Student Associates Scheme (SAS)
For Schools
Support for secondary school Maths, Physics and Chemistry
What does SAS entail?
Undergraduates/Postgraduates undertaking a
3 week placement in June/July 2011 in a
school or college working alongside
experienced teachers and assisting in
classroom teaching. Schools can apply for up
to 10 students on one placement (placements
outside June/July can be organised by arrangement)
Benefits of SAS
 Raising the levels of attainment and aspirations of young people in schools
 Contributing to the recruitment of committed students to initial teacher training
 Pupils can benefit from the knowledge of university students who champion their subject
 Students will be a positive role model for pupils and an ambassador for their HE institution
 A bursary for the school of up to £225 per student
• Students are CRB checked before placement
• Students are given a general induction to the scheme, to the
education system and to working in schools prior to placement
For more information or to apply contact Sarah Cooper:
sarah.cooper@exscitec.com
01730 235683
Links : www.tda.gov.uk / www.imperial.ac.uk/outreach / www.exscitec.com
Imperial College Outreach works in partnership with Exscitec to deliver the Student Associates Scheme