Pupils in Hornsey Girls School, London, taking part in a Big Bang at School Blueprint science dayEngineeringUK is partnering with
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT) to expand the reach of its
Big Bang at School Blueprint programme, where secondary schools can host their own exciting science and engineering days. With a skills and labour shortage in the engineering and technology sector, and
EngineeringUK and Royal Society research showing some girls are switching off from science, the partnership with RAFCT aims to support up to 47,000 young people to enjoy their own
Big Bang at School day with amazing science and engineering activities, workshops and projects and spark a passion and curiosity for all things STEM.
The funding will enable the
Big Bang at School Blueprint, which aims to bring the same fun, excitement and interactive learning experience as
The Big Bang Fair, held each year at the NEC, to the classroom to benefit 11 to 14 year olds and bring to life science, engineering and technology careers through shows, workshops and activities.
RAFCT aims to inspire young people to consider careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and is powered by the proceeds of the Royal International Air Tattoo. Dr Kevin Stenson, director of RAFCT, said: “The RAF Charitable Trust, powered by RIAT, is delighted to support EngineeringUK’s
Big Bang School at School Blueprint programme. This new partnership, part of our aim to be able to support an annual national STEM programmes for 500,000 young people aged 5–25 years, represents a huge leap forward for us by enabling nearly 50,000 11 to 14-year-olds to be inspired to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology. This secondary school programme builds upon existing programmes we enable with primary schools.”
Bursaries for the
Big Bang at School Blueprint are available for priority schools to help teachers host their own STEM project and workshops. Dr Hilary Leevers, EngineeringUK chief executive, said: “It is fantastic to be partnering with the RAF Charitable Trust to help spread the reach of the
Big Bang at School Blueprint.
“More young people from all backgrounds across the UK need to know about the exciting and impactful jobs to be had in science, technology and engineering. We greatly appreciate the support of the RAF Charitable Trust to help us make that happen through the
Big Bang at School Blueprint — and we will make sure children have some fun along the way!”