What pupils will experience

Throughout the week, pupils will:

– Take part in assemblies and form-time sessions focused on sustainability and green jobs.

– Explore curriculum links across Science, Geography, DT, Computing, and PSHE.

– Hear from local employers working in renewable energy, construction, and technology.

– Access resources such as the Green Buzz Quiz and MyPath to learn more about future pathways.

– Experience targeted employer engagement through small-group workshops, visits, and the Green Careers Safari for selected Year 9 pupils.

This structure ensures that every pupil across NEAT experiences meaningful learning linked to sustainability, careers, and the world of work.

Take the Green Buzz Quiz

The Green Buzz Quiz is a fun and interactive way for pupils, parents, and carers to explore personality strengths and discover how they link to careers in the green economy. Developed by National Careers Week, the quiz helps young people identify their natural preferences and match them to real-world roles that support a more sustainable future.

Take the quiz here: Green Buzz Quiz

Why not complete the quiz together at home and start a conversation about green jobs, strengths, and future career ideas?

Parent and carer feedback

If you have the time, we would love to hear what you thought of NEAT Green Careers week.

Parent questionnaire: Feedback Form

Activities to do at home

– Watch a short video together on renewable energy and ask your child to name three green jobs they heard about

– Try a “reduce, reuse, recycle” challenge for one week and track the impact

– Talk about jobs in your family and how they are changing to be more sustainable

– Look for green tech in your area and make a simple map of local employers

– Use the Green Careers Conversation Questions in the section below

Green Careers Conversations at Home

Talking about jobs and future careers at home helps children make links between what they learn in school and with the world around them. Use the questions below to start simple, age-appropriate conversations about green jobs and the skills that will be needed in the future.

Click on the buttons below to explore conversation starters for each age range.

Why this matters

– Green careers are growing across the North East and nationally

– Pupils gain insight into real workplaces and pathways, including apprenticeships and college routes

– The week supports Careers Education and Personal Development across the Trust, including sustainability, character, and community contribution

NEAT and Sustainability

At NEAT Academy Trust, sustainability is part of what we do every day. It runs through our projects, our taught curriculum, and our wider Personal Development offer. We want our pupils to see sustainability not just as a concept but as something real and relevant to their lives, their communities, and their futures.

Across our schools, sustainability is brought to life through:

Through these actions, NEAT Academy Trust is ensuring that sustainability is not a statement of intent but a visible and measurable part of our schools’ culture and curriculum.

Work with us to inspire future careers

We welcome support from organisations across all sectors for our careers-related events. Opportunities to get involved include delivering an assembly, running a workshop, hosting a short virtual talk, or welcoming a small group of pupils for a workplace visit.

For more information, please contact: admin@neat.org.uk