Overview
This briefing report containing findings from research conducted with 800 STEM teacher across the UK. Aims to understand how STEM teachers engage with STEM outreach activities: how they find out about them, what the barriers are to accessing outreach and which students take part.
Who this is for
- Careers leads
- Employers
- Researchers
- STEM outreach organisations
- Teachers
Key findings
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8 in 10 STEM teachers indicated their school had taken part in STEM outreach in the last academic year
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81% of STEM teachers said they find their outreach activities via various online methods including online, directly from organisations or via social media
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Around half of teachers highlighted both funding and time as major barriers in providing STEM outreach activities
Not enough time to deliver curriculum so must prioritise high quality activities or tried and tested or well-reviewed activities
— Teacher
Money. Many free activities have been missed as we can’t afford to take students and hire a coach
— Teacher
