Are you looking for ways to enrich and enhance your Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) curriculum?

Through the STEMPOINT brokerage contract, Suffolk EBP has a responsibility to provide all schools and colleges with impartial advice and guidance on a wide range of STEM Enhancement & Enrichment (E&E) activities. We can help you identify which opportunities can best inspire people in STEM including advice on activities listed in nationally recognised STEM directories as well as other regional and local provision.

The British Science Association's range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) enrichment activities aim to inspire and engage 5-19 year olds.

Their aim is achieved through their nationally recognised CREST award schemes, support for STEM clubs, the National Science and Engineering Competition and collaborative events such as the Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' and Engineers' Fair.

CREST Star Investigators is a UK-wide award scheme for 5-12 year olds that enables them to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. They are designed to be used primarily outside of class time (e.g. in a science club), though some are suitable for use in the classroom.

CREST Awards enable young people aged 11-19 opportunities to explore the real nature of STEM and real world problems by doing their own creative problem solving through projects. It is Britain's largest national award scheme for project work in STEM subjects, links closely to the curriculum and is a great way to make STEM creative and engaging - both in and out of the classroom.

CREST awards are flexible and fall into three categories:

• Research
• Investigation/Design and make
• Science Communication

 And are offered at three levels:

• Bronze - typically completed by 11-14 year olds - around 10 hours of project work is expected.
• Silver - typically completed by 14-16 year olds - with around 30 hours of project work
• Gold - typically completed by 16+ year olds - with around 70 hours of project work

 The levels are progressive but can be awarded separately at any stage. The differentiated levels enable youngsters of all abilities to experience positive achievement in Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths (STEM) and cover many of the required key skills in the process.

British Science Association CREST Awards are organised and administered in Suffolk by the Suffolk EBP.

For more information and details of how to register, please contact Ann Cloke.

Suffolk Education Business Partnership Ltd
Room 3.01, Felaw Maltings, 44 Felaw Street
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SJ

Tel: 01473 408060
Fax: 01473 408063
Email: sebp@suffolkebp.co.uk

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