Calling all secondary school teachers (and students taking their GCSE or A’ Level options)Conlons Opticians is now accredited as a “Living Life in a New Dimension” workshop provider with three “ambassadors” trained and ready to deliver the workshop style lessons in secondary schools in your area. The fast-paced workshop uses the principles of 3D as a springboard and students learn about illusions, light and sight in a fun, supportive and engaging environment. They then watch a specially commissioned short 3D film which encourages them to think broadly about their future career options. The content of the workshop is mapped to the key stage 3 and 4 curriculum and each workshop is delivered by an
optometrist or
dispensing optician.
The 45-60 minute workshop is suited to all secondary science students, but is particularly aimed at year 9 and year 11 pupils about to take their GCSE or A’ Level options who will be thinking about their future careers. The high quality study materials include a personal work book and careers advice pack for each student to keep for future reference. Following each workshop interested students will also be able to gain work experience placements at their local Conlons Opticians where they will gain further insight into the various careers available at an opticians. Conlons ambassadors are also available to attend school and sixth form college careers events.
This national initiative supported by all the universities and colleges that train opticians and optometrists, as well as their professional bodies, and has recently won the prestigious Innovation in Recruitment Award up against such prestigious competition as Adidas, BT and Royal Bank of Scotland. Teachers and students can find out more at
http://newdimensioninoptics.org and those that are interested in arranging a workshop can email
training@conlons.co.uk with a contact details including email address and phone number, or “contact us” through
www.conlons.co.uk .