORTS AND WELL BEING Supporting our User led groups in the community where brain injured people come together to access activities and enjoy different pursuits with peers. Helping at events such as lunch and cinema clubs, swimming and bowling, sports, the gym, cycling etc. held throughout each month. 

FISHERMEN/ WOMEN - Assisting our clients to catch fish and use nets, fishing rods, traps etc. correctly offsite. 

CHARITY SHOP ASSISTANT – Great Barr and Rubery Carry out Charity Shop duties under the guidance of the shop Manager. Skills required: - You should be self – motivated and have good organizational and people skills. You must be reliable, patient, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour. It is important you are fit and healthy as some of your duties may require lifting and carrying. 

FUNDRAISING Helping with fundraising events, attending and volunteering at the events and assisting with office duties. Skills required: - To be flexible, to have good people skills such as meeting and greeting, to be confidence and be able to help arrange and organise events. 

GARDENER/ MAINTENANCE We need a Volunteer Gardener/Maintenance person to join us at Leighton House to assist our caretaker in carrying out general tasks around the centre. Duties would include: Maintaining the site by gardening, mowing, digging, planting. General maintenance duties within our Grade II listed building, to include practical work such as painting and DIY projects. General gardening and handyman skills are an advantage. Headway Birmingham and Solihull also have volunteering opportunities in other areas of the organisation. These include being a befriender or a Board Member.

ENQUIRY LINE For further information or details on their services please call the team on 0121 457 7541 (Ext. 5) (Monday—Friday) 

You can contact the Work Experience team at the college for a volunteer application form, which you can complete and return to Headway

or you can 

Email: personnel@headway-bs.org.uk

Visit their website to find out more an apply: https://www.headway-bs.org.uk/volunteering

Headway Birmingham & Solihull are still offering students Work Experience and updated on the 28/08/2024.

Head Office:

Headway Birmingham & Solihull, 

Leighton House, 

20 Chapel Rise, 

Rednal, 

Birmingham.

B45 9SN. 

Moseley Hub:

Headway House

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Moseley

B13 8JL

Wylde Green Hub:

380-384 Birmingham ROAD

Wylde Green

Birmingham

B72 1YH

Promoting Well-Being & Good Mental Health Through Rhythm & Sound

Beat It Percussion CIC aims to promote good mental health and support well-being through the medium of rhythm and sound. 

They became a Community Interest Company in 2013 and have built a track record for providing therapeutic drumming and sound relaxation for a diverse range of groups in the community. Their innovative work with people who are living with dementia and their carers is well-recognised.  

Now based in Sandwell and Birmingham, Beat It is establishing itself as a service provider across the region.

Services:

Rhythm for The Brain (formerly Rhythm for Well-being) Sessions are multi-sensory music workshops for of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The majority of their Rhythm for the Brain sessions are provided for adults aged 50 and over and those with additional support needs.

Sound Relaxation

Imagine being in a peaceful, safe space, leaving all your worries and responsibilities behind and being bathed in beautiful, mesmerising sounds. You enter a dream-like state, floating on the sounds and experiencing pure relaxation. That is a Sound Bath.

We started to notice how people were drawn to our relaxing sensory instruments when we used them to finish our Rhythm for the Brain sessions. Many people respond very quickly to the overlapping harmonics produced by a tongue drum, or the sound of waves made by the Ocean drum.

A Gentle Beat project draws from techniques and instruments from the sound therapy discipline giving people who are often overlooked the opportunity for a creative experience. They passionately believe that people at all stages of life have the right to enjoy creativity and intimate human communications. This project is targeted at settings providing end-of-life and nursing care.

Community arts and voluntary sector projects
Their interactive and relaxation sessions lend themselves to community and themed events focused on well-being and interaction. Over the last 11 years Beat It Percussion has been involved in many community arts ventures from carnivals to concerts, themed events and busking.

Intergenerational Work using rhythm to integrate diverse groups in the community

Beat It Percussion is a dementia-friendly organisation. This important part of their work aims to embed greater awareness about dementia and its related issues within our communities, and recognising their continuing value as individuals in our society.

Fear and misunderstanding surround the subjects of ageing and dementia in the wider community. Through bringing children and young people into close contact with people in care settings this begins to change to acceptance and understanding. They use rhythm, song and socialising to introduce school children to elders and create events that are uplifting and rewarding for all who participate.

Work Experience
Beat It Percussion met with the Sandwell College Work Experience team and are looking to offer placements to students from various departments including music and performing arts, art and design, photography, computing, business and public service. Placements may include community sessions, preparing leaflets and publicity material, preparing online content and sound recording.

Percussion sessions
They are also able to offer sessions to foundation learning students at the college which include sensory learning and this is something that the foundation learning team are exploring. 

SWBH - are still offering short - term and long term placements. Information can be found on the website updated 28/08/2024

Contact:

Lynn Kay (CEO)

Email: info@beatitpercussion.co.uk

Telephone

07875 090 946

Website: https://www.beatitpercussion.co.uk/

Promoting Well-Being & Good Mental Health Through Rhythm & Sound

Beat It Percussion CIC aims to promote good mental health and support well-being through the medium of rhythm and sound. 

They became a Community Interest Company in 2013 and have built a track record for providing therapeutic drumming and sound relaxation for a diverse range of groups in the community. Their innovative work with people who are living with dementia and their carers is well-recognised.  

Now based in Sandwell and Birmingham, Beat It is establishing itself as a service provider across the region.

Services:

Rhythm for The Brain (formerly Rhythm for Well-being) Sessions are multi-sensory music workshops for of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The majority of their Rhythm for the Brain sessions are provided for adults aged 50 and over and those with additional support needs.

Sound Relaxation

Imagine being in a peaceful, safe space, leaving all your worries and responsibilities behind and being bathed in beautiful, mesmerising sounds. You enter a dream-like state, floating on the sounds and experiencing pure relaxation. That is a Sound Bath.

We started to notice how people were drawn to our relaxing sensory instruments when we used them to finish our Rhythm for the Brain sessions. Many people respond very quickly to the overlapping harmonics produced by a tongue drum, or the sound of waves made by the Ocean drum.

A Gentle Beat project draws from techniques and instruments from the sound therapy discipline giving people who are often overlooked the opportunity for a creative experience. They passionately believe that people at all stages of life have the right to enjoy creativity and intimate human communications. This project is targeted at settings providing end-of-life and nursing care.

Community arts and voluntary sector projects
Their interactive and relaxation sessions lend themselves to community and themed events focused on well-being and interaction. Over the last 11 years Beat It Percussion has been involved in many community arts ventures from carnivals to concerts, themed events and busking.

Intergenerational Work using rhythm to integrate diverse groups in the community

Beat It Percussion is a dementia-friendly organisation. This important part of their work aims to embed greater awareness about dementia and its related issues within our communities, and recognising their continuing value as individuals in our society.

Fear and misunderstanding surround the subjects of ageing and dementia in the wider community. Through bringing children and young people into close contact with people in care settings this begins to change to acceptance and understanding. They use rhythm, song and socialising to introduce school children to elders and create events that are uplifting and rewarding for all who participate.

Work Experience
Beat It Percussion met with the Sandwell College Work Experience team and are looking to offer placements to students from various departments including music and performing arts, art and design, photography, computing, business and public service. Placements may include community sessions, preparing leaflets and publicity material, preparing online content and sound recording.

Percussion sessions
They are also able to offer sessions to foundation learning students at the college which include sensory learning and this is something that the foundation learning team are exploring. 

Beat It Percussion are still offering long-term placement updated on 28/09/2024. Students are required to complete an application form on the website.

Contact:

Lynn Kay (CEO)

Email: info@beatitpercussion.co.uk

Telephone

07875 090 946

Website: https://www.beatitpercussion.co.uk/

SWBH NHS Trust are currently recruiting various long-term volunteers for the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opens in 2024, but they expect all new recruits to start as soon as they are able to, on one of their other sites until the new hospital opens. This means that volunteers will already have experience in a hospital environment, and once in the new hospital they will know their tasks and will only need to understand the layout of the MMUH. 

They are looking to recruit various roles including:

Creative Health & Wellbeing Workshop Volunteers

People's Gallery Assistants

Catering Assistant Support Volunteers 

Navigators to work on main doors, A&E etc. 

To find out more please Email: patriciahunt@nhs.net

Contact is: 

Patricia Hunt, MMUH Volunteer Recruiting Manager

SWBH Volunteers Service, 

Management Block, City Hospital, 

Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH.

Email: patriciahunt@nhs.net -

Unfortunately SWBH do not offer short term work placements, as it is quite a process to recruit volunteers, and it includes DBS checks, references,, training, uniforms and ID badges. For this reason, they only offer longer-term volunteering placements. 

SWBH are still offering long-term placement updated on 28/09/2024. Students are required to complete an application form on the website.

SWBH NHS Trust are currently recruiting various long-term volunteers for the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opens in 2024, but they expect all new recruits to start as soon as they are able to, on one of their other sites until the new hospital opens. This means that volunteers will already have experience in a hospital environment, and once in the new hospital they will know their tasks and will only need to understand the layout of the MMUH. 

They are looking to recruit various roles including:

Creative Health & Wellbeing Workshop Volunteers

People's Gallery Assistants

Catering Assistant Support Volunteers 

Navigators to work on main doors, A&E etc. 

To find out more please Email: patriciahunt@nhs.net

Contact is: 

Patricia Hunt, MMUH Volunteer Recruiting Manager

SWBH Volunteers Service, 

Management Block, City Hospital, 

Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH.

Email: patriciahunt@nhs.net

Unfortunately SWBH do not offer short term work placements, as it is quite a process to recruit volunteers, and it includes DBS checks, references,, training, uniforms and ID badges. For this reason, they only offer longer-term volunteering placements. 

SWBH are still offering long-term placement updated on 28/09/2024. Students are required to complete an application form on the website.

They have seven Day Care Centres offering support five days a week situated in Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Shard End, Bartley Green, Acocks Green , Kings Norton and Harborne.

They are looking to work with Sandwell College, Cadbury College and CSM to offer volunteering and work experience opportunities to students and obtain support with delivering services.

 They have a range of projects and volunteering opportunities:

·  Intergenerational Befriending Project 

This project aims to reduce social isolation for older adults in Birmingham, by making connections with younger people aged 18-25 through letter writing, phone calls and face to face meetings.  

· Office Volunteers / central functions

There are also opportunities to work in the head office / other offices carrying out a range of tasks including dealing with administration, taking calls, sending correspondence

·  Café Volunteers

Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about customer service and hospitality skills, but will also help out with social and support groups including armed forces veterans groups, exercise and wellbeing groups and IT support groups.

· IT Support Sessions and Surgeries

The charity host regular support sessions where older people bring in mobile devices, laptops, tablets etc. and are supported by younger people with IT knowledge with sending and receiving e-mails, accessing information via the internet, developing social media skills etc. 

For more information on volunteering with Age Concern Birmingham please contact the Work Experience Team at the college. 

Age Concern are offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024. Students are required to complete a online application form on the website.

They have seven Day Care Centres offering support five days a week situated in Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Shard End, Bartley Green, Acocks Green , Kings Norton and Harborne.

They are looking to work with Sandwell College, Cadbury College and CSM to offer volunteering and work experience opportunities to students and obtain support with delivering services.

 They have a range of projects and volunteering opportunities:

·  Intergenerational Befriending Project 

This project aims to reduce social isolation for older adults in Birmingham, by making connections with younger people aged 18-25 through letter writing, phone calls and face to face meetings.  

· Office Volunteers / central functions

There are also opportunities to work in the head office / other offices carrying out a range of tasks including dealing with administration, taking calls, sending correspondence

·  Café Volunteers

Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about customer service and hospitality skills, but will also help out with social and support groups including armed forces veterans groups, exercise and wellbeing groups and IT support groups. 

For more information on volunteering with Age Concern Birmingham please contact the Work Experience Team at the college. 

Age Concern are offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024. Students are required to complete a online application form on the website.

Our primary objective is to improve the well-being of local people, especially the most vulnerable, through the provision of high quality, responsive, services and initiatives.

It is a partnership of health, social care and wellbeing organisations working in the community. There’s some really good organisations who are members and their website is a good source of potential work experience placements:

https://communitiesinsync.info/

Communities In SYNC - are offering short term and long term placement further information on the website updated on 28/08.2024.

Cranstoun, Sandwell aims to provide a safe and supportive environment to help people make the changes they need to live safer and healthier lives.

They empower and support people to make positive changes with their person-centered and flexible approach. They are here to help people, their friends and family and there’s no problem too big.

At Cranstoun Sandwell, there is access to:

• Information and advice

• Assessments

• Advice and referral for additional services e.g. housing or finances

• Drug and alcohol detoxification

• Family information and support

• Group sessions and programmes

• Health MOTs

• Access to mutual aid

• Needle exchange

• One-to-one sessions

• Harm reduction advice

• Prescribing services

• Recovery champions and peer support

• Recovery-focused treatment

Volunteering:

Cranstoun Sandwell has a number of volunteer roles, which can be flexible to suit you. If you would like to get involved, please contact them (contact details below). 

What does it take to be a volunteer?

You’ll need to be able to commit to a few regular hours every week or so, a passion for helping people and an interest in what we do.

In return, they offer structured training sessions to support you while you volunteer with them. The training covers the following topics:

• Harm Reduction

• Relapse Prevention

• Self-Awareness

• Boundaries and Confidentiality

• Equality and Diversity

• Dual Diagnosis

• Safeguarding

• Motivational Interviewing

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Cranstoun Drug and Alcohol Services is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

Contact:

Simon Wollaston, 

Team Leader,

Cranstoun Sandwell,

Alberta Building, 128b Oldbury Road,

Smethwick, B66 1JE. 

Tel. 0121 553 1333

Email: sandwell@cranstoun.org.uk 

Website: https://cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/alcohol-other-drugs/sandwell/

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

They can deliver a 30-minute presentation on their services and answer any questions you might have around what support is available to young people. They usually deliver these presentations to 16+. 

They are unable to offer work experience placements but people can sign up as a volunteer, but the hours vary depending on what events are going on in the local area. 

They are also keen to take part in any events going on at the college and share their resources. 

Contact:

Hannah Garner, 

Community Development Officer, 

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide,

First Floor, Camomile House, 

Embassy Drive, Edgbaston, 

Birmingham, B15 1TP

Telephone: 0121 437 0411

Email: Hannah.garner@papyrus-uk.org

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

The list covers everything from Addiction & Recovery Support, through to Transport. 

It is useful as a welfare tool, but students could also use it as a tool to find charitable or support organisations that could offer a work experience placement or a volunteer role. There are sections on exercise, sport and recreation and sections relevant to business & finance, public service and health and social care. 

You can access the database here:

https://route2wellbeing.info/

Updated on the 27/08/2024 are taking students.

At BWC, we can support individuals to undertake work experience in both clinical and non-clinical departments, and we ensure that individuals and departmental risk assessments and initial training needs if required are met prior to the commencement of the work experience placement.

Please be aware that completion of the application form for work experience placement does not guarantee a place on the programme, and we might not be able to match your requirements to the placements we have on offer.

Benefits of work experience at BWC

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.

• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.

• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.

• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.

• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

The hospital is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

Please contact bwc.workexperience@nhs.net for any information or work experience queries.

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.
• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.
• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.
• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.
• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.
• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.
• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.
• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.
• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.
• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.
• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.
• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.
• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

Urbantrix UTX Academy is a private centre with the main focus on Parkour, Tricking and Tumbling.

They offer a varied program with price options for all levels of interest, but with greater emphasis on group classes. Their instructors have access to continual training with some of the area's top professional coaches. This provides their students with up-to-date tricks and techniques. 

They run sessions in the evenings and at weekends at several different locations including Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Tamworth. They also run holiday clubs in school holidays. 

If any students are interested in work experience with UTX Academy, and they are flexible over time UTX would be happy to hear from them.

Nathan is offering students work experience updated on 27/08/2204.

Contact:

Nathan Salmon, 

Project Manager, 

UTX Academy, 

Tel. 07791 204 675

E-mail: urbantrix@hotmail.co.uk

www.utxacademy.com

There are a few issues that make it harder – students would probably have to be aged 18+, although he said that he could try to ask them to be flexible on this.

Also, the prisons he works in are HM Prison Birmingham (Winson Green), Wolverhampton (Oakwood) and Lichfield (Swinfen Hall). Swinfen might be a bit far, but students may be able to get to Winson Green or Wolverhampton. Also students may have to get a DBS check.

The prison staff will come back to me about what opportunities may be available and to possibly arrange a meeting to discuss it further.

Chris also said that he is working with the prisons on an art project at the moment. The prisons have all got building work going on and they have wooden boards up around the construction sites. What the prisons would like to do is get local artists involved who can do murals / legal graffiti etc. on the boards to make them more visually appealing and to prevent illegal graffiti / anti-social behaviour etc.

More details to follow.

Contact details:

Chris.Milton@cadbury.ac.uk

They can also offer work experience placements supporting their PE Coach at the school, but this would be on Monday and Wednesday only.

All enquiries should be addressed to:

Ms. Leonie Ward,

SENCO,

Fairway Primary Academy,

Muirfield Gardens,

Kings Norton,

Birmingham,

B38 8XQ.

Tel. 0121 464 3200

E-Mail: lward@fwp.greenheartlearning.org

Web: www.fairwayprimary.com

E-mail contact is preferable, as Leonie has teaching responsibilities, so can be hard to contact by telephone. The school is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

Students will require the college to complete a DBS Check before they can start a placement. Please contact the work experience team. The school are offering a place to students.

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for Volunteer Learning Support Assistants to support our adult learners in various community learning settings including: Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning (Virtual & On-site), and On-site classrooms located at our adult learning centres, as well as outreach centres across the city.

Volunteers are required to provide additional learning support to individuals and groups under the full supervision of the class teacher throughout the academic year (2023-2024) in a variety of accredited and vocational courses at different levels (from beginners to advanced) including: Maths, English, Biology, various IT & Business courses, Counselling and Mentoring Skills, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and British Sign Language (BSL), Floristry, Textiles, Arts & Crafts, as well as a range of SEND courses for Learners with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties, and short introductory courses.

Further information about our courses can be found on the BAES Homepage at https://www.learnbaes.ac.uk/

Experience is not essential. However, we need volunteers who have good communication skills, can work effectively with others, and can demonstrate empathy, and patience, as well as a readiness to undertake all relevant training and procedures required for the role.

Volunteers recruited in core subjects such as Maths and English are expected to hold Level 2 qualifications. No payments are made to volunteers. However, when available, there are opportunities for training and personal development to build on current skills and to support volunteers to work more effectively. Progression into paid employment, where appropriate, is also supported. Travel expenses for public transport can be claimed by volunteers who request it.

Right to Work checks and references will be required. In addition, a DBS check must be completed before volunteer placements are confirmed. This is at no cost to the volunteer.

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping our adult learners to achieve their personal and career goals! So, join us today in this very rewarding role!

We are extremely grateful for offers of additional support from the community for the community! Are taking Volunteer Learning Support Assistants - updated on 27/04/2024

For further details and an application form, please visit our website www.learnbaes.ac.uk/volunteering or email the BAES Volunteer Coordinator, Sona Odogwu, volunteering@baes.ac.uk Work mobile 07592 586471

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for Volunteer Learning Support Assistants to support our adult learners in various community learning settings including: Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning (Virtual & On-site), and On-site classrooms located at our adult learning centres, as well as outreach centres across the city.

Volunteers are required to provide additional learning support to individuals and groups under the full supervision of the class teacher throughout the academic year (2023-2024) in a variety of accredited and vocational courses at different levels (from beginners to advanced) including: Maths, English, Biology, various IT & Business courses, Counselling and Mentoring Skills, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and British Sign Language (BSL), Floristry, Textiles, Arts & Crafts, as well as a range of SEND courses for Learners with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties, and short introductory courses.

Further information about our courses can be found on the BAES Homepage at https://www.learnbaes.ac.uk/

Experience is not essential. However, we need volunteers who have good communication skills, can work effectively with others, can demonstrate empathy, patience, as well as a readiness to undertake all relevant training and procedures required for the role.

Volunteers recruited in core subjects such as Maths and English are expected to hold Level 2 qualifications. No payments are made to volunteers. However, when available, there are opportunities for training and personal development to build on current skills and to support volunteers to work more effectively. Progression into paid employment, where appropriate, is also supported. Travel expenses for public transport can be claimed by volunteers who request it.

Right to Work checks and references will be required. In addition, a DBS check must be completed before volunteer placements are confirmed. This is at no cost to the volunteer.

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping our adult learners to achieve their personal and career goals! So, join us today in this very rewarding role!

We are extremely grateful for offers of additional support from the community for the community!

For further details and an application form, please visit our website www.learnbaes.ac.uk/volunteering or email the BAES Volunteer Coordinator, Sona Odogwu, volunteering@baes.ac.uk Work mobile 07592 586471 The school is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for Volunteer Learning Support Assistants to support our adult learners in various community learning settings including: Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning (Virtual & On-site), and On-site classrooms located at our adult learning centres, as well as outreach centres across the city.

Volunteers are required to provide additional learning support to individuals and groups under the full supervision of the class teacher throughout the academic year (2023-2024) in a variety of accredited and vocational courses at different levels (from beginners to advanced) including: Maths, English, Biology, various IT & Business courses, Counselling and Mentoring Skills, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and British Sign Language (BSL), Floristry, Textiles, Arts & Crafts, as well as a range of SEND courses for Learners with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties, and short introductory courses.

Further information about our courses can be found on the BAES Homepage at https://www.learnbaes.ac.uk/

Experience is not essential. However, we need volunteers who have good communication skills, can work effectively with others, can demonstrate empathy, patience, as well as a readiness to undertake all relevant training and procedures required for the role.

Volunteers recruited in core subjects such as Maths and English are expected to hold Level 2 qualifications. No payments are made to volunteers. However, when available, there are opportunities for training and personal development to build on current skills and to support volunteers to work more effectively. Progression into paid employment, where appropriate, is also supported. Travel expenses for public transport can be claimed by volunteers who request it.

Right to Work checks and references will be required. In addition, a DBS check must be completed before volunteer placements are confirmed. This is at no cost to the volunteer.

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping our adult learners to achieve their personal and career goals! So, join us today in this very rewarding role!

We are extremely grateful for offers of additional support from the community for the community!

For further details and an application form, please visit our website www.learnbaes.ac.uk/volunteering or email the BAES Volunteer Coordinator, Sona Odogwu, volunteering@baes.ac.uk Work mobile 07592 586471 The school is offering students work experience - updated on 27/09/2024.

We host a range of activities, workshops, events and scratch nights at The Old Rep Theatre for people of all ages interested in the Arts. Whether you are interested in acting, singing, dancing, script writing, performing, backstage roles, producing or directing - there is something for everyone.

We work alongside a creative team consisting of industry professionals including dancers, actors, writers, producers and directors. Whether your child is interested in drama, dance, singing or creative writing, we will have the workshop for them.

Up To Scratch is a monthly development evening that has been set up to give creatives a city-centre platform to develop their work. It’s all about bringing new work to The Old Rep! https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/up-to-scratch

If you have any work that you would like to perform yourself, or by others, email darren.knapton@oldreptheatre.co.uk.

WRITE UP!

THE OLD REP’S NEW WRITING GROUP...

Our brand-new writing group Write UP! offers a welcoming, friendly, supportive space where you can develop your writing and meet other writers. You can enjoy a range of activities and exercises to kick-start your creative juices and get that script or performance piece started, continued or finished, with the opportunity to showcase extracts at any stage of development at our popular scripts-in-development night, Up To Scratch.  

If you have any enquiries or would like to be involved please contact our Theatre Manager, Darren Knapton, via info@oldreptheatre.co.uk

https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/write-up

We work alongside a creative team consisting of industry professionals including dancers, actors, writers, producers and directors. Whether your child is interested in drama, dance, singing or creative writing, we will have the workshop for them.

The Old Rep Theatre Birmingham events are currently taking on students updated on 27/08/2024.

https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/workshops

45 Station St, Birmingham B5 4DY

0121 359 9444

info@oldreptheatre.co.uk

https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/

https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/get-involved

https://www.oldreptheatre.co.uk/our-team

In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the sector to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based industries.

With salaries in STEM being 20% higher than other sectors, this helps young people progress to better-paid jobs and economic stability.

https://in2scienceuk.org/

Overview:

Discover the Science of Sound! Join our virtual work experience program and explore the fascinating world of acoustics. Learn how sound affects our lives and the environment, and gain practical skills to pursue a career in this dynamic field. This program opens the door to a diverse and expansive realm of acoustics careers, offering insights into roles, specialisations, and abundant opportunities.

Key Benefits:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from renowned acoustics professionals.

• Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical projects and interactive sessions.

• Career Development: Explore different career paths and industry roles.

• Earn a Certificate: Receive a certificate to validate your new skills.
  
  Plus, you'll get to find out more about exciting events and opportunities run by the Institute of Acoustics, such as the 2024 Secondary Schools' Competition! Link: 2024 Secondary Schools' Competition

Programme dates

31st March 2024 - 30th March 2025

<a href="=https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/get-involved/join-our-youth-advisory-group/">=https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/get-involved/join-our-youth-advisory-group/</a> 

Here are the key details for the day:

What's in Store?

·  Explore Careers: Discover the ins and outs of banking and finance.

·  Learn About Degree Apprenticeships: Find out how students can earn a university degree debt-free while securing a job and earning a salary of £25,000!

·  Engage and Network: Take part in fun business challenges and connect with HSBC professionals.

·  Boost CV: Each participant will receive an HSBC work experience certificate to enhance their personal statements.

Event Details:

·  Dates: Choose either Monday, 30th September, or Wednesday, 2nd October.

·  Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

·  Location: HSBC Birmingham

·  Travel Costs: £15 will be provided to cover travel expenses!

We have 200 places available for this enriching experience.  Please encourage your students to take advantage of this incredible opportunity — it’s a day packed with learning, networking, and future career boosts. Plus, it’s free!

To secure a place, please ask your students to sign up using the link below by 5pm Friday 20th September 2024. Thank you for helping us spread the word. We know this experience will be invaluable for your Year 13 students.

https://forms.gle/p2nEGA8x2nLd4CZx7

Visit stalls in our Conference room marketplace showcasing various professions within the NHS, including Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals, Medicine & the Wider Healthcare Teams (hospitality, catering, administration, legal services, secretarial, security, portering Listen to guest speakers, participate in demonstrations, and discover an NHS career that fits your aspirations – booking arrangements will be confirmed in September, places will be limited so keep the date free and book early! 

<a href="=https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/get-involved/join-our-youth-advisory-group/">=https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/get-involved/join-our-youth-advisory-group/</a> 

Volunteer with us!

At Acorns, we provide care and support for life-limited or life-threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.

To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Blackheath shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers to receiving donations, and everything in between

As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:

• Engaging with customers

• Accepting and sorting donated stock

• Pricing donations for sale

• Working on the till

Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9 am to 5 pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.

Why Volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community

• Connect with like-minded people and make new friends

• Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience

• Opportunities to progress to other roles

• Access to free online courses

• Retail discounts

• Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards

Full training will be provided

Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more

FREE

🏥 Online Work Experience 💊

The Ultimate Online Work Experience Course

Less

• Decide if Medicine is for you

• Reflect on your Personal Statement

• Build the foundations for Medical School Interviews

<a href="https://courses.theaspiringmedics.co.uk/p/medicine-online-work-experience">https://courses.theaspiringmedics.co.uk/p/medicine-online-work-experience</a> 

Whether you’re assisting customers in one of our shops, part of a team running a fundraising event, helping behind the scenes in an office, or spending time with families in our services, by volunteering you can help make a difference to children and young people’s lives. 

You might be a jobseeker, retired, seeking asylum, in full or part-time employment or studying. Wherever you’re from, whatever your background, and however you choose to volunteer, you’ll be changing children’s lives. 

https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities#display=grid&s=date_advertised&o=desc&limit=14&include=image&public_search=true

Certificate of completion

Complete in 30-90 minutes

Overview

In this Sprint with Drax, you’ll take on the role of a Process Engineer in the sustainable energy industry. Your task is to review the new carbon capture process at Drax. You’ll need to consider any potential hazards associated with the carbon capture process and ways to mitigate any disruptions that could impact the process and people’s safety. Think you’ve got what it takes?

What’s Included

This Sprint is a way for you to carry out a real-world task and will give you a taste of what a future career with Drax could look like.

You’ll learn more about the role of a Process Engineer, along with an insight into the important role carbon capture and net zero play in combatting the climate crisis. You’ll hear from your mentor, a real Drax employee, who’ll provide you with the context you need to try out this task for yourself. 

You’ll learn from your Drax mentor through videos and compare your work with their model answers to refine your abilities even further. 

For the first 300 students who submit their work, Springpod will review it with support from Drax, and you will receive personalised feedback about your submission. This is a great opportunity to test your knowledge of the carbon capture process and find out just how well you did. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Click on the link https://shorturl.at/bOgUs

https://shorturl.at/O5Xm1

Ready to explore the world of dentistry? In this experience, you’ll dive into the various roles at mydentist, from dentists and dental nurses to treatment coordinators and practice managers. Discover what it takes to deliver outstanding patient care, learn about essential skills, and explore future career pathways in dentistry. 

What’s Included

With hands-on activities, real-life insights, and expert guidance, you’ll gain a unique understanding of dentistry and the opportunities that await. Whether you’re just curious or serious about a future in healthcare, this programme will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to take the next step.

Click on the link to find more information

<a href="https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/dentistry-work-experience-with-mydentist/WEXP-00408?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8gYQT6ulTt1KLkXqUIj15iC53yZiVby4ZrBJZGLHF2kGWoI3yv-PI4HazZ-lYEkXdN38A5en_0HsZXwaTJAm6vxYIHNS3t93NBS8ZVG9JbH0Xeb-I&_hsmi=336747162&utm_content=336747162&utm_source=hs_email">https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/dentistry-work-experience-with-mydentist/WEXP-00408?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8gYQT6ulTt1KLkXqUIj15iC53yZiVby4ZrBJZGLHF2kGWoI3yv-PI4HazZ-lYEkXdN38A5en_0HsZXwaTJAm6vxYIHNS3t93NBS8ZVG9JbH0Xeb-I&_hsmi=336747162&utm_content=336747162&utm_source=hs_email</a>

You'll get to experience the full product development process and design your very own chocolate product, whilst working in groups with other students across the country.

During the 5 days you will hear from, and work with, a range of experts with different skills and careers within our business.

Throughout the week we will look at all the areas considered when developing a new product, from idea to shop floor and have sessions on the following:

• Learn from Product Developers how we come up with new product ideas. If you could create a product what would it be?

• Gather data with the Consumer Scientists to learn if consumers like your product.

• Think about how your product will be made and the role of Process Engineers  & Packaging Designers in this.

•  Understand how we ensure the Quality and safety of our products is maintained.

• Learn about Sales & Marketing- how you will advertise your product?

• Join us "Live from the Lab" as we uncover the technical analysis involved in product development.

• ... and a special session from our career's team on employability skills!

Come and join us on this journey through the development pipeline...

...and if you can show us that you've enjoyed your week and learned something new, there's a certificate for your CV too. (There is even a prize for the group who gives the best presentation when you present your final product idea on the Friday!)

So why not come and join us...

Please note: Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications therefore we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Deadline date - 16th May 2025

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/63CF138A-1A95-4863-6DE5-08DCFDAE17B5

Monday 7th & 14th of April

Tuesday 22nd & 29th of April

Tuesday 6th May  

Are you an aspiring lawyer eager to gain hands-on experience in the legal world? Join our exclusive 5-week virtual work experience programme, designed to give you an in-depth look into the profession with guidance from top barristers from Garden Court Chambers and high-flying solicitors at Baker McKenzie.

Each 90-minute weekly session will cover essential legal skills and knowledge, including:

🔹 Advocacy & Courtroom Skills – learn how to argue like a barrister

🔹 Legal Research & Case Preparation – develop critical thinking and analytical skills

🔹 Corporate Law & Contract Drafting – understand the role of a solicitor in the business world

You will also get stuck into structured legal projects, allowing you to develop essential skills such as mooting, problem solving, research and teamwork before presenting your findings and receiving feedback from the experts.

This is the perfect opportunity to stand out on your UCAS applications and future job prospects! 

Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early should we be oversubscribed.

Please use the link below to apply.

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/3DFD98D6-032B-4518-5AA9-08DD476D636C

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/E476B195-7489-4BAE-EC49-08DD9207725A

VWEX on Speakers for Schools

Begins: Jul 3, 2025

Ends: Jul 4, 2025

Duration:2 days

Times

From: 10:00 am

To: 03:00 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/C82BA431-45B4-4DBF-4E46-08DD8E2E9066

Dates

Begins: Jul 1, 2025

Ends: Jul 3, 2025

Duration:3 days

Times

From: 10:00 am

To: 04:00 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/8494C814-ADEB-4A3F-4CBF-08DD894BAC4B

Virtual work experience

by Royal Opera House

Dates

Begins: Jun 30, 2025

Ends: Jul 2, 2025

Duration:3 days

Times

From: 09:00 am

To: 03:00 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/96B64D2D-59C5-41BB-3B33-08DD87019B8B

Virtual work experience

by CACI

Dates

Begins: Jun 30, 2025

Ends: Jul 2, 2025

Duration:3 days

Times

From: 09:30 am

To: 02:30 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/792431BF-9743-4BE8-A9A8-08DD710229DD

Virtual work experience

by QinetiQ

Dates

Begins: Jul 1, 2025

Ends: Jul 3, 2025

Duration:3 days

Times

From: 10:00 am

To: 03:00 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/EF6785A2-AD4C-45A0-D351-08DD57E4ABB2

Virtual insight day

by Care UK

Dates

Begins: Jun 25, 2025

Ends: Jun 25, 2025

Duration:1 day

Times

From: 10:00 am

To: 02:00 pm

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/05147B94-15B5-4D6A-7A86-08DC27E8208B

If you are looking for a taster in working with exotic animals, the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park offers work experience placements of 1 or 2 weeks.

These placements are open to Year 10 and 11 school students looking to complete a week of work experience, as well as other students completing college- or university-level courses, or any other individuals interested in gaining experience in this sector.

We appreciate that parents and guardians may wish to enquire about these positions on the behalf of a young person, but we strongly encourage young people to apply to us on their own behalf where possible.

To enquire about completing one of these placements, email

bhamconservationpark@birmingham.gov.uk,

making clear what dates you are applying for.

We are happy to do our best to accommodate adults of any ability level to complete work experience here, but where there are issues of special educational needs we require a second adult to accompany the placement to act in a mentor role.

If you have any queries regarding work experience opportunities for any adult with additional needs, you can contact us via the above email address.