Talking Futures: Activities

A flexible PowerPoint presentation template to introduce careers and education options to students and demonstrate the role their parents can play in their decision making. Includes homework activity for KS3-4 students.

Re-orienting the usual parents’ evening to offer an opportunity to discuss education and careers choices as well as progression. Includes preparation activity for parents who need more support.

A flexible PowerPoint presentation to introduce careers and education options to parents.

An activity to give students the confidence to initiate careers conversations at home.

An informal activity to help parents and students discuss skills and careers options with support from school/college.

A family teamwork challenge to explore how different skills and strengths can suit a range of career and education options.

A low-pressure session where families complete the Family action plan or Pathway planner with support from school or college staff.

A parent-friendly session where families can explore careers or education options with the school/college.

A fun quiz to familiarise families with information about careers and education options.

A Q&A session with a panel of employers to encourage parents to explore careers relating to a particular subject, skill or industry area with their child.

An activity which builds on students’ first one-to-one meeting with the Careers Adviser, with a second meeting between the Careers Adviser, the student and their parents.