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A new inspiring poster for upper primary school students showing how engineers transform the way we design buildings.

A set of five lesson plans for key stage 1 and key stage 2, with accompanying teacher guidance and evidence review, exploring different careers and career pathways, produced by the PSHE Association with funding from The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) as part of their Start Small; Dream Big Primary Pilot.

The Fiver Challenge, from Young Enterprise, is a free national enterprise programme providing children aged 5-11, with first-hand experience of starting their own business with a £5 pledge in four weeks, entering exciting competitions along the way!   This year’s challenge will take place from the 3rd – 28th June 2024. 

Money Heroes is an award-winning FREE programme from Young Enterprise, supported by HSBC UK, seeking to transform financial education for primary children aged 3-11 at school & at home through a range of high-quality, fun and engaging resources including storybooks, games & applied learning activities.

I’m a Scientist is a student-led, online, enrichment activity connecting students with people working in a diverse range of roles in STEM.

Youth social action (YSA) refers to activities that young people do to make a positive difference to others or the environment. There are lots of ways in which young people can take practical action to make a positive difference.  

Teachers, employers, parents and other members of the community can all support youth social action. To help understand how it can benefit young people, schools, colleges and communities.

Short animations covering a range of technology topics to inspire primary school children about technology and the people working in tech roles.

Access free online interactive resources, ready-made lessons as part of the Barclays LifeSkills suite of career and money related learning activities, to help raise pupils’ aspirations and develop the skills needed for their future.