The lesson plans are the next phase of the Step into the NHS campaign to get 14-19 year olds thinking about careers in the NHS.
Available at www.nhscareers.nhs.uk, the ten activities are interactive, and use the games and videos from the Step into the NHS website. Not only are they suitable for careers lessons, but can be used in a range of lessons and the new Society, Health and Development diploma launched in September.
NHS Careers has also launched a pack to support schools, in improving work experience programmes with the NHS. It follows anecdotal evidence suggesting some NHS trusts are not providing enough work experience opportunities for students. It is also available on the teachers and career advisers section of www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
Step into the NHS was launched in June 2007 to raise awareness of the 350 careers in the NHS amongst 14-19 year olds. Research with 500 teenagers registered with the website shows 93% said it made them think more seriously about a career in the NHS with 80% saying it is because they can make a difference. Find out more about the campaign at http://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
