A girl in cadet fatigues is in a classroom is shaking the hand of her fellow pupil. They are sat down in front of a bank of computers - and more pupils are behind them. Image source, BBC/Ann Gannon
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Ati - in her cadet uniform - says she has valued learning the art of a good job interview, including how to introduce herself

ByKate McGoughEducation reporter
  • Published17 minutes ago

There is a sudden buzz of conversation in a Year 10 class as teenagers split into pairs, sit down opposite each other and start conducting mock job interviews.

It is not for a forthcoming exam. These 14- and 15-year-olds at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College are working on skills that should help them when they leave school and try to enter the workforce.