Putting creative careers within reach

Brought to you by Channel 4 and powered by GetMyFirstJob, 4Schools brings the idea of creative careers into the real world for students aged 11-16. With virtual workshops, live assemblies, digital resources and a national competition, there's plenty of opportunities for your school to get involved.

Creating the future

Inspiring 11-16 year olds to discover an achievable career in TV and Broadcasting.

When your students think of TV, it's probably presenters and actors that first come to mind, but there's a host of incredibly important people behind the scenes that allow the on-screen talent to star in the programmes we all know and love. 4Schools will introduce your students to careers such as set designers, location managers, sound mixers, scheduling managers and many more options that could become an achievable future for them all. The programme delivers all of this, all whilst meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and other Curriculum markers, wherever you are in the UK.

SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Opening up the world of Television

Through expert led virtual and face to face events, your students will find out what goes on behind the scenes to make their favourite TV programmes, how many people it takes, and how this could be a part of their future career.

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

Practical career skills and advice

Download our resources and give your students practical advice prior to choosing their options. Putting a creative career within reach early in their education from ages 11-16.

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There's no wrong answers

Your students will be able to find the right career for them with our careers quiz

Created with input from experts in TV, Broadcasting and Digital Media, the 4Schools careers quiz gives students insight to careers that could be a fit for their passions and personalities.

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In Numbers

The UK creative industry is bigger than you may ever have thought.

With the likes of Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming giants entering the market, it's an industry that shows no signs of slowing down, but evolving with our ever changing consumer habits.

27k

Hours of tv produced in the uk each year

289k

People working in the uk tv industry

56%

of uk population use a streaming service

50k+

People employed in the uk creative industry

FAQs

What is 4Schools?

4Schools brings creative careers in TV and Broadcasting into the classroom through a mix of interactive learning, expert led workshops and dedicated programme resources.

How do I get my school involved?

There are lots of ways your school can get involved in the programme! Registering on our website will give you access to a host of free resources (including printable handouts, information sheets and curriculum led lesson plans) and the ability to enter our national competition once it's live. For eligible schools, you will also be able to book the workshop of your choice for either virtual, or face to face delivery in your school.

What ages is the programme for?

4Schools is a programme dedicated for learners aged between 11-16.

Am I eligible for a live workshop?

Our workshops are currently only available to schools located in:

The Midlands
Yorkshire
The North East
The North West
Bristol, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Hampshire
Limited areas in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

What Curriculum markers will I meet?

In England, 4Schools provides content and resources to aid in the achievement of Gatsby benchmarks 2, 4, 5 and 7.

But no matter where you are in the UK, our content and resources are designed to help enrich your curriculum and aid the learning and development of your students.