Burton school singled out for its commitment to protecting the planet as they support scientists in Antarctica

Pupils at a Staffordshire school have been praised for exploring the world around them as their unique attitude to learning is recognised as one of the best in the country. Burton Fields, in Outwoods Street, has just been awarded the Geographical Association’s Primary Geography Quality Mark- Gold for its dedication to supporting children to learnContinue reading “Burton school singled out for its commitment to protecting the planet as they support scientists in Antarctica”

Businesses urged to inspire the next generation of digital engineers to meet UK skills gap

STEM education programme urges Derbyshire businesses to get behind National Coding Week and help schools to support the next generation in learning vital digital skills which will enhance career opportunities. STEM Venturi, which works with schools and community groups to increase access to digital skills such as coding, robotics and engineering, is looking to createContinue reading “Businesses urged to inspire the next generation of digital engineers to meet UK skills gap”

Innovative enterprise sees students set up life changing business

Nottingham students are boosting the city’s entrepreneurial spirit as businesses get behind them to buck the trend and increase opportunities for self-employment. Thanks to a collaboration between enterprise course Marketing Mavericks and Nottingham Business School, based at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham is seeing an increase in the number of students choosing to start up theirContinue reading “Innovative enterprise sees students set up life changing business”

Businesses urged to support schools in inspiring the next generation of engineers

South Derbyshire led STEM education project is calling on businesses to support local schools in helping the next generation of engineers. Holly Davies, who runs science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education workshops through STEM Venturi, based in Hilton, is appealing for help to build greater links between businesses and schools to bridge the UK’sContinue reading “Businesses urged to support schools in inspiring the next generation of engineers”

Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference

Unique project marks National Engineers Week as it hopes to inspire youngsters to learn about the world of engineering while creating 3D products to make a difference in their lives. Education specialist STEM Venturi is offering a chance for youngsters to try their hand at 3D printing in February half term. The five-hour 3D DesignContinue reading “Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference”

Praise for ‘highly ambitious’ Burton school as it launches new outdoor learning area

Burton school praised as ‘highly ambitious’ as they create new forest school sessions to help more youngsters to benefit from learning outdoors. Grange School, in Shobnall Close, Burton on Trent, has seen pupils bug hunting, designing weave sculptures and toasting marshmallows on an outdoor firepit after adapting an underused area of the school site toContinue reading “Praise for ‘highly ambitious’ Burton school as it launches new outdoor learning area”