The Windmills team has extensive experience of working with adults requiring help to manage their careers and lives effectively.
It was quickly apparent however that people were at these crossroads due to lack of support and direction earlier in their lives. As a result the team is developing the innovative schools project – The STAR Programme – initially aimed at KS3 and 4 students, but with a view to extending the project to younger and older students.
The project is being supported by the NWDA Careers North West Project and piloting is currently taking place in schools across the North West. The programme and its resources will be available in April 2007.
Launch the STAR website (opens in a new window)
Windmills can benefit schools and students by :
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Creating wider scope and looking at careers beyond the academic route
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Offering a new advice and guidance framework for 14-to-19-year-olds
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Providing teachers and careers professionals with an innovative toolkit to help 14-to-19-year-olds realise their potential
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Equipping students with the life management skills needed for the 21st Century
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Encouraging young people to create an inspiring future for themselves
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Windmills aims to develop and grow the Windmills for Schools project over the next few years into a nationally recognised advice and guidance framework for 14-to-19-year-olds.
If you would like more information on the project or wish to get involved in the development of the programme please contact Sharon Nicholson at s.nicholson@liverpool.ac.uk.
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