Details
Client/funder:
STFC Nucleus Award
Ref: ST/X006190/1
Type of work:
Careers enrichment for primary schools
In Welsh schools:
Sep 2024 – Jan 2026
Author: Gethin Spiller
Updated: 15/04/2024
Participating schools:
Caerphilly:
Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili
Cwmaber Junior School
Maesycwmmer Primary School
Cardiff:
Bryn Hafod Primary School
Ysgol Gynradd Creigiau Primary School
Ysgol Glan Morfa
Glan-yr-Afon Primary School
Ysgol Mynydd Bychan
Ysgol Treganna
Carmarthenshire:
Ysgol Parcyrhun
Ysgol Pum Heol
Ceredigion:
Ysgol Bro Pedr
Ysgol Gymunedol Cei Newydd
Ysgol Wirfoddol Myfenydd
Denbighshire:
Ysgol Caer Drewyn
Ysgol Carrog
Vale of Glamorgan:
Romilly Primary School
Merthyr Tydfil:
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd y Grug
Rhondda Cynon Taf:
Pontrhondda Primary School
Swansea:
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw
St David’s Catholic Primary School
Torfaen:
FIRE Home Education
Wrexham:
Penley Madras Primary School
Ysgol Sant Dunawd
Are you interested in a fully funded STEM careers project for your Year 5 learners?
We are pleased to invite your school to participate in STEM Person of the Week Cymru – an engaging STEM careers project, available to schools across Wales. This initiative, delivered by Science Made Simple in partnership with nustem (Northumbria University), aims to inspire young people to consider careers in STEM.
Interactive STEM show: Kick off with a 50-minute interactive show for all Key Stage 2 learners. The show introduces five STEM role models with Welsh connections. The science they are working on is demonstrated in a fun interactive way while highlighting key personality traits, encouraging the learners to look for these traits in themselves.
Follow up activities: Over five weeks, teachers receive STEM Person of the Week cards and posters to help introduce various characteristics and role models. You’ll encourage learners to recognize and celebrate these traits in themselves throughout the week.
Professional development: A short CPD workshop will be provided to support teachers in delivering the program and to discuss the importance of career confidence at the primary level.
Family engagement: Parents are welcome to attend the show if the school can accommodate them. An online quiz will be available for learners to complete at home with their families, encouraging them to recognise their personal strengths and develop career confidence.
Evaluation: Teachers and learners help us to monitor impact by completing short surveys before and after the project.
Project at a glance
Curriculum Support: The project supports the implementation of the CWRE (Careers and Work-Related Experience) requirements of the Curriculum for Wales.
No cost to schools: The project is fully funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI).
Bilingual delivery: Available in Welsh or English
Ease of integration: All project materials will be provided and are designed to fit seamlessly into your everyday teaching.
This project is available free to primary schools in Wales. We ask that teachers and learners take part in short surveys to help evaluate the project. You can join the project any time between September 2024 and May 2026 on a first come first serve basis. To express interest for your school, follow the link below!
Fully funded STEM careers project for your Year 5 students
We are pleased to invite your school to participate in an engaging STEM careers project, available to schools across Wales. This initiative, delivered by Science Made Simple in partnership with nustem (Northumbria University), aims to inspire young people to consider careers in STEM.
Interactive STEM show. Kick off with a 50-minute interactive show for all Key Stage 2 pupils. The show introduces five STEM role models, with Welsh connections. The science they are working on is demonstrated in a fun interactive way, while highlighting key personality traits, encouraging the pupils to look for these personality traits in themselves.
Follow up activities: Over five weeks, teachers will receive STEM Person of the Week cards and posters to help introduce various characteristics and role models. You’ll encourage students to recognize and celebrate these traits in themselves throughout the week.
Professional development: A CPD workshop will be provided to support teachers in delivering the program and to discuss the importance of career confidence at the primary level.
Family engagement: Parents are welcome to attend the show if the school can accommodate them. An online quiz will be available for students to complete at home with their families, encouraging them to explore personal strengths and potential career opportunities.
Project at a glance
Curriculum Support: The project supports the implementation of the CWRE (Careers and Work-Related Experience) requirements of the Curriculum for Wales.
No cost to schools: The project is fully funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI).
Bilingual delivery: Available in Welsh or English
Ease of integration: All project materials will be provided and are designed to fit seamlessly into your everyday teaching.
This project is available free to primary schools in Wales. You can join the project any time between September 2024 and January 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis. To express interest for your school, follow the link below!
