Encounters with Employers and Employees
At Heywood Academy we invite employers and employees into school to deliver workshops and talks to our students. We also organised a range of trips for our students into a variety of workplaces and careers events to meet employers and employees.
Enterprise activities are also embedded into our KS3 curriculum and our Vocational curriculum in KS4 and KS5.
Past students are invited to talk to our current students about moving on, careers choices and life experiences since leaving Heywood Academy.
29th April 2026
⭐ Aiming for the Stars at Heywood Academy ⭐
At Heywood Academy, we encourage our students to aim high, believe in themselves and explore their ambitions as they work towards a bright and successful future.
This week, we were delighted to host our very first Careers Event. Students listened to inspiring presentations from a range of professionals who shared their personal career journeys and offered valuable advice on the many different pathways into fulfilling careers.
Our students were fully engaged, asking thoughtful and insightful questions and gaining a clear understanding that there is no single route to success—just determination, curiosity and self-belief.
We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful volunteer professionals who generously gave their time to inspire our students:
- Lauren – Law
• Jasmine – Graphic Design
• Damien – Leisure Industry
• Helen – Construction
• Michael – Banking
• Mr Younas – Solicitor
• Lisa – Work Experience
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to our speakers for helping to broaden horizons and inspire future aspirations 🌟
Careers event 2026
11th March 2026
This week, we proudly held our first Rotary competition, the Youth Speaking Competition. Students were invited to speak on any subject of their choice for five minutes, and they rose to the challenge brilliantly.
Heywood Blog 27th February 2026
30th January - Rotary Club Visit
Heywood Academy had the pleasure of welcoming two special guest speakers from the Rotary Heywood 2020 group, Mike and Edwin.
They shared exciting opportunities for our students to get involved in three fantastic competitions:
Rotary Youth Speaks Competition
Rotary Wildlife Competition
Rotary Youth Citizen Award
The students are really excited about these amazing competitions. Let’s keep the momentum going, everyone! Who’s excited to participate?
Additionally, Mike and Edwin presented the weekly Heywood Academy Stars certificates, celebrating our outstanding students.
Rotary Club Visit
27th November 2025
Heywood Academy students welcomed Greater Manchester Police and Martin Brower today for an educational talk on Road Safety. Students have learnt about blind spots and keeping safe out in the community. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) also joined Heywood Academy.
Martin Bower Visit
October 2025: A Special Visit from MP Elsie Blundell to Heywood Academy
We were delighted to welcome MP Elsie Blundell to Heywood Academy this week. Her visit was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening across our school and to share our vision for the future.
Engaging with Staff and Students
During her time with us, Ms Blundell met with both staff and students to learn more about our curriculum and how we tailor it to meet the diverse needs of our learners. She was particularly impressed by the breadth of our offer and the commitment shown by our team to ensure every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Student Voices
Our students spoke confidently about their experiences at Heywood Academy, sharing how our personalised approach to education helps them feel valued and motivated.
Future Plans
Ms Blundell also engaged in thoughtful conversations with staff about our future plans, including how we continue to adapt and innovate to prepare our students for life beyond school.
A Proud Moment for Heywood Academy
It was a pleasure to host Ms Blundell and to receive such positive feedback about the work we do. She also talked to our fabulous staff member, Miss Grace, who talked through her journey from former student all the way to qualified teacher!
