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Inspiring Tomorrow's Generation

 

Staffordshire STEM Centre is a non profit-making organisation providing enrichment and enhancement programmes that complement the STEM curriculum. We design and deliver an evolving range of innovative activities for schools and colleges that reflect changes in Society and the Future Skills Agenda.

 

We work closely with local industry and national educational organisations to keep our activities relevant, and to support learners through their progression into the world of work.  

 

We also manage a wide range of national schemes developed to meet the needs and interests of young people such as Crest Awards, STEM Ambassadors and the Digital Hub.

 

Mission

Our mission is to inspire learners and add value to the work schools do in delivering the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) curriculum. We concentrate on matching what we do to curriculum need to help reduce the burden of delivery for practitioners. Our main aim is to improve learner achievement by increasing engagement and providing experiences that add interest, relevance and depth. To do this, we aim to increase awareness of STEM in Further and Higher Education to widen career opportunities.

 

Objectives

One of our objectives is to increase the number of schools, colleges and companies we work with each year in order to have a greater impact on skills improvement. We work hard to exceed expectations by delivering innovative resources and activities that enhance the learner experience.

 

Staffordshire STEM Centre is contracted by STEMNET to deliver Brokerage Services and manage the STEM Ambassadors Scheme throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Our experienced team offers consultancy in education and training to leading organisations including SSAT, RSLC, Staffordshire University, Keele University, LSN and Ofqual. We are host to the ‘Digital Hub’ Centre for DATA offering training in CAD/CAM and Electronics.

 

Why Work With Us?

  • We are the STEMNET Contract Holder for Staffordshire.
  • We are approved by the two local Authorities.
  • Our enrichment programmes and activities:
    •  have been proven to raise standards and help with teacher CPD,
    • are practical, creative, and fun!
    • are cross-curricular with opportunities for teachers to deliver follow-on activities,
    • inspire young people to gain an understanding of STEM, encourage teamwork, and develop problem solving, speaking and listening skills.
    • are tried and tested with consumable resources supplied.
  • We have strong links with local industries and organise many educational visits and joint school projects.

All our staff and STEM Ambassadors are CRB checked. We are enthusiastic about  promoting STEM subjects to maintain the UK's position as a leader in research and development.

 

Looking Ahead

We are working on developing new and innovative programmes that will support practitioners in adopting applied and independent learning into their teaching and learning strategies. The activities will reflect the changing skills needs of Society, specifically in the areas of alternative energy and sustainability.

 

If you wish to discuss a specific activity, have a query or need further information, please contact the Staffordshire STEM Team online or by tel: 01785 353348.