Details
Client/funder:
Funded by STFC Nucleus Award Ref: ST/X006190/1
Type of work:
Careers enrichment for primary schools
In Welsh schools:
Sep 2024 – Jan 2026
Author: Tess Harrison
Updated:
22/10/2024
Are you interested in a fully funded STEM careers project for your year 5 students?
We are excited 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, 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 serve basis. To express interest for your school, follow the link below!
