POLICE officers, a pilot, a paramedic and a mayor were among visitors to a Somerset school to highlight the range of careers available to young people.

Pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School, in Frome, explored careers during Aspirations Week, which showcased opportunities available.

Part of the Dunstan Catholic Education Trust, the school welcomed workers who spoke about their jobs, the skills and school subjects that helped them get there, and what they enjoy most about their work.

“The children enjoyed trying on police hats, sitting in a patrol car, practising the recovery position with the paramedic, and tackling fun challenges with a chartered accountant and mortgage advisor,” a spokesperson said.

“A quarry specialist also brought toy trucks for pupils to practise with, combining learning with hands-on fun.”

Mayor of Frome, Cllr Anita Collier, with pupils

Aspirations Week, the school said, was designed to broaden pupils’ horizons, help them understand the world of work, and encourage them to think positively about their futures.

Helen Biles-Wood, headteacher at St Louis Catholic Primary School, said: “It has been wonderful to see our pupils inspired by such a wide range of careers. They have learned not only about different jobs but also how the skills they practise at school can open doors in the future.”

Helen Taylor, CEO of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, added: “Aspirations Week is about showing children what’s possible. Meeting people from different professions can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help pupils begin to imagine their own future paths.”

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