SECONDARY Sessions Menu

duration of session are 60 – 90 mins.

SessionDescription Suitability Content*
Myth Buster Discuss the wide variety of clinical roles and non-clinical roles within the NHS.  Highlighting NHS core values.

Entry routes into many of the 350+ roles: 
– Ages 
– Apprenticeships, College, University 
– Qualifications 

This interactive session is led on Nearpod. It will empower your students to ‘see what is out there’ and to start to make active plans for their future. 
Yr 7-Yr13 2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P, IT 
Myth Buster (SEND suitable) Discuss the wide variety of clinical roles and non-clinical roles within the NHS.  
NHS core values play a larger part in this session. We can provide practical, hands-on tasks rather than the using the Nearpod platform if this would be more suited to the Learners. 

Entry routes into roles suitable for the learners needs: 
– Ages 
– Apprenticeships, post-16 provision, supported Internships (EHCP) 
– Qualifications 

The session is interactive and will empower your students to ‘see what is out there’ and to start to make active plans for their future. 
Yr7 – Yr13 2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P 
NHS Apprenticeships Exploring the wide range of Apprenticeships available across both clinical and non-clinical roles within the NHS. 

We will discover: 
– Where to search for ‘live’ apprenticeships 
– How to apply 
– Writing a personal statement for an NHS role 

Great applications get interviews! Examples of good applications.
Yr10 – Yr132, 4, 5, 7, Lit, In-P, IT, NHS 
GCSE Subject Session Linking Curriculum skills and knowledge directly to a role within the NHS, 
Curriculum related task (liaison with subject lead required) 
– NHS Guest Speaker Talk– Q&A  
– Explore jobs/routes within this field  
– Apprenticeships/T-Level options explored 

The following sessions are not exhaustive of our offer – Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, IT, History, Geography, R.E, Citizenship, Drama, Music, Design Tech, Food Tech, Law, Business, P.E, Health & Social Care, Art. 
Yr9 – Yr11 2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P, IT, NHS
GCSE Subject Practical Session Linking Curriculum skills and knowledge directly to a role within the NHS using your on-site facilities. 

Practical curriculum related task (liaison with subject lead required) 
– NHS Guest Speaker Talk– Q&A  
– Explore jobs/routes within this field  
– Apprenticeships/T-Level options explored 

We are currently offering sessions in – Design Technology, Food Technology and Physics 
Yr9 – Yr11 2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P, IT, NHS
First Aid  
(RSE Curriculum) 
In partnership with the following, we can offer First Aid training that meets the statutory guidance within the RSE curriculum. 
 

– CPR – Practical 
– Defibrillator training – Practical 
– Difference between Heart Attack/ Cardiac Arrest 
– Paramedicine students – University of Portsmouth  
– Trained Paramedics/South Coast Ambulance Service staff 
Yr7 – Yr13 2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P, NHS 
School-based Work Experience ActivitiesIn discussion with schools, we can create Workplace Experience Tasks, based in NHS Departments.  

Example: 
– Recorded NHS staff introductory video 
– NHS brief for a task our staff could be posed 
– Microsoft/Google Slides to guide students 
– In school competition – best outcome produced by students. NHS certificate/Badge 
– Winners posted on NHS Socials (optional) 
– Personalised congratulatory video from NHS staff 
Yr10 & Yr11 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, Num, Lit, V, IT, NHS
NHS Day We can create a bespoke day for schools by facilitating several NHS sessions for students to carousel through across the school day. We use your school’s timings and facilities and upscale the number of 350+ and NHS Colleagues to lead the day. Yr7+2, 4, 5, 7, Num, Lit, In-P, IT, NHS 
COMING SOON – NHS 350+ TakeoverSecondary Roadshow in partnership with: 
 
NHS Roles represented by the extensive offer from our Hampshire and Isle of Wight Universities. Interactive hands-on stands showcasing: 
Degree routes 
Student Ambassadors 
Equipment 
Academic staff 
NHS Apprentice Ambassadors will also attend – NHS Apprenticeships stand. 
Various themed roadshows to ‘takeover’ your Sports Hall/large space will be available e.g, Health, Corporate, IT & Communications, Environmental. 

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*Content Key
Gatsby Benchmark 1Every school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents, teachers and employers.1
Gatsby Benchmark 2Every pupil, and their parents, should have access to good-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information.2
Gatsby Benchmark 3Pupils have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each pupil. A school’s careers programme should embed equality and diversity considerations throughout.3
Gatsby Benchmark 4All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.4
Gatsby Benchmark 5Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.5
Gatsby Benchmark 6Every pupil should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities and expand their networks.6
Gatsby Benchmark 7All pupils should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.7
Gatsby Benchmark 8Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a career’s adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level.8
NumeracyHighlighting the importance of a good foundation education in Maths and apply Mathematical skills within the session.Num
LiteracyStudents will be required to read, discuss verbally, use comprehension skills and/or examine the roots of medical vocabulary within the session.Lit
In-person OfferOur team will visit your site or can lead via Team/ Meet – Live Event.In-P
Virtual OfferThe resources will be provided for Settings to use at their pace. The resources will include presentations from our Team, for students to follow, but it will not be ‘live’ experience.V
IT NeededA device with internet access will be required for this session e.g. Tablet, Desktop, Phone. We can provide 30 devices for student use (please highlight this need when booking).IT
NHS StaffOne of our NHS Colleagues will also be present, alongside our Presenter, for this session.NHS
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