School business links
Partnerships between schools and businesses are an effective way for teachers to intergrate practical business experience into their teaching and into the curriculum.
School business links can help pupils to develop real life problem solving skills, improve communication skills, assist pupils in making informed decisions about their future or make the transition from school into the workplace easier.
Employers, on the other hand, benefit through an enhanced community profile or access to development opportunities for employees.
School business link activities include:
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work experience
a way to enhance students' maturity and help them develop an undestanding of the world of work -
STEM
science, technology, engineering and maths aims to the relevance of science in everyday life -
workplace visits
gives pupils the opportunity to visit a local business and make a connection between their subjects and the real world -
mentoring
a volunteer from business who spends regularly time with a pupil to give support and encouragement. Mentoring supports pupils who are not achieving as well as they might
The National Education Business Partnership Network (NEBPN) is a national membership organisation that aims at raising teacher awareness of the world of work and the work-related curriculum. In conjunction with the DCSF, they support professional development placements for teachers and work experience for students.
Ealing contact:
Jamela Khan
Education Business Partnership Manager
Tel: (020) 7903 8795
Email:
jkhan@ealingebp.com
