The big assembly

As part of our careers education (CEIAG) programme pupils will be watching the 'The Big Assembly' during National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2020).

All pupils will watch the film during their Character & Culture classes across the week which commences on Monday.

The Big Assembly is a 30 minute online interactive webinar, where both teachers and students get involved; they’ll be able to ask panellists questions through a chat facility and vote in interactive polls throughout the broadcast.

It will be the seventh in a successful series of digital broadcasts, with audiences of thousands from across the UK simultaneously participating in conversations about their futures.

Amongst the panellists are current apprentices who will give students advice and information about apprenticeships and careers. The assembly demonstrates how inclusive apprenticeships are, with panellists from a host of different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds to those who live with mental and physical challenges.

National Apprenticeship Week (3 – 9 February 2020) is a time to recognise and applaud apprenticeship success stories across the country, extending the message to communities and audiences, including employers, that are less familiar with the value and return on investment they bring.