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Raising
confidence
and aspirations
in state schools
Independent schools in the UK
traditionally
make good use of their network of former pupils to encourage
youngsters to aim high. However, state schools rarely do likewise because
it is not part of their culture. Indeed, state schools
often have little idea who their high achievers are.
Now
the
Role Model Project makes
it easy for schools to identify some of the
many
successful people in whose footsteps their pupils are following.
This helps to raise confidence and aspirations as youngsters
realise they too can succeed in a variety of ways.
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Role Model
Sessions
inspire youngsters
Our Role Model Sessions
are a key element of the Role Model Project. They involve successful individuals returning to their former school
(or a local school)
for Q&A sessions with pupils.
To date they have featured
business people, artists, footballers, builders, scientists, comedians, lawyers and even
a Prime Minister!
We are grateful to all and
look forward to arranging many more visits in the months to
come. |
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Undermining the
cult of celebrity
A core aim of the
Role Model Project
is to challenge the cult of celebrity
by highlighting
individuals who may not be famous but who
enjoy their work and contribute to their community in
different and important ways. In this way, young people learn
that jobs in business, health, education, hospitality, etc.
can be interesting and enjoyable and bring much greater
satisfaction than can ever come from 'five minutes of fame'
on reality TV. |
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Alex McLeish
Margaret Towndrow