Support

There are a wide range of organisations engaged in promoting science and providing science education. Whilst some provide dedicated support to the teaching science as part of the curriculum in schools and further education, many also work with different audiences and partners. This page is dedicated to these kinds of vital individuals, organisations and initiatives.

  • Charlotte Thorley is a public engagement and involvement consultant who works with universities, charities and community groups to support them in what they do, often helping them to work collaboratively.
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  • Chemistry with Cabbage works with young students doing experiments with household products to get them excited about materials and their properties
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  • Computing at School aims to encourage and equip school staff to teach computing
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  • Engineering Educates (Website) from The University of Manchester’s Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) runs:
  • Great Science Share for Schools is an annual campaign to inspire young people to share their scientific questions with new audiences
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  • Noisy Toys provides shows, interactive installations, workshops, drop-ins, scavenger, corporate, and engagement events
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  • Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) who have regional mentors operating in the North West of England – Website:
    • Michelle Grimshaw, PSTT Fellow and NW England Area Mentor – Webpage
    • Kathy Schofield, North Wales Area Mentor, also active in NW England – Webpage
  • Science Made Simple brings the brilliance of science to life with amazing, high energy interactive shows for schools and festivals. From football to game shows to pop songs and everything in between, we take the world around us and show the science that makes it work.
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  • STEMFirst is an educational consultancy that provides teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD), designs resources and deliver programmes around Science and STEM on behalf of professional institutions and other STEM organisations
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  • STEM Learning Ltd provides teacher CPD for Science and Computer Science, as well as operates the STEM Ambassador Programme, bringing volunteers from industry into schools.  There are also free teacher resources and long-term support through their ENTHUSE Partnership.
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  • The Mosslands School, Wirral has a dedicated STEM enrichment Coordinator
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