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STEM Leaders encourages learners to inspire, lead and mentor their peers through the creation and delivery of STEM activities and events.

STEM Leaders encourages learners to inspire and lead their peers through the creation and delivery of STEM activities and events. Through the programme, learners develop their confidence, self-belief and resilience, which empowers them to become real agents of change within their schools and communities.

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STEM Leaders encourages learners to inspire and lead their peers through the creation and delivery of STEM activities and events. Through...

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"This programme's had a really good impact on the overall attitude of students towards their learning!"

STEM Leaders Programme (11-13 years old)
Adrian Whitely - Head Teacher at The Mosslands School

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  • Anyone who would like to deliver this course to young people aged 11-13 years old
  • STEM Subject Leads, STEM Coordinators
  • Community Organisations delivering STEM programmes

STEM Leaders Programme (11-13 years old) project essentials

5 Step Guide

  • Choose your delivery team
  • Register with the Leadership Skills Foundation
  • Access online training
  • Recruit your STEM Leaders
  • Deliver the STEM Leaders programme

Time

Suggested: The Level 1 STEM Leaders qualification can be delivered in 26 hours. STEM Leaders will need to lead 4 hours of STEM Leadership activities, events and interactions. Our online training courses take approx. 60 minutes and are easy to access.

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Meet the Social Innovator

The team at the Leadership Skills Foundation believes that every young person should have the opportunity to explore, learn, and gain the skills and confidence needed to be the change they want to see in the world.

Young people deserve to be heard, particularly as we seek solutions to the world's challenges. By developing leadership skills through their interest in STEM subjects, young people have the opportunity to use STEM Leaders as the first step in that journey.

Kathryn Holland-Heathers

3 STEM Leaders Programme (11-13 years old) projects have already been started

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