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

Are you interested in a fully funded STEM careers project for your Year 5 students? 

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. 

How does it work?
  • 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 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 students 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 students to complete at home with their families, encouraging them to recognise their personal strengths and develop career confidence.

Project at a glance

Key Benefits

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!

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. 

How does it work?
  • 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

Key Benefits

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!

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