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Simplifying STEAM Strawbees provides hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and develops essential 21st century skills, with the understanding that the arts and creativity are as important as other STEM subjects. The hands-on approach of building and learning with one of Strawbees’ ready-to-use kits is supported by Strawbees Classroom – a free online resource hub dedicated to aiding educators, regardless of existing STEAM proficiency, by providing a wealth of comprehensive resources, such as guides, activities and curriculum-aligned lessons. The user-friendly design of Strawbees Classroom and Strawbees kits simplifies the teaching of complex STEAM subjects through student- led learning, enabling educators to effortlessly create immersive and engaging educational experiences that encourage learners’ curiosity and innovation. To find out more, visit classroom.strawbees.com/uk-hub 8 Free space education As part of the UK Space Agency’s Space to Learn programme, the National Space Academy is offering space science workshops, careers conferences and space camps to UK secondary students – completely free of charge. Space Camps are taking place across the UK, providing students with exciting and immersive space science experiences that feature hands- on activities and talks from STEM professionals. The one-day Careers Conference events, meanwhile, allow your students to explore the huge variety of space careers out there, and hear from real space industry professionals. Finally, the Space Masterclasses are delivered by specially trained science teachers, who can visit your school to conduct a curriculum-linked workshop of your choice. Learn more and apply at nationalspaceacademy.org/ space-to-learn , or email spacetolearn@spacecentre.co.uk 6 Cutting-edge knowledge Learning never stops, especially in the field of technology. Consider the story of Andrea Tyrell, Head of Faculty at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, who achieved a computer science subject knowledge certificate through the National Centre for Computing Education, and has this to say: “ It’s impacted how I approach topics at KS3 level and has changed the order of topics we teach...I believe [the pupils] are experiencing an effective and engaging learning experience as a result. ” Read more about Andrea’s story via tiny.cc/ts138-NCCE , and find out why more teachers should consider enrolling on the programme today by visiting ncce.io/ks3-gcse Shakespeare workshops Deepen your students’ understanding of Shakespeare with workshops and teacher training from Shakespeare’s Globe. Students can enjoy Lively Action workshops, which can be tailored to the play and learning objectives of your choice, and are packed full of practical exercises aimed at helping to unlock Shakespeare’s language and characters. These workshops can take place at Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside or in your school. Teachers can also acquire new tools and techniques for bringing Shakespeare to life in the classroom with the help of our Continuing Professional Development sessions held at Shakespeare’s Globe or online – for more details, visit shakespearesglobe.com/learn/ secondary-schools Bringing STEM to life Through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants scheme, schools can apply to receive up to £3,000 to run an investigative STEM project in partnership with a STEM professional from academia or industry. The projects funded by the grants can cover any area(s) of STEM, and must provide students with opportunities to develop and embed key skills, such as research, problem solving and data handling. Through the scheme, students can also gain insights into potential careers through regular engagement with one or more STEM professionals. Lots of support is available from the Schools Engagement team, ranging from online introductory sessions, to feedback and guidance on applications. Find out more at royalsociety.org/partnership 7 10 9 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 71