VIRTUAL TALKS
Speakers for Schools are excited to present our weekly Broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups and is accessible via the links below. The Inspiration Team will host these events a few times a term for students to attend at home.
To view anonymously, click the on Broadcast link in the schedule below and select: (Watch on the web instead > Join anonymously). Watch how to join the Broadcast
Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a login.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn on via the panel on the right hand side of the screen.
Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.
Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKERS
WEEK STARTING MONDAY 1st FEBRUARY
| DATE | SPEAKER | INFO |
| Mon 1st February 10-11am LINK TO JOIN | Dorothy Byrne, Editor-at-large, Channel 4, Chair, Ethical Journalism Network & Former Head of News and Current Affairs, Channel 4 For KS4-5/ S4-6 | Join us to hear Dorothy Byrne, Editor-at-large at Channel Four, previously Head of News and Current Affairs, share her insights into her career as a journalist. During her tenure, the channel’s news and current affairs programmes have won numerous BAFTA, RTA and Emmy awards. Dorothy will reflect on how to be successful in the world of work and will question whether we can trust the media. |
| Tues 2nd February 10-11am LINK TO JOIN | Branko Bjelobaba, Finance and Engaging in Democracy Speaker For KS4–5/ S4–6 | Join us here to hear Branko Bjelobaba, Finance and Engaging in Democracy Speaker, provide and honest approach as to what makes a difference in terms of presenting yourself and how success can follow failure. Branko has spoken at many schools and delivered one of our first live virtual event and speaks passionately about the UK financial services sector and also how young people can engage with democracy. |
| Tues 2nd February 2-3pm LINK TO JOIN | Speakers for Schools Experience Nursing Broadcast: Dr Crystal Oldman, CEO, The Queen’s Nursing Institute For KS4–5/ S4–6 | Join Speakers for Schools for our first Experience Nursing Broadcast with Dr Crystal Oldman CBE. Dr Crystal Oldman CBE joined the Queen’s Nursing Institute in November 2012 as Chief Executive. Crystal worked in the NHS for 18 years, the majority of which was in the field of community nursing, working with some of the most deprived communities in west London. An opportunity not to miss for students who would like to hear more about Crystal’s journey and an insight into working in nursing. |
| Thurs 4th February 2-3pm LINK TO JOIN | Penguin Talks in Partnership with Speakers for Schools: How to motivate yourself, with Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing For KS4–5/ S4–6 | Leading wellness professional, podcast host and author of The Power Hour, Adrienne Herbert joins personal trainer, blogger and best-selling author, Alice Liveing to discuss how students can motivate themselves and maintaining their wellbeing during lockdown |
HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS
- Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready
- You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
- For full speaker descriptions visit the Broadcast Schedule here
LIVE BROADCASTS LIBRARY & MORE
- Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here
- Please see our Schools Guide here.