Speak freely
Holding a free* talk at school is a way to enrich education by introducing pupils to new ideas, topics or perspectives they might not encounter in their day-to-day lessons. It creates an opportunity for pupils, teachers and parents to engage in meaningful discussions. As well as contacting national charities and organisations that provide talks, you could reach out to local groups and businesses that may be willing to share their expertise. Building these connections can help strengthen your community and widen your local network.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Topic: Human rights Engaging with a local Amnesty activist can provide primary and secondary pupils with insights on issues such as equal rights, peaceful protest and children’s human rights. It gives pupils an opportunity to learn about and discuss these critical topics.
amnesty.org.uk/invite- amnesty-speaker-your-school
THE BANK OF ENGLAND Topics: Economics, financial services and technology Not all schools teach economics, but understanding how the economy works can help establish personal finance skills, spark an interest in economics and inform career choices. The Bank of England’s volunteer Bank Ambassadors offer four options for talks to secondary school pupils: What does the Bank of England do?, Economics in Practice (for ages 16 to 18), Introduction to Financial Services, and Payment Technology at the Bank. Talks support a range of subjects, including PSHE and Citizenship.
bankofengland.co.uk/ education/school-visits
BLUE CROSS Topic: Caring for pets Trained Blue Cross speakers offer free talks in primary schools to inspire a deep understanding of animal care among young pupils. Blue Cross is dedicated to improving the lives of pets, believing that education is central to helping them live long and happy lives. Sessions are designed to engage pupils, foster empathy and help develop successful relationships between pets and their owners.
bluecross.org.uk/book- education-talk-0
GREENPEACE Topic: Climate change Greenpeace offers speaker sessions for pupils aged seven to
THE BIG NUMBER
of teachers say the number of children playing games in the playground has
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‘decreased significantly’ in the past 20 years
Research conducted by Teacher Tapp in 2025
Read how two schools transformed their playgrounds on page 11
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