Why?
To interest young people in Science,Technology, Engineeringand Maths-related learning and careers, and to help create a future workforce with the skills and enterprising qualities to build a successful economy.
‘Work-related learning ensures young people have the skills,attitudes and behaviours needed for the workplace … it will be an intrinsic aspect of the new Diplomas, but also needs to be improved for all young learners, ensuring it is fully integrated into their overall learning experience.’
World Class Skills: Implementing the Leitch Review. Dept for Innovation, Universities and Skills
How?
Through partnership working, making an impact on the educational added-value and career choices of all young people,by demonstrating to them, their teachers and other appropriate professionals, the relevance of STEM in today’s world and thesuperb opportunities it offers.
‘The STEM Fair was the most stimulating and fruitful out-o f school experience the children had this year – a real eye-opener for many of them … They are still buzzing with it’
Primary Teacher (Year 5 & 6)
Who?
For learners and teachers - directly, with tailored activities andinterventions; and through people from STEM-related backgrounds who can bring knowledge, guidance and new experiences.
For businesses – answering specific economic and development needs, and helping to grow a skilled workforce for the future.
‘Thanks to all the SETPOINT staff for their help and friendship over the years … Hundreds of my students have had their education enhanced by the work of NYBEP and SETPOINT.’
Teacher, Specialist College for Science & Visual Arts
The following links are to the national SETNET site and give further background on what we do and are about
Using SEAs
