On Wednesday a group of our Year 10 students took part in an exciting work shadowing trip to BT Openreach, where they got a hands-on glimpse into the world of engineering and communications technology.

The day kicked off with a Q&A session where students were introduced to the roles and responsibilities of Openreach engineers. They were then taken on a guided tour of the BT Network, where they saw first-hand how the systems that keep the country connected operate behind the scenes.

One of the highlights of the day was a practical workshop on cable splicing. Under the supervision of BT professionals, students learned how fibre cables are carefully connected, a vital process in broadband installation. Their focus and enthusiasm were clear as they worked through the task like budding engineers.

After lunch, those feeling adventurous had the chance to climb a low-level BT training pole, fully equipped with safety gear. Many took on the challenge and enjoyed the rare opportunity to try out an essential part of the engineer's job.

This workshop gave students valuable insight into real career pathways and helped develop practical skills, confidence, and curiosity. We are incredibly proud of how well they represented Passmores and look forward to seeing where this experience might take them in the future.