UK EDUCATION


Project ENTHUSE, a partnership between government, charities


and employers, was created to ensure that effective STEM teaching was delivered across all UK schools and colleges. Ian Duffy, community development manager at BP, is a Project


ENTHUSE partner. BP has worked closely with the project and developed its own set of resources across the school curriculum. For example, in a series of videos, two young presenters explore the beach at Lyme Regis, learning about rocks, fossils and evolution. The videos are accompanied by fully resourced lesson plans, worksheets and activities. “We believe that teachers are crucial in developing and inspiring


young people to become the scientists and engineers of the future,” says Mr Duffy. “But there is a much wider role that we can all play in helping teachers to make STEM-related subjects more engaging by opening young people’s eyes to their relevance to themselves and their own lives.” Indeed, it would appear that BP is committed to engaging young


people in the sector through its annual Ultimate STEM Challenge, a national competition run by the company in partnership with the Science Museum and STEM Learning. Each year, up to four students aged 11–14 from across the UK are rewarded for putting their STEM skills to the test with an invitation to a celebratory event at the Science Museum, an Ultimate STEM experience day, and £500 for their school. Healthcare company GSK is demonstrating its commitment to


inspiring the next generation by sponsoring the 2017 UK Young Scientist of the Year award. Designed to recognise and reward achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths, the award is open to those aged 11–18.


GSK’s senior VP of UK and Ireland pharmaceuticals, Nikki Yates,


is part of this year’s judging panel. She said, “I am passionate about making sure that the next generation of innovators and leaders in science and engineering are engaged early so no future talent is left uninspired or undiscovered.”


Business breakfasts As a Bedford school’s relationship with local businesses demonstrates, not all partnerships need to operate on such a grand scale. Through its links with the Federation of Small Businesses, the


Mark Rutherford School regularly invites businesses and employers to chat informally about the local labour market over breakfast with teachers and students. In this way, students gain invaluable direct contact with local businesses, as well as up-to-date and tailored careers advice from their teachers and careers advisers.


Developing STEM skills Inspiring tomorrow’s STEM workforce is very much in tune with Relocate Global’s focus on education, schools and skills development. We are committed to supporting employers to recruit and develop talent, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which are so crucial to global prosperity and growth. It is for this reason that the 2017 Relocate Awards presentation


ceremony is being held at the Science Museum. Says Fiona Murchie, Relocate’s managing editor, “These awards are all about showcasing excellence, innovation and best practice, so the Science Museum is the perfect venue for celebrating our winners in this tenth- anniversary year.” See relocatemagazine.com/awards-2017-home for details.


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