Frequently Asked Questions
If you can't find the answer to your query below, you may find it in our Discover! Creative Careers Month Industry Toolkit.
You can also register for an upcoming Information Session.
Is there funding available for us to take part?
We are unable to offer funding for industry to take part in Discover! Creative Careers Month. The programme is an industry-led initiative that encourages employers from across the creative industries to reach out to their future talent pipeline to encourage them to consider creative careers. Because of this, we believe industry has a vested interest in investing time and resource into the programme, particularly during Discover! Creative Careers Month.
We acknowledge that smaller organisations and individuals who want to support the programme may face financial barriers, however there are flexible and low-commitment ways to get involved such as delivering a brief talk during an assembly, taking part in our virtual programme or promoting existing resources.
How do we find schools/colleges to take part?
Upload your activity to our Opportunity Finder so schools/colleges can discover your event. We also have advice on connecting with local schools and colleges on page 4 of our Industry Toolkit.
How many young people should we host?
This is up to you. Previous Discover! events have ranged from a small group of 5 to a class size of 30 or even a whole year group. If you want to host a large group, you may need to work with multiple schools/colleges as it becomes difficult and expensive for them to transport large groups of students.
When should sessions run?
We encourage the activities to take place within the school day to allow for travel times, therefore around 10am - 2.30pm.
Will we be responsible for the students’ safety while they are in our workspace?
Yes, in line with your health and safety and emergency policies. You will need to have current public liability insurance and provide an example risk assessment to visiting schools, see page 13 of our Industry Toolkit.
What requirements do staff need to work with children and young people?
All students will be accompanied by school or college staff members who are DBS cleared. They are responsible for their students’ safety and wellbeing and for ensuring the correct staff to pupil ratio. For safeguarding reasons, your staff should not be left alone with children.
Should we provide travel/lunch refreshments?
You are not expected to cover any travel costs. Schools/colleges should arrange for staff and students to bring their own packed lunch and refreshments; however you should ensure there is a safe space for them to sit during breaks and/or lunch.