A cheese producer, designers, doctors and even a music lawyer came to inspire children and to make them think about what they could do in the future.

Powerstock Primary School hosted a careers day earlier this month, which included a thatcher, engineer, farmer, the Army, an interfaith minister and lots more.

Children were able to discover and learn about a vast variety of jobs, skills and careers.

Louise Greenham, headteacher at Powerstock Primary School, said: “Our children came to school dressed as anything from a marine biologist to a police detective for an inspiring, interactive careers day. This was part of our broad and rich curriculum, which really focuses on outcomes at all ages.

“We wanted to inspire the children with the diversity of careers in our thriving school community.

“Parents, governors, firefighters and our local PCSO brought props with them - including live animals, sea creatures, a fire Land Rover and cheese - and talked about what they do in their jobs.

“The children were fascinated to learn about all the different careers, loved interacting with the props and couldn’t believe the variety of jobs out there.

“It was very timely as a report has just been published which suggests children as young as seven are already facing limits on their future aspirations at work. The idea that ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’ is fundamental.

“Showcasing the breadth of career choices out there to our children broadened their perspective and we had a wonderful day together as a school community. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to take part.”