Organisation/
Resource |
Link |
Description |
| Energy Foresight |
http://www.energyforesight.org/ |
Energy Foresight provides a set of education resources for Key Stage 4 (S3 upwards in Scotland) that present radioactivity and related issues in a personal and social context, supporting the new science GCSE curriculum. |
| IME – Inside Manufacturing Enterprise West Midlands |
http://www.ime-wm.co.uk/pages/home/ |
A structured visit programme to give young people, their teachers and tutors, access to a broad range of functions within manufacturing and engineering. |
| Proskills |
http://www.proskills.co.uk/schools-competitions/ |
Proskills UK is an employer-led organisation that represents the interests of the industries that make up the process and manufacturing sector to government. They have teaching resources linked to the STEM curriculum. For example: DigIT! to BuildIT! is a project-based competition for schools mapped to the national curriculum. It aims to familiarise students with the extractives and minerals processing industry and the building products industry – the sectors which form the supply chain to the construction industry. It is relevant to: Year 9 Geography (pre-GCSE); Science at GCSE; Geology A Level and is also relevant to the Construction and Built Environment Diploma. |
| STEM Clubs Network |
http://www.stemclubs.net/ |
Register and gain access to a wide range of resources, as well as joining a national community striving to develop and run STEM clubs. |
| STEM Directories |
http://www.stemdirectories.org.uk/ |
Here you can gain access to a wide range of STEM E&E opportunities – some of them free, many requiring funding. |
The Assault Glider Trust |
www.assaultgliderproject.co.uk |
Based at RAF Shawbury, just outside Shrewsbury. Offers an excellent range of STEM focused Outreach workshops and visits linked to aviation |
Astro Info Service Ltd |
www.astroinfoservice.co.uk |
Presentations and workshops on space Exploration |
The British Science Association |
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/ |
The British Science Association is a charity which exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering. |
Construction Skills |
http://www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/ |
The Sector Skills Council for construction, representing every part of the construction industry, from architects to bricklayers, in every part of the UK. Cover every part of the skills agenda - from grants to college places. |
CREST Award Scheme (the British Science Association) |
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org |
Celebrating CREativity in Science and Technology
BA CREST is a nationally recognized accreditation scheme for project work in the fields of science and technology. |
Corner Exotics |
http://www.cornerexotics.co.uk/index.html |
Hands-on educational workshops and presentations illustrated with over 40 animals representing many species. |
The Design and Technology Association |
http://www.data.org.uk/ |
Provides support, advice and subject leadership for all those involved in D&T education. |
The Energy MC2 |
http://www.theenergymc.com/menu.htm |
The Energy MC2 offers a range of Energy Workshops for Primary, Secondary and Adult audiences that help make Energy Issues easy to understand. |
FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) |
www.face-online.org.uk |
Education provision about food and farming in a sustainable countryside |
Greenpower |
http://www.greenpower.co.uk/about/ |
A company dedicated to promoting engineering and technology as careers to students aged 9-21 in any form of full or part-time education. This is achieved through unique hands-on projects to design, build and race an electric car. |
Institution of Civil Engineers |
http://www.ice.org.uk/homepage/index.asp |
A registered charity that strives to "foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering". |
The IET (Shropshire Branch Information) |
http://www2.theiet.org/ |
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. |
The IET Faraday |
http://faraday.theiet.org/about/index.cfm |
A schools resource from The Institution of Engineering and Technology. Produces interesting, interactive activities and events demonstrating the application of science, design and technology, engineering and maths. |
Imagineering Clubs |
http://www.imagineeringweb.co.uk |
The Imagineering Foundation was formed as an educational charity in 2001, aimed at raising the awareness and interest of young people in engineering and manufacturing. The initiative is designed to introduce 8-16 year olds to the fascinating world of engineering and manufacturing through fun, hands-on personal experience. |
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers |
http://www.imeche.org/ |
A professional engineering institution that aims to “improve the world through engineering” with a strong educational ethos. |
IMO3: Institution of Materials, Minerals and Mining |
http://www.iom3.org/ |
The IOM3 Schools Affiliate Scheme (SAS) supports the teaching of materials, minerals and mining-related topics in science and design technology from Key Stage 3 to post-16 level and promotes materials science, technology and engineering as a challenging, exciting and rewarding career option. Membership includes free teaching resources and standard IOM3 member benefits, and costs just £30 p.a. per school. |
The Institute of Physics |
http://www.iop.org/ |
A scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 36,000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences. |
Learn by Design |
www.bydesign-group.co.uk |
A range of STEM focus educational activities, including interactive sports science workshops and shows |
Lorelly Wilson |
http://www.lorellywilson.co.uk/ |
Chemistry workshops and talks for all ages, demonstrating exciting experiments that students can try for themselves at home with explanation at an appropriate level. |
Maths and Science in a Suitcase |
www.mathsinasuitcase.co.uk |
Maths in a Suitcase and Science in a Suitcase can convert the school hall into a hands on exhibition that provides many unique opportunities for children to explore, to investigate and to engage with a wide range of scientific and mathematical topics. Aimed at KS1-3. |
National Association of Advisers and Inspectors in Design and Technology |
http://www.naaidt.org.uk/ |
The National Association of Advisers and Inspectors in D&T. Useful resources and latest D&T news. |
National Science & Engineering Week 2008 |
http://www.the-ba.net/the-ba/Events/NSEW/ |
National Science and Engineering Week (formerly National Science Week) is a 10 day programme of around 2,000 events running throughout the whole of the UK with the aim of celebrating science, engineering and technology and its importance in our lives. |
Nigel Moore Interactive Education |
http://www.moore2create.co.uk/ |
Nigel is a provider of innovative and creative practical workshops for all ages and abilities encompassing Maths, Science, Technology, Engineering and History |
Primary Engineer |
http://www.primaryengineer.com/Index.htm |
Primary Engineer, is a 'not for profit' organisation dedicated to furthering design technology in Primary Schools sponsored by the Learning Grid, Promethean, EduVision, Keepmoat plc and the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. |
RAF Museum Cosford |
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/
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A great science centre visit. The Museum has collections that interpret Britains aviation heritage, including warplanes, missiles, transport and training aircraft and research and development aircraft. The Access and Learning Department also provide a range of activities and workshops |
Royal Society of Chemistry |
http://www.rsc.org/ |
The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, their activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. |
SE2 |
http://www.se-2.co.uk/news/ |
Online energy resources for secondary schools. |
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Education Business Partnership |
http://www.shropshire-ebp.co.uk/ |
Facilitates partnerships between education and business. It is one of a network of EBPs across the UK and is hosted by the Borough of Telford and Wrekin Council at their premises in Wellington. |
Smallpeice Trust |
http://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/ |
An independent charity providing exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people. Includes STEM activities in school, and residential courses at universities. |
Space Today UK |
http://www.spacetodayuk.co.uk |
Deliver a range of arts-science workshops including the Magic Planet digital globe |
Staffordshire STEMPOINT |
http://www.staffsstem.co.uk/
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A not for profit organisation providing enrichment and enhancement of the STEM curriculum. They design and deliver an evolving range of innovative activities for schools and colleges that are curriculum focused. These activities reflect changes in society and the future skills agenda |
Starchaser Industries |
http://www.starchaser.co.uk/ |
An exciting programme of Educational Outreach workshops and activities provided by a privately held, high technology company involved in the development, operation and commercialisation of products and services which enable new space related business opportunities. |
STEMNET |
www.stemnet.org.uk |
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics network, aiming to ensure that more young people in the UK make a choice to enter STEM related careers at all levels, and future generations are properly informed about the science and technology that surrounds them. |
Techniquest Glyndwr at Newi |
http://www.tqnewi.org/www05/index.html |
The hands-on science discovery centre at Wrexham offers over 60 hands-on exhibits complemented by a varied programme of interactive shows, workshops and special events, including their STARLAB, their new portable planetarium show. The programme is designed to stimulate and motivate pupils as well as enhance delivery of the National Curriculum. |
Thinktank |
http://www.thinktank.ac/ |
Birmingham Science Museum with over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology including a state-of-the-art Planetarium and IMAX Cinema. |
West Midlands Science Learning Centre |
http://content.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk |
A member of the National Network of Science Learning Centres, The Science Learning Centre West Midlands provides high quality continuing professional development for everyone involved in the teaching of science in primary schools, secondary schools, further education colleges and other post-16 providers. Learning Programmes are developed through close partnerships with other stakeholders to bring the best ideas, resources and research to inspire practice |
Young Engineers |
http://www.youngeng.org/home.asp |
The site for the young engineers national network. |
