1. STEM Ambassador Tina Patel
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

2. STEM Ambassador Induction
Harry Hornsby
STEM Ambassador Liaison Officer
STEM Ambassador Hub South Central England
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

3. Objectives At the end of the induction you should:
understand the UK's STEM agenda and relevance for STEM Ambassadors
understand the guidelines for a STEM Ambassador activity
have designed an activity
know how to access further training and resources
have had an opportunity to network with other attendees and know about further communications
have provided the correct documentation for the DBS check
feel welcomed as a STEM Ambassador volunteer!
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

4. STEM Ambassadors – national and local
33,000 STEM Ambassadors nationally
Volunteer programme with support funding from Government
Delivered locally through a network of STEM Ambassador Hubs
3000 registered Ambassadors in the Central, South England Hub
2200 schools in the Central, South England Hub
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

5. Why a STEM Ambassadors programme?
“The UK’s economic future lies in high value, innovative and knowledge-intensive activities. To pursue this course, a highly skilled science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce
is essential.”
UK Commission for Employment and Skills (2015)
“The government is committed to ensuring the UK remains at the edge of science, research and innovation. The STEM Ambassadors programme is an important part of our efforts to increase the supply of people with STEM skills in the economy.”
BEIS (2016)
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

6. Young people need help in seeing the relevance of what they learn at school
How easy is it to recruit STEM professionals for you?
“One of the top methods of engaging students is through business involvement to give a practical understanding of how STEM can be used in the wider world. Many CBI members already work hard at engaging with schools, but more must be done if we want tackle the widening skills gap, particularly for those with an interest in STEM subjects.”
Differences Between Male and Female perceptions of STEM Careers?
What Influenced you to go into a STEM Career?
CBI/Pearson Education & Skills Survey (2016)
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

7. A young person’s science capital can be key
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

8. And yet, for example…
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

9. Those working with young people also need support
What was Careers Advice like at your School?
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

10. The benefits of being a STEM Ambassador?
For young people
For STEM Ambassadors
For teachers and schools
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

11. Benefits for young people
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

12. “I have always wanted to be an engineer
“I have always wanted to be an engineer. Talking to STEM Ambassadors today has sown me that women can be engineers too!”
School Pupil
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

13. Benefits for STEM Ambassadors
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

14. Benefits for teachers and schools
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

15. Long-term, independent evaluation of STEM Ambassadors programme
(Source: National Foundation for Educational Research, 2015)
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

16. Long-term, independent evaluation of STEM Ambassadors programme
Young people
(Source: National Foundation for Educational Research, 2015)
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

17. “It’s been incredibly beneficial for me
“It’s been incredibly beneficial for me. I’ve really developed my communication skills to a point where I’m able to communicate with pupils of all different levels, abilities and backgrounds.”
STEM Ambassador
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

18. Build a Bristlebot! Your turn to be a student!
How was the experience for you?
How can you make it better?
What makes a good activity?
Build a Bristlebot!
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

19. Guidelines for STEM Ambassador activities
Voluntary
STEM based
Non-supervisory
To benefit young people aged 5-19 directly or indirectly
Diversity – every young person must have the same opportunity to get involved
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

20. Examples of STEM Ambassador activities
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

21. How do I find out about STEM Ambassador activities?
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

25. Health and safety you are responsible for your own health and safety
organiser is legally responsible for the young people's health and safety although the STEM Ambassador has a duty of care
discuss activity with organiser and ask that risk assessment is undertaken
STEM Learning – keep us updated for insurance purposes
you should never be left alone with young people in schools
confidential information
request from young people for future connection - social media/ – politely refuse
photographs
boundaries
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

26. Design a STEM Ambassador activity
Design an activity which is suitable for a session of 30 minutes
Questions to consider:
how will I make this interactive?
what is the STEM learning?
how will I help young people relate to this subject?
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

27. Communications and support
@STEMHants
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education

28. Next steps DBS / PVG next steps / update service 1 Approved status 23
ID card, photographs, badge
STEM Learning operates the STEM Ambassador Hubs, the National STEM Learning Centre and Network,
alongside other projects supporting STEM education