Education Outreach Training

Education Outreach training

Event Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Are you passionate about educating the next generation of scientists and engineers? Join us for our Education Outreach training event at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This in-person training will equip you with the skills and resources needed to engage with schools and students. Learn from experienced educators and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners! Register now to secure your spot.

This event is run by C L Education Outreach - you can find out more about them at https://cleducationoutreach.co.uk/

The day will involve exploring the current landscape in STEM education, highlighting the importance of lighting the spark in education through outreach and the impact this can have. The session will then look at how to do this most effectively, with practical strategies and transferable skills to make any communication to students effective, engaging and impactful. Finally, participants will plan and put some of these strategies into practice, receiving meaningful and targeted feedback from the expert educators.

Aims of the training:

By the end of the day, participants will be able to:

· Describe some factors influencing the shortages in the STEM employee pipeline

· Understand and apply a wide range of practical strategies to promote effective communication with students and other stakeholders

· Practice using these strategies in presentations and activities for schools

The day is run by Claire Hamnett and Laura Deacon.

Claire has over 25 years of experience in secondary science education and consultancy and also leads the Science Curriculum Hub, collaborating with schools across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and beyond. She regularly organises and runs CPD sessions, network meetings, and conferences for educators, in partnership with universities, companies, and STEM organizations and is an Advanced Skills teacher, a STEM Learning Senior Professional Development mark holder and Specialist Leader in Education. Claire is passionate about making science accessible and inspiring the next generation of scientists and has run numerous outreach initiatives and training sessions for organisations.

Laura is an experienced science specialist in primary education with a passion for inspiring young minds. She delivers high-quality CPD to hundreds of primary educators, empowering them to engage students in science and also frequently collaborates with industry partners to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world STEM careers. She routinely advocates for STEM within primary schools, fostering a love for learning and raising student aspirations and is committed to making a lasting impact on education and the lives of students.