As part of our Careers and Education curriculum in Key Stage 3, Year 8 students are participating in a school Receptionist programme. The aim of this is to provide an opportunity for students to develop and improve essential skills such as; responsibility, trustworthiness and communication in a familiar work place environment. Some of the tasks they have carried out include:

•  Giving prospective families tours around the school, explaining the location of key buildings and answering any questions the guests may have.
• Greeting visitors to the school
• Showing visitors to the appropriate room for their meetings
• Sending messages to students from parents who have called the school
• Delivering messages to students for various support meetings
• Distributing letters to staff and students
• Helping office staff with appropriate administrative tasks

So far, the students who have been involved in this initiative have presented themselves to be wonderful ambassadors for the school, they are enjoying the opportunity to take on responsibility and learn more about how the school functions.