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FREE teaching resources
for Science, Design and Technology, Engineering and Maths
Plus other IET-supported enhancement and enrichment activities
for primary and secondary schools and further education
New for 2012/13
FIRST ® LEGO® League
Engineering Explained shows
Faraday Challenge Days in a Box
Flipside for Teachers
School Grants Scheme
Fun Kids Radio
Diamond Jubilee Scholarships
Look inside for more details!
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Contents
Introduction
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Faraday teaching resources
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IET Faraday Challenge Days
Faraday Challenge Days in a Box NEW!
Flipside
Flipside for Teachers NEW!
Posters
Bringing engineers into the classroom
IET STEM Ambassadors
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FIRST ® LEGO® League
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FIRST LEGO League NEW!
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Careers, awards and scholarships
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Careers information for secondary students
Post-16 careers information
Choosing the right University course
Choosing the right apprenticeship
Financial help for students
Arkwright Scholarships
Ambition Awards
IET Diamond Jubilee Scholarships NEW!
E3 Academy
UK Electronics Skills Foundation
Power Academy
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Funding
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IET Education Fund
School Grants Scheme NEW!
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IET Education Partners
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The Big Bang Fair
Design and Technology Association
Engineering Explained NEW!
EDT Go4SET
EDT Year in Industry
Fun Kids Radio NEW!
Engineering in Motion
F1 in Schools
F1 in Schools – Jaguar Primary School Challenge
4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge
Greenpower
Leaders Award for STEM
Primary Engineer
Make IT Happy
The Scout Association
Smallpeice Trust
Teach First
Young Engineers
Key Regional Partners
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You and the IET
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Quick reference guide
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Why Engineering
“…engineering is the way
that scientific progress gets
translated into jobs, wealth
and quality of life.”
Martyn Thomas CBE
Engineering and technology are thriving in the UK but there
is a very real problem when it comes to filling jobs. Recent
surveys* have revealed a massive skills shortage in the UK’s
engineering sector, particularly at technician level, both
now and over the next decade. To address this we need to
encourage young people to study science, maths, design and
technology, engineering and computer science at school and
to pursue engineering-based courses and apprenticeships.
If they do then a huge array of rewarding and challenging
careers are on offer.
*Engineering and technology skills and demand in industry:
summary of IET 2010 survey findings, IET 2010
Engineering UK 2011, The state of engineering.
Introducing our award-winning STEM resources
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
produces a wide range of engineering-themed teaching
resources and activity days for science, design and
technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teachers,
which can give practical, real-life context to your lessons.
We also offer funding schemes; awards and
scholarships; careers information; access to engineers
who are STEM Ambassadors; and, support some of the
UK’s best providers of STEM teaching resources and
enhancement and enrichment activities.
This brochure guides you through all of the
resources which we offer. It explains where they are
available, who they are suitable for, and where they
link to the curriculum.
Generally resources from the IET are free. Charges
apply to participate in FIRST® LEGO® League and
the Engineering Explained shows and the activities
of many of our Education Partners.
New for 2012/13
FIRST® LEGO® League – A global competition
that brings together LEGO and robotics to consider
real-world problems. Page 9
IET Faraday Challenge Days in a Box –
Comprehensive guides on how to run our popular
IET Faraday Challenges yourself as an off-timetable
STEM activity day. Page 4
Engineering Explained – Hour-long interactive
engineering-themed shows from ‘science made
simple’ for all school ages. Page 23
School Grants Scheme – A grants scheme for up to
£500 for physics, engineering and technology schools
activities. Page 19
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Flipside for Teachers – Our new termly postermagazine for teachers – each issue features a poster
for classroom display. Page 5
Fun Kids Radio – Downloadable audio shorts
introducing primary-age pupils to the engineering
all around us. Page 25
Diamond Jubilee Scholarships – new scholarships
worth up to £1,000 for the duration of the course.
Page 16
www.theiet.org/education
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Faraday teaching resources
IET Faraday
Engage students
in the classroom
The IET plays a key role in UK
engineering education. IET Faraday is
our flagship programme for schools.
Aimed at teachers and their students,
Faraday is an award-winning range
of free publications, resources and
activities that use real engineering
case studies to help teach the
secondary curriculum for science,
mathematics, design and technology.
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Faraday teaching resources
IET Faraday teaching resources
Take the hassle out of your lesson planning
with our free curriculum-linked resources
and activities.
Lessons can become even more engaging when the
learning can be shown to have real-life applications.
IET Faraday delivers a global engineering context,
using case studies which showcase some of the
most innovative and remarkable examples of current
engineering and technology around the world.
IET Faraday provides the following subject-specific
and curriculum-linked resources, free of charge:
Classroom activities to drop into lessons
Handouts
Classroom presentations.
Each set of resources is brought to life in
a modern engineering context by including:
Award-winning short films
Interactive educational games
Profiles of engineers whose work is showcased.
The case studies and engineer profiles can be used
to inspire project work and help with careers guidance.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3-5/P7-S6
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, Maths
Faraday teaching resources
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Faraday teaching resources
IET Faraday Challenge Days
Activity days for students
aged 12-13 years
Faraday Challenge
Days in a Box
NEW
FOR
2012/13
Get your students involved – enter your
school into one of our exciting Faraday
Challenge Days.
Run one of our past Faraday challenges
in your school with our online Faraday
Challenge Days in a Box.
The annual IET Faraday Challenge Days is an
engineering-based competition for schools. Six teams
of six students, aged 12-13 years, compete against one
another to see who can design, create and promote the
best solution to a given challenge. All challenges are
genuine, real-life engineering problems.
These are packages of guidelines and electronic
resources that take you through the day, with an
introductory presentation, handouts, video clips
and printable Faradays currency for students to
use to buy or hire resources.
They draw upon and reinforce learning from science,
maths and design and technology lessons. Students
need to demonstrate:
Creativity and innovation
The ability to work as a team
The capability to project manage
and act as quality controllers
Free to download, and most of the practical materials
you’ll need are found in typical science or design and
technology departments.
Why not invite STEM Ambassadors to give you a hand
on the day and bring real-life engineering experience
into the classroom? Check out our ‘Bringing engineers
into the classroom’ section on page 7 of this booklet.
Presentation skills
…and more!
Recent challenges have included designing and
building a device for remote surgery and a drinks
dispenser for competitive race walkers.
Quick reference
Available:
The winners from each event get prizes for
themselves and their schools, and the top three
teams across the UK get an all-expenses-paid trip to
the National Final to compete for a cash prize of up
to £1,000 for their school. Applications to host a
Faraday Challenge Day open in the spring term.
So why not get involved?
Ages:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK – find out more
at www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3/S1-2
Free to compete and host
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Faraday teaching resources
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Faraday teaching resources
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Flipside
Flipside for Teachers
Magazine and website
Poster magazine
NEW
FOR
2012/13
www.flipside.org.uk
Get teenagers switched on to science with the
IET’s award-winning Flipside magazine.
Ideas, activities, innovations and a new
poster for your classroom each term.
Flipside proves that fact is stranger than fiction.
Written for teenagers, the Flipside magazine and
website are packed full of weird and wonderful facts,
stunning images, and fascinating articles about
nature and technology. That’s in addition to reviews of
films, music, sport and the latest gadgets and games.
Flipside for Teachers is a new A1-size poster
magazine for science and technology teachers and
their students. It complements our award-winning
teen magazine Flipside. Unfolded, on one side is a
classroom poster featuring cutting-edge examples of
science, engineering and technology. On the other will
be features, updates and ideas of curriculum-linked
classroom activities.
Flipside features can be used to initiate classroom
discussions and to provide examples of how science
and technology work in the real world. Provoke their
interest – take a look at Flipside.
Quick reference
Available:
Age groups:
Cost:
Frequency:
Subject links:
Quick reference
Two free copies are sent to UK
secondary schools. Also available on
subscription.
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
Free to school libraries,
subscriptions from £20
per year
Eight issues per year
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Available:
Ages:
Cost:
Frequency:
Subject links:
Free to subscribers throughout the UK.
Free PDF versions are also available to
download from www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
Free to subscribers
Three issues per year
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Faraday teaching resources
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Faraday teaching resources
Posters
Use the IET’s visual aids to bring engineering
to life in your school or college.
Our popular range of classroom posters is available
as a complete pack of materials. This pack includes
posters on basic electrical and electronic engineering,
examples of some of the most innovative engineering
and technology around today and the people behind
it, as well as engineering careers posters from
Tomorrow’s Engineers.
The exact contents of the pack will alter over time as
new posters become available. Preview and order the
posters at www.ietfaraday.org
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
By post in UK and Ireland; PDF
versions available to download from
the IET Faraday website
www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Faraday teaching resources
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Faraday teaching resources
Bringing engineers
into the classroom
IET STEM Ambassadors
www.stemnet.org.uk
Bring engineers into the classroom!
IET members registered as STEM Ambassadors are
available to support school activities and bring real-life
engineering experience into the classroom. Members
can support activity days, after-school clubs, careers
events or even lessons.
The STEM Ambassador programme is run by
STEMNET (the Science Technology Engineering and
Maths Network), and enables teachers to bring trained
and checked professionals into the classroom to
support and inspire students.
To find out more about the IET’s STEM Ambassadors
contact ieteducation@theiet.org
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RESEA RC H
Faraday teaching resources
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FIRST ® LEGO® League
PA RT IC IPAT E
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FIRST ® LEGO® League
NEW
FOR
2012/13
FIRST ® LEGO® League
www.firstlegoleague.co.uk
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) is a global STEM
competition that encourages an interest in real
world issues and develops key skills. Competitors
pit themselves against other teams from
around the UK and Ireland and, for the National
Champions, from around the globe.
FLL develops skills in:
Design & Technology
Programing and Control
Mathematics
Research
Presentation skills
Strategic thinking
Teamwork.
Teams comprise of up to 10 students who must be aged
between 9 and 16 with an adult mentor. Registered
teams receive full guidance and support and a bespoke
set of LEGO to build a practice tournament field.
2012 - 2013 UK & Ireland Sponsors
Competitors attend one of the many regional
tournaments around the British Isles with the winners
going through to the National Final. The Champion
Award winner then goes on to represent the UK and
Ireland at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival.
FLL uses LEGO and LEGO Mindstorms® to challenge
students’ creativity. Each year competing teams are
presented with a new theme and a new challenge.
There are four parts to the competition:
The robotics challenge: the teams build a
programmable robot to undertake a series
of tasks around a themed field
The technical presentation: the students
must demonstrate that their robot is designed
appropriately to complete its given tasks
The research project: teams devise and present
solutions to real-world problems linked to the
annual theme
The teamwork exercise: teams have
to demonstrate FLL core values
including team working, friendly
competition and mutual gain.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK and Ireland –
register at www.firstlegoleague.co.uk
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S4
£150 +VAT (a LEGO Mindstorms®
set is also required)
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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The IET encourages young people to enter the engineering and technology
sectors – whether as an engineer, a technician or a craftsperson. To this end
we offer a number of awards as well as scholarships to support students
through their education and training.
We also work with other engineering bodies to
produce careers guidance materials. These illustrate
the huge range of possibilities open to young people
in the sector and the entry routes available.
Mary George M
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Laurie-Ann B
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Careers & scholarships
Careers, awards and scholarships
Careers & scholarships
Careers information for
secondary students
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
Tomorrow’s Engineers, in collaboration with the
IET and other engineering institutions, produces a
helpful range of careers information and resources for
teachers and young people interested in engineering.
These include a route map (available in formats
appropriate for each of the UK nations) illustrating
the various academic and vocational options for
getting into an engineering career.
Post-16 careers information
www.ietfaraday.org
We have compiled a collection of careers material
aimed at further education students, including
AS/A2, IB, BTEC, Diploma, Higher/Advanced
Higher and HND/HNC students.
The materials include:
Posters and route maps from
Tomorrow’s Engineers
A copy of Engineering Opportunities magazine
IET awards and scholarships flyers
An IET careers guide.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Quick reference
Hardcopies available from the IET/
PDFs available from
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/
resources
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Hard copies/PDFs available in UK
from the IET Faraday website
www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND
and HNC
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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Careers & scholarships
Choosing the right University course
www.theiet.org/students
Help your students work out which
engineering course is right for them.
The student section of the IET website gives up-to-date
advice on choosing a course and explains how the IET
supports students at university and in their early career.
Along with other professional institutions, the IET
runs an accreditation programme that monitors and
certifies courses. To be accredited, courses must
provide good quality teaching and assessment.
They also have to meet international standards
while giving students the foundation for achieving
professional registration.
Accreditation guarantees that the following
have been checked and approved:
Course content and how it is assessed
Facilities and staffing
Relevance to employers
Current students’ opinions about the course.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
www.theiet.org/students
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND
and HNC
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Our directory of accredited providers lists mainly
BEng (Hons), MEng and MSc qualifications covering
electrical and electronic engineering, computing,
mechanical and manufacturing engineering and
more. Individual programmes include a wide
range of specialisations, including nanotechnology,
communications and renewable energy.
Go online today and find out how to point your
students in the right direction.
IET Academic Partners
www.theiet.org/academic-partners
IET Academic Partners are university departments
which understand the value of association with
the IET. Academic Partners promote IET student
membership as they value the opportunity it offers
their students throughout their education and beyond.
Studying at an IET Academic Partner University means
that your students’ membership fees will be partially or
fully funded.
The IET and Academic Partners work closely together
to bring you a tailored range of products and services
that suit your students at every stage of their study.
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Careers & scholarships
Choosing the right
apprenticeship
www.theiet.org/apprentices
Going to university may not be the right choice
for everyone. Apprenticeships offer qualifications
and experience that can enable young people to
flourish in an engineering career.
The apprentice zone on the IET website is packed with
advice on choosing the right apprenticeship, including
details of accredited schemes. To gain accreditation,
an apprenticeship scheme provider needs to have
demonstrated that their training meets certain quality
standards and that they are committed to helping
apprentices progress and develop. They must also
provide apprentices with the skills they need as a basis
for professional registration.
Explore what’s available and help your student make
the right choices.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
www.theiet.org/apprentices
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND
and HNC
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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The cost of studying is increasing and the IET is keen to encourage more
people to gain the skills needed to become our future engineers. So the IET
provides numerous financial awards and scholarships through the various
stages of education.
Scholarships for students about to study AS/A2, IB, Diploma,
Highers and Advanced Highers
Arkwright Scholarships
www.arkwright.org.uk
Students who are going to be studying for an AS/A2,
IB or Higher/Advanced Higher level in Engineering or
Design and Technology at a school which is affiliated
with Arkwright may apply for a scholarship.
Funded by industry, academia, professional
institutions (including the IET) and private donations,
250 Arkwright scholarships are made available each
year. Each scholarship provides £250 per year for the
student and £200 per year for their school for the two
years of their course.
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Careers & scholarships
Financial help for students
Careers & scholarships
Scholarships for students studying in the UK and Ireland
We have a range of scholarships available for students studying engineering at university.
Ambition Awards
www.theiet.org/ambition
Scholarships for students applying
to start university
Undergraduate grants for current second, third
or final year university students
www.theiet.org/ambition
www.theiet.org/ambition
The IET offers up to £3,000 per year for students
who are about to start studying an accredited MEng
or BEng Engineering or Technology degree course
(see ‘Choosing the right University course’) in the UK,
and whom are predicted to get the equivalent of 3 B’s
at ‘A’ level or a minimum of 300 UCAS points.
The IET offers grants of up to £1,000 for students
currently studying an IET accredited degree course,
who are expected to achieve 60% or more in their end
of year exams (minimum 2:1), and whom achieved a
minimum of 300 UCAS points at ‘A’ level.
NEW
FOR
2012/13
Postgraduate awards
New in 2013:
IET Diamond Jubilee
Scholarships
www.theiet.org/diamond
Students who meet the minimum criteria will be
entitled to an IET scholarship of £1,000 per year
for the duration of the degree course.
www.theiet.org/postgradawards
Students undertaking doctorate degrees, studying
either in the UK or overseas, and who have achieved
a 2:1 or higher in their first degree, can apply for a
scholarship worth up to £10,000.
Eligibility
Achieved 3 ‘A’ grades at A level
Entering an IET accredited programme
in Sept/Oct 2013
Not in receipt of another IET scholarship or grant
UK resident.
Entry opens in January 2013 via online submission.
www.theiet.org/awards
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Careers & scholarships
E3 Academy
UK Electronics Skills Foundation
(UKESF)
UK Electronics
Skills Foundation
www.e3academy.org
The E3 Academy is a partnership that brings together
many of the big names in UK electrical energy to
encourage students towards those courses designed to
meet skills needs within this sector. Along with the IET
they have created a sponsorship package to support
students through their time at selected universities
which has been designed for students who are about
to start Electrical (Energy) Engineering courses at the
Universities of Bristol, Newcastle or Nottingham.
www.ukesf.org
Through its Scholarship Scheme, UKESF matches highcalibre undergraduate students at leading UK universities
with companies for sponsorship. Companies provide
scholars with bursaries, mentoring and work placements,
contributing to their skills development for graduate
employment. UKESF also helps to place scholars, whose
sponsors are unable to offer employment on graduation,
with other employers through its network of companies.
Successful applicants benefit from:
Successful candidates are matched with sponsoring
companies for scholarships that include:
A bursary of £2,500 for each year of study
Annual bursaries of up to £1,575
E2 Academy events, including a summer school,
providing opportunities to network and become
familiar with the industry
Paid summer work placements
Eight weeks of summer vacation training,
paying £1250 per month minimum.
Industrial mentoring
Professional development training
at UKESF Summer Workshops
Opportunities to build relationships
with potential employers.
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Careers & scholarships
The Power Academy
www.theiet.org/poweracademy
The Power Academy is a partnership across industry
and academia, which has been created to help
address the shortage of high-quality power engineers.
Each year 60 scholarships are offered to students at
seven universities across the UK.
A Power Academy scholarship provides students
with an invaluable package of support, training and
experience to give them a head start in the industry.
It includes:
a bursary of £2,200 for each year of study
a contribution towards university tuition fees
(for students who take up employment with
their sponsoring company)
£220 for books and software
mentoring from industry partners
paid summer work placements
annual high level seminars on important
issues affecting the sector.
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Funding
Funding for engineering projects
and activities in schools
Through its charitable remit the IET is able to offer support for local
education projects.
NEW
FOR
IET Education Fund
www.theiet.org/fund
Get extra help from the IET for local
education projects.
The IET provides an Education Fund which gives out
awards of up to £5,000 to support UK-based projects
aiming to encourage students, aged between 5 and 19,
towards studying STEM subjects and engineering and
technology-based careers.
Any organisation, including schools, capable of
developing and delivering such projects can apply for
funding. Applications must be endorsed by the IET
Local Network in which the project will be carried out,
and applicants need a referee who can confirm their
ability to deliver the project.
2012/13
School Grants
Scheme
www.iop.org/schoolgrants
The Institute of Physics (IOP), IET and Science
and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
provide schools with funds to carry out projects,
participate in activities or purchase materials
not normally covered by school budgets.
The scheme awards funds up to £500 for projects
linked to the teaching or promotion of physics
or engineering and is open to all UK educational
organisations teaching students aged 5-19. There
are three opportunities to apply each year in February,
June and November. Further information, including
guidance notes and examples of funded projects,
can be found on the IOP website.
Download further information and application forms
from www.theiet.org/fund
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Quick reference
Application forms available from the
IET website
Key Stage 1-5/P1-S6 /BTEC/HND
and HNC
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Maths, Physics
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Application forms available at
www.iop.org/schoolgrants
Key Stage 1-5/P1-S6 /BTEC/HND
and HNC
Free
Science, Design & Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Maths, Physics
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Funding
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IET Education Partners
IET Education Partners
Working alongside others to engage young people with
engineering and technology
The IET has a range of Education
Partners – organisations that
share our passion for engaging
young people with engineering
and technology.
Our partners provide many of
the UK’s best engineering-themed
enhancement and enrichment
activities, which are designed to
capture students’ imaginations
and interest.
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IET Education Partners
The Big Bang Fair
www.thebigbangfair.co.uk
The Big Bang is the largest celebration of science,
technology, engineering and maths for young people
in the UK.
School groups and families can get a flavour of the
real scale of engineering and science in the UK
through theatre shows, workshops and a packed
show floor of exciting hands-on stands. Offering
careers advice and fun activities, The Big Bang
shows young people just how many rewarding
opportunities there are in the engineering and
technology sectors.
The UK Big Bang Fair takes place in a different
location in March each year and there are regional
events held around the UK in June and July.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Design and Technology
Association
www.digitaldandt.org
Digital Design and Technology Programme
(DD&T)
The DD&T Programme is a leading continuing
professional development programme for teachers,
providing teachers with training in CAD/CAM
(computer-aided design and manufacturing),
ECT (electronics and communications technology)
and other digital technologies.
The programme aims to demonstrate the links between
these areas, making projects more engaging for
students and better reflecting real-life product design
and manufacturing. The IET is funding a new blended
learning model of CPD, which uses a combination
of online and face-to-face learning techniques.
Quick reference
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 2-5/P4-S6
Free to attend
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Maths
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
England
D&T Teachers
Free
Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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IET Education Partners
NEW
FOR
2012/13
Engineering
Explained Shows
www.sciencemadesimple.org.uk
Hour-long interactive shows developed by multi-awardwinning science made simple. It shows schools the
diversity and excitement of engineering and its impact
across the world.
3 - 7 year olds – Izzy’s Incredible Adventure: discover
and explore how transport really works.
7 - 11 year olds – Who wants to be a superhero?:
a careers-driven show introducing real-life scientists
and engineers and what they do.
11 - 16 year olds – A rough guide to engineering:
a journey around the world of engineering.
11 - 16 year olds – Engineering for Life – From Cradle
to Grave: how engineering improves our quality of life.
The IET subsidise the delivery of a certain number of days
in each UK region per year. Each day includes up to three
of any of the shows, allowing schools to offer the shows to
a range of year groups or visiting partner schools.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 1-4/P1-S4
Subsidised shows are £75 + VAT
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Maths
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IET Education Partners
EDT Go4SET
EDT Year in Industry
www.etrust.org.uk/go4set.cfm
The EDT’s Go4SET programme links teams of six
students together with a local company to work on a
ten-week environmentally-themed STEM project.
Go4SET raises students’ awareness of STEM, changes
perceptions and highlights future career opportunities.
The programme helps students develop key skills
including project management, report writing,
presentation and communication skills. Go4SET has a
competition format and teams win prizes at Celebration
Events. Completed projects can be submitted for
CREST awards.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
www.yini.org.uk
The EDT’s Year in Industry (YINI) provides students
with paid, relevant work placements for their gap year,
either before or during university. Placements last
between nine and twelve months.
EDT supports students in the application process
and provides mentoring, management training,
an optional maths course as well as regional and
national competitions.
Quick reference
England and Scotland
Key Stage 3/P7-S2
£200 + VAT for the first team,
£100 + VAT for each additional team
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, English, Maths
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 5+/S6+
£25 application fee
Science, Design and Technology,
ICT, Maths, Physics
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IET Education Partners
NEW
FOR
Fun Kids Radio
2012/13
www.funkidslive.co.uk
Fun Kids is a radio station providing good quality
programming for children. The IET and Fun Kids Radio
have developed a mini-series for 8-12 year olds called
Techno Mum, which aims to explain the technology
that young people see around them. Starring Tim and
his engineer mother Techno Mum, each 2-3 minute
episode looks at the ideas and engineering behind
electric cars, motion sensor games, supermarket
scanners and much more. Podcasts can be
downloaded from www.funkidslive.co.uk
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Podcasts available online
Key Stage 2-3/P4-S3
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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IET Education Partners
Engineering in Motion
F1 in Schools
www.f1inschools.co.uk
Engineering in Motion offers automotive-based
enhancement and enrichment activities, including
F1 in Schools, the F1 in Schools – Jaguar Primary
School Challenge and 4x4 in Schools. These different
programmes can be run outside core school hours or
included in lesson-time as an assessed project.
The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge tasks
students with using CAD/CAM software to design,
analyse, manufacture, test, and race a miniature
compressed air-powered F1 car.
While the cars are small, made of balsa wood and
raced on a track just 25 metres long, designing,
building and testing the vehicles and arranging
sponsorship and marketing require the same skills
demanded in the motor racing industry. Competitors
race against other teams in regional, national and
international finals.
F1 in Schools started in the UK in 2000 and now
runs in 40 countries worldwide engaging millions of
students. With tremendous support from industry and
the endorsement of Formula 1, F1 in Schools is a truly
inspiring opportunity for young people.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 3-5/S2-S6
Free to enter, starter kit £50
Science, Design and Technology,
Manufacturing, Business Studies,
Engineering, ICT, Maths, Physics
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IET Education Partners
F1 in Schools – Jaguar Primary
School Challenge
www.f1inschools.co.uk
Supported by Jaguar Ltd, the Primary School
Challenge follows the same principles as F1 in Schools,
but involves designing and building small-scale cars
of any style instead of Formula 1 racing cars.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
4x4 in Schools
Technology Challenge
www.4x4inschools.co.uk
Supported by Land Rover, 4x4 in Schools is a
national competition that gives young people an
insight into what it takes to become an engineer.
Teams work to design, build, test and market a
radio-controlled four wheel drive (4x4) vehicle to
set specifications in order to successfully negotiate
a test track which emulates that of real life 4x4
vehicles. Competing teams have their vehicles
rigorously tested in regional and national heats
to find the UK’s champions.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 3-5/S2-6
£150 + VAT for starter kit,
£75 + VAT for regional heat entry,
£175 additional spend
Science, Design and Technology,
Manufacturing, Business Studies,
Engineering, Electronics, ICT,
Maths, Physics
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IET Education Partners
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 1-2/P3-S1
Free to enter, starter kit £50
Science, Design and Technology,
Manufacturing, Business Studies,
Engineering, ICT, Maths, Physics
IET Education Partners
The Greenpower competitions allow students to create
their own electric racing cars which they race at
regional finals around the country, culminating in
the season finale at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
There are three classes in the Greenpower competitions.
Greenpower
www.greenpower.co.uk
IET Formula Goblins
IET Formula 24
Primary school students build the car chassis using
a basic, reusable kit, but they must design and build
the bodywork themselves and develop the necessary
competitive driving skills.
Teams of students aged 11-16 design and build
their cars with only the batteries and electric motor
as standard issue kit and clear safety regulations to
adhere to. Competitors race their cars in regional
endurance heats, each lasting four hours.
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F=ma
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Quick reference
England, Scotland and Wales
Key Stage 2/P4-6
£925 + VAT for the complete kit
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
England, Scotland and Wales
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
£475 first time entry fee (including
motor and batteries), £80 thereafter
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Physics
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IET Education Partners
IET Formula 24+
Formula 24+ is aimed at teams aged 16 to 25 from
schools, further and higher education institutions
and companies, including apprentices. The teams
work to build electric racing cars to race in the
annual constructors’ championship.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
England, Scotland and Wales
Key Stage 5+/S6+ /BTEC/HND
and HNC
£375 new entry fee (including motors
and batteries), £80 thereafter
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT, Physics
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IET Education Partners
Leaders Award for STEM
www.leadersaward.com
Students apply to become a Leader for STEM in their
school or college – to help others and be involved
themselves with STEM projects. They are required
to interview a scientist, technologist, engineer or
mathematician about their work, career path and
motivation, encouraging careers awareness.
A range of ‘Special Awards’, including an IET
Special Award, provide focus for the interviews,
along with prizes for the best interviews submitted.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Primary Engineer
www.primaryengineer.com
Primary Engineer works with teachers to deliver the
practical application of science, maths and ICT through
design and technology in the curriculum. Teachers are
provided with:
CPD events where secondary and primary
teachers come together to enable both parties to
develop a better understanding of the primary D&T
curriculum and to consider transition strategies
Project design briefs with both paper-based
and digital learning resources which include
12 complete lessons of interactive
whiteboard materials.
Quick reference
UK
5 - 19 yrs
Free
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, English, Maths, ICT
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
England, Scotland and Wales
Key Stage 1-2/P2-7
On request
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, English, Maths, ICT
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IET Education Partners
Make IT Happy
makeithappy.cc4g.net
Make IT Happy is an annual technology
competition for primary schools run by e-skills
for the Parliamentary Internet Communications
and Technology Forum (PICTFOR).
The competition has a different theme each year
and 12 regional winning schools from all over
the UK are invited to attend an awards ceremony
at the Houses of Parliament in London in June.
Cash prizes are awarded to the top three schools.
The Scout Association
www.scouts.org.uk
The IET has teamed up with The Scout Association
to support their Electronics Activity badge. A resource
pack containing ideas for hands-on electronics activities
suitable for both cubs and scouts can be downloaded
from www.scouts.org.uk and www.ietfaraday.org
Promoting
dynamic
careers
in enginee
ring
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Quick reference
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 2/P4-7
Free
ICT, Science, English
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Resource pack available online
Cub and Scout Leaders KS2-4/
P5-S5
Free
Design and Technology, Physics
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IET Education Partners
Smallpeice Trust
www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
The Smallpeice Trust promotes dynamic careers in
engineering to students, aged 10-18, through practical
in-school STEM Days, after-school clubs and four-day
residential engineering taster courses.
Teach First
www.teachfirst.org.uk
Teach First works to improve the life chances of
children from low-income communities by recruiting
exceptional graduates to teach and lead in schools in
challenging circumstances. In the long term, Teach
First is creating a movement of leaders with a life-long
commitment to raising the achievements, aspirations
and access to opportunities of children from low
socio-economic backgrounds.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost: Days & Clubs
Cost: Residential
Subject links:
Days & Clubs
Residential
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
£595 plus travel and
accommodation expenses
(if required)
Varies from £95-£475 – includes full
board, materials and excursions
Science, Design and Technology,
Maths, ICT
Science, Physics, Engineering,
Design and Technology, English,
Maths, ICT
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Young Engineers
www.youngeng.org
Young Engineers aims to inspire young people
to recognise the importance and excitement of a
career in engineering.
Young Engineers does this by offering three key
integrated and complementary opportunities for
schools, teachers and students as follows:
Help in setting up after school Young Engineers
Clubs and support thereafter to the entire network
of such clubs
Key Regional Partners
www.scdi.org.uk
www.sentinus.co.uk
www.stemcymru.org.uk
The IET also supports the promotion of STEM through
its key regional partners, the Scottish Council for
Development and Industry (SCDI), Engineering
Education Scheme Wales (EESW) and Sentinus in
Northern Ireland.
Delivery of in-school STEM Challenge Days
Provision of a range of competitions, challenges
and other activities.
Running through all three outputs are the
development and delivery of a diverse range of
educational activities and a broad spectrum of
recognition and celebration opportunities.
Quick reference
Available:
Suitable for:
Cost:
Subject links:
Throughout the UK
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Free to register, cost of £575 + VAT
+ travel for STEM Challenge Days
Science, Design and Technology,
Engineering, ICT
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You and the IET
The Institution of Engineering
and Technology (IET) is a world
leading professional members’
organisation, which promotes
the exchange of information
and ideas for the advancement
of science, engineering and
technology worldwide.
We have over 150,000 members in 127 countries
worldwide, representing a broad cross-section
of the UK and global engineering communities.
The IET provides its members with a ‘professional
home for life’ – a range of professional services
and products that support members throughout
their career.
Members are organised into geographical Local
Networks and specialist Technical Professional
Networks, whose committees organise events and
deliver activities. The Local Networks have Schools
Liaison Officers who are responsible for engagement
between the Network and schools and educational
support organisations in their area. Contact details
for your local Schools Liaison Officer can be found
at www.theiet.org/local
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How can you find out more?
Details of how to access the resources listed in this
guide are included in each section. If you have any
queries you can contact our Education Department
on +44 (0)1438 767373 or at ieteducation@theiet.org
For more information about the IET in general, visit
www.theiet.org
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Quick reference guide
Page STEM Resource
Available
Suitable for
Cost
Subject links
2
IET Faraday
www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3-5/P7-S6
Free
D&T
Sc
E
4
IET Faraday Challenge Days
Throughout the UK – find out more at
www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3/S1-2
Free to compete and host
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
5
Flipside - magazine and website
Two free copies are sent to UK secondary schools. Also
available on subscription
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
Free to school libraries, subscriptions from £20 per year
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
5
Flipside for Teachers
Free to subscribers throughout the UK and PDF versions are
available to download from www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
Free to subscribers throughout the UK
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
6
Posters
Free by post only upon request in UK and Ireland. PDF
versions available to download from the IET Faraday
website www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
7
IET STEM Ambassadors
www.stemnet.org.uk
Key Stage 1-5/P2-S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
9
FIRST® LEGO® League
UK
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S4
£150 + VAT (a LEGO Mindstorms set is also required)
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
12
Careers information for secondary students
Hardcopies/PDFs available in UK from
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/resources
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
12
Post-16 careers information
Hard copies/PDFs available in UK from the IET Faraday
website www.ietfaraday.org
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
13
Choosing the right University course
www.theiet.org/students
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
14
Choosing the right apprenticeship
www.theiet.org/apprentices
Key Stage 5/S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
15
Arkwright Scholarships
www.arkwright.org.uk
Key Stage 4/S5
Scholarship
D&T
Ma
Ma
Phy
E
16
IET Awards & Scholarships for students
www.theiet.org/awards
Key Stage 5/S6-7/BTEC/HND and HNC
Scholarship
D&T
Sc
E
19
IET Education Fund
www.theiet.org/fund
Key Stage 1-5/P2-S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Funding
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Phy
19
School Grants Scheme
www.iop.org/schoolgrants
Key Stage 1-5/P2-S6/BTEC/HND and HNC
Funding
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Phy
22
Big Bang Fair
UK
Key Stage 2-5/P4-S6
Free to attend
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
22
Digital Design and Technology Programme
England
D&T Teachers
Free
D&T
E
ICT
23
Engineering Explained
UK
Key Stage 1-4/P1-S4
Subsidised shows are £75 + VAT
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
24
EDT Go4SET
England & Scotland
Key Stage 3/P7-S2
£200 + VAT first team, £100 + VAT for each
additional team
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
24
EDT Year in Industry
UK
Key Stage 5+/S6+
£25 application fee
D&T
Sc
ICT
Ma
Phy
25
Fun Kids Radio
Podcasts available online
Key Stage 2-3/P4-S3
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
26
F1 In Schools
UK
Key Stage 3-5/S2-S6
Free to enter, starter kit £50
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Phy
27
F1 In Schools - Jaguar Primary School Challenge
UK
Key Stage 1-2/P3-S1
Free to enter, starter kit £50
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Phy
27
4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge
UK
Key Stage 3-5/S2-S6
£150 + VAT for starter kit, £75 + VAT for regional heat entry, £175
additional spend
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Phy
28
Greenpower - Formula Goblin
England, Scotland & Wales
Key Stage 2/P4-6
£925 + VAT for the complete kit
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
28
Greenpower - Formula 24
England, Scotland & Wales
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
£475 first time entry fee (including motor and batteries), £80 thereafter
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Phy
29
Greenpower - Formula 24+
England, Scotland & Wales
Key Stage 5+/S6+
£375 new entry fee (including motors and
batteries), £80 thereafter
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Phy
Eng
30
Leaders Award for STEM
UK
5-19 yrs
Free
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Eng
30
Primary Engineer
England, Scotland & Wales
Key Stage 1-2/P2-7
On request
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Ma
Eng
31
Make IT Happy
UK
Key Stage 2/P4-7
Free
31
The Scout Association
www.scouts.org.uk
Cub and Scout Leaders KS2-4/P5-S5
Free
D&T
32
Smallpeice Trust
UK
Key Stage 3-4/P7-S5
Varies
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
33
Young Engineers
UK
Key Stage 2-4/P5-S5
Varies
D&T
Sc
E
ICT
Key
D&T
Design & Technology
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E
Engineering
Sc
Science
ICT
ICT
Ma
Maths
Eng
English
Phy
Sc
ICT
Eng
Phy
Ma
Eng
Phy
Physics
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Contact
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Education 5-19 Department
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United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1438 767373
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E: ieteducation@theiet.org
www.theiet.org
www.theiet.org/education
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