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The best STEM inspiration to help

your students reach new heights

STEM INSPIRATION

We are here to help you pro ide the best STEM inspiration for your students. Inspirational STEM acti ities pro ide positi e learning experiences and moti ation for young people to consider a future career in STEM.

STEM INSIGHT Get out of the c assroom and visit one of our inspiring university or industry partners for a STEM Insight p acement. Revive your know edge of STEM careers, stimu ate your essons with rea ife concepts and bui d asting re ationships to support your students’ progression into STEM study or careers.

Get invo ved: www.stem.org.uk/stem-insight

CAREERS TOOLKIT Our primary, secondary and post-16 STEM careers too kits provide you with a the information you need to advise about STEM careers and pathways. The guides cover everything from government po icy on careers education to best practice on how to successfu y re ate STEM careers to the curricu um.

www.stem.org.uk/careers-toolkit

STEM AMBASSADORS STEM Ambassadors work with young peop e to bring STEM subjects a ive through rea ife experiences. They are vo unteers from 17-70 years o d, representing a vast range of STEM-re ated jobs across the UK. From architects to zoo ogists, STEM Ambassadors offer their enthusiasm and experience to encourage young peop e to pursue STEM subjects and re ated pathways.

STEM AMBASSADORS CAN: n assist with STEM C ubs n add a work-re ated perspective to curricu um topics n provide insight into STEM careers and pathways nwork with students to deve op motivation and emp oyabi ity

AFTER WORKING WITH A STEM AMBASSADOR…

93% 85% 86% of teachers said of teachers said of teachers said pupi s had increased pupi s had increased pupi s had a greater know edge and enthusiasm for awareness of understanding of STEM subjects STEM careers STEM subjects

Get access to this exciting, informative and free resource by requesting a S EM Ambassador to work with your students. www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors

“It was a joy to see the students so engaged and interested in science careers and pathways.” Gavin Simpson, Assistant Head teacher, Seaton S uice Midd e Schoo

STEM INSPIRATION AWARDS Do you or someone you know inspire young peop e in STEM subjects? App y for our STEM Inspiration Awards! Designed to recognise the ste ar work of those enriching young peop e’s experience of STEM subjects.

www.stem.org.uk/stem-inspiration-awards

STEM CLUBS Exp ore topics outside the curricu um and provide a richer experience of STEM subjects with a STEM C ub.

THE BENEFITS

FOR STUDENTS:

n increased enthusiasm n enriched earning experience n improved practica , teamwork

and presentation ski s

“I enjoy doing all the different experiments... each wee it is something different and it challenges you in a different way.” Student

n a wider understanding of STEM app ications and careers

FOR STEM CLUB LEADERS:

n expose students to topics outside of the curricu um n engage students across the fu range of academic abi ity n broaden your know edge of STEM app ications and careers

FOR SCHOOLS:

n enhances reputation with parents, governors and other schoo s n increase student engagement and attainment in STEM subjects n deve op inks with oca businesses and the wider community

SUPPORTING YOUR STEM CLUB

Check out these free guides to he p you set up a STEM C ub: www.stem.org.uk/rx g5

Free, inspirationa activities for your STEM C ub: www.stem.org.uk/stem-clubs

WHAT ELSE CAN WE OFFER YOU?

RESOURCES Our resource co ection contains

over 28,000 qua ity-assured, teaching resources that cover STEM subjects in primary, secondary and post-16

teaching.You can visit our Centre in York, or browse our resources on ine.

CPD We offer high-impact professiona deve opment across the UK and

on ine, based on the atest research and STEM subject content. We can

a so tai or bespoke professiona deve opment to meet the needs of

your schoo or co ege.

RECOGNITION Our range of recognition schemes

and awards a ow you, your department and your schoo or co ege to showcase the impact that your work has on your

students and co eagues.

www.stem.org.uk National STEM Learning Network

@STEMLearningUK /STEMLearningUK

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