1. Gemma Taylor
@gtaylorSTEM
The National STEM Learning Network

2. The National STEM Learning Network
professional development nationwide
30,000 STEM Ambassadors from more than 2,500 employers

3. Supporters

4. National STEM Learning Centre – Residential ENTHUSE funded CPD for Science, D&T, Engineering, Maths, Computing and careers specialists.

5. Bursary supported CPD

7. STEM Ambassador Hubs 19 STEM Ambassador Hubs 3 Scotland
1 Northern Ireland
1 Wales
14 England

8. Examples of STEM Ambassador activity

10. STEM Learning magazines
Termly magazines bringing together information, ideas and resources into two tailored editions: primary and secondary/post-16

11. ENTHUSE Partnerships
ENTHUSE Partnerships are funded partnerships of 6-8 schools and colleges, working to improve a specific target over 2 years.
Each ENTHUSE Partnership receives £12,000 worth of support.

12. Online resource collection
more than 10,000 resources
free to download
classroom activities, guidance, policy, research
print, multimedia, interactive and practical
curated collections linked to subject, curriculum and careers
quality assured
tried and tested

14. STEM Insight
Described as professionally life-changing, STEM Insight placements equip teachers, technicians and careers staff with real-life knowledge and experiences, helping to bring careers to life in the classroom.

15. What is STEM Insight? INSIGHT INTO MODERN INDUSTRY
Learn how all the parts of the business work, what roles and skills are needed, the breadth of career possibilities and the variety of routes into jobs, particularly technical paths and apprenticeships.
INSIGHT INTO UNIVERSITY
Learn about the rapidly evolving and increasingly inter-disciplinary courses available, the breadth of opportunities for study and research, the roles and skills needed, and the variety of career paths beyond. Use this insight to inspire students and better prepare them for Higher Education.
Created as a result of the skills gap
many teachers lack experience of industry and have limited knowledge of STEM career opportunities or vocational routes
developing and inspiring teachers to bring careers alive in the classroom will have a powerful impact on large numbers of students

16. Real-life experiences with STEM Insight
“Before the programme, I didn’t feel I had sufficient knowledge of STEM careers to talk with confidence.
Now I am equipped with up-to-date knowledge, real examples and experiences, as well as strong industry links that I can use to benefit the whole school.
I believe this makes me a more effective and inspiring teacher. This was a really valuable experience with long-term benefits”
Alice Kupara
Thomas Deacon Academy
STEM Insight participant 2016

17. Why take part?
STEM Insight can help to build a relationship with a major employer near you, possibly securing placements for your students or progression routes via apprenticeships.
Find out about the local job market and the competencies that need to be taught in the ‘underpinning knowledge’ section of T levels.

18. What does a placement involve?
INSIGHT INTO MODERN INDUSTRY
Overview of the business, key projects and processes. Tours, site visits, shadowing staff, understanding of recruitment, outreach support, time with apprentices, interns, graduates, management, etc…
INSIGHT INTO UNIVERSITY
Overview of the department, research areas and teaching faculties. Opportunity to attend seminars, lectures, lab / workshop sessions. Discussions with students, lecturers, researchers and UCAS applications, etc…

19. Impact from attending a placement
CRAC evaluation report findings. Full evaluation can be read here

20. Impact from attending a placement
Created as a result of the skills gap
many teachers lack experience of industry and have limited knowledge of STEM career opportunities or vocational routes
developing and inspiring teachers to bring careers alive in the classroom will have a powerful impact on large numbers of students

21. What are the benefits to your learners?
better informed about broad range of STEM career opportunities and the skills required, raising aspirations, fulfilling potential
more aware of the different routes into employment, both academic and vocational, and the value of technical skills
more inspired - eyes opened to possible futures they may never have considered, encouraging social mobility
increased participation in STEM subjects
more likely to be making successful career choices
better prepared for HE and the world of work

22. Real-life experiences with STEM Insight
“I’ve now built a network of contacts and links into industry with resulting opportunities that students otherwise would not be exposed to…” “Apprenticeships are now seen as a real opportunity”
Rose Russell
Ursuline Academy, Ilford
STEM Insight past participant

23. Real-life experiences with STEM Insight
“I now know that until you step through the doors of a company you can’t really understand what you are actually preparing young people for.
The reality is that we are preparing our students for the workplace not for league table success – it is imperative that staff are therefore in tune with the reality of the workplace and understand the working environment, the demands and the opportunities”
Marie Jobson
Churchill Community College
STEM Insight participant 2016

24. Real-life experiences with STEM Insight
Read about previous participants of STEM Insight giving real-life examples of their positive experiences and what they gained from being part of it.
STEM Insight case studies

25. What is the cost?
If you are a state-funded school/college you will receive generous financial support to cover the cost of participating in the programme from Project ENTHUSE. 
Once you have completed the programme, your organisation will receive bursary funding of £1,000 for a five day placement.
Your organisation pays a fee of £250+VAT for participating in STEM Insight. Bursary funds can be used to compensate teachers who chose to take a placement during school holidays. 
Created as a result of the skills gap
many teachers lack experience of industry and have limited knowledge of STEM career opportunities or vocational routes
developing and inspiring teachers to bring careers alive in the classroom will have a powerful impact on large numbers of students

26. www.stem.org.uk/stem-insight How do you take part?
Created as a result of the skills gap
many teachers lack experience of industry and have limited knowledge of STEM career opportunities or vocational routes
developing and inspiring teachers to bring careers alive in the classroom will have a powerful impact on large numbers of students

27. Download the attend a placement flyer below to share with your colleagues

28. If you have a local company/university you would like to invite to get involved, click on the below images to download the host flyer

29. Any questions?

30. If you were to take 5 days away from college, what would you want to experience during your placement?