You are never too young to start learning about ‘the world of work’ even at the tender age of 7!

And Primary school children are always keen to learn what business is all about. With this in mind Liverpool Compact EBP has developed a number of projects that introduce children to simple business practices and help them acquire new skills. For example, the ‘Going for Gold’ project encourages children to set targets, review their performance and self-appraise – just as we do in our working lives.

We also invite business volunteers to work directly with primary pupils.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

If you’d like to develop links with a primary school you could help in a number of ways:

• Do you enjoy reading? Volunteer to become a Reading Partner and listen to 2 children read once a week for 10 weeks.
• Good with numbers? Volunteer to become a Number Partner. Visit a school once a week and play number games with 2/3 pupils.
• Offer a visit to your workplace
• Talk to children in school about your job and what it entails

By getting involved in any of these activities you will help develop children’s confidence and self esteem and demonstrate where lessons fit into the ‘world of work’.

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS

• Develops links with the community
• An opportunity for your staff to develop their team building, communication and leadership skills

“The Reading Mentor Programme has offered a rewarding opportunity for all our employees to actively support local school children. A motivated workforce is crucial to any business and this programme has certainly helped motivate and develop staff that have nothing but positive comments about their experience.”

Garry Johnson, Recruitment & Development Manager
John Lewis, Liverpool

BENEFITS TO YOUNG PEOPLE

• Gives children an exciting insight into the workplace
• Builds confidence
• Develops new skills

For further information please contact Liz Roberts on 0151 728 9454 or email us at info@liverpoolcompact.org.uk