Inspiration Academy training programme
course details
Master the art of sensational STEM engagement to inspire and influence the next generation.
Key info
Who is this course for?
For women and non-binary people in STEM who want to level-up their public engagement skills, confidence and toolbox with the support of a diverse, empowering community.
Ideally suited for women who have little or no experience of STEM outreach and want a springboard into greater inspiration and impact with our expert and inclusive support.
Role Model Benefits
"STEMAZING is a gamechanger - I'm feeling more confident in myself and now I know how easy it can be to inspire the next generation with the right tools!"
Inspiration Academy Graduate
Upskilling
Improve communication and engagement skills
Purpose
Feel a sense of satisfaction, purpose and reward
Inspiration
Inspire the next generation with ease for real impact
Confidence
Grow self-confidence and self-belief as a role model
Community
Join a community of empowered women in STEM
Inclusion
Be part of the STEM diversity & inclusion revolution
Organisation Benefits
"It's a proven way to benefit our female talent, our community and our business - a win-win-win!"
Partner organisation lead contact
Grow diverse talent
Invest in your female talent for your leadership pipeline
Social Value
Contribute directly to your CSR objectives
Reputation
Show your commitment to a brighter STEM future
Best practice
Get insights to strengthen your STEM strategy
Build the future
Invest in real change by reaching young children
Impact
Demonstrate clear impact with our data reports
What's involved?
Month 1: Level-Up as a Visible STEM Role Model
The first month of the training is all about YOU as the role model. You will accelerate your growth with the help of our unique online mini-masterclasses, bite-size challenges, expert insights and live networking opportunities with other wonderful women in STEM. You will build your confidence and power-up your public engagement effectiveness with top tips on how to connect with an audience, turn your anxiety into enthusiasm and be confident on camera to shine as a visible role model.
Month 2: Build your portfolio of simple sensational STEM!
Month 2 of the training is all about STEM! You will build your toolbox, strategies and confidence for sensational STEM outreach aimed at age 7 - 9 year-olds at Primary School.
Through our online training tutorials, resource sheets, coaching and peer group support you will learn to boldly lead a series of 4 live STEMAZINGKids workshops. In this month you will also be matched with a Primary School class that has a high % families on free-school meals.
Month 3: STEMAZINGKids Primary School Delivery
In the final month of the programme you will deliver the series of live, interactive, practical STEMAZINGKids workshops online (or in-person if you are located near the school). Each workshop encourages children to practice being curious, creative and courageous through STEM experiments and activities that link learning to life.
You will need to record your reflections after each workshop in our online programme and we capture feedback from schools for impact analysis.
Course modules
This award-winning programme includes insights, top tips, strategies and tools from experts in public engagement, confidence building and pedagogy to create a unique course designed for women in STEM.
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Each month offers a new level of growth for the participants with the continual personal support and encouragement of our dedicated STEMAZING team.
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Participants must complete each module and answer a short quiz before moving onto the next level. When all modules are complete - participants receive a completion certificate, badge and title of STEMAZING Role Model.​
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Throughout the programme each participant receives support via various channels to tailor the programme to their needs including live webinars, WhatsApp group and individual messaging support, group mentorship, and peer support through accountability groups.
MONTH 1
Level-Up as a Visible Role Model
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Work through each module at your own pace with support from the STEMAZING team and your peer group.
Module 1: Let's make a difference, together.
The data and evidence behind why female role models for young children matters.
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Module 2: How to be a visible role model.
Barriers that hold us back and how to overcome them.
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Module 3: Feel inspired to be inspiring.
Top tips for brilliant communication and how to connect and inspire an audience..
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Module 4: Confidence and charisma on camera.
Different ways to be more visible and how to shine.
MONTH 2
Simple Sensational STEM
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Work through each module at your own pace with support from the STEMAZING team and your peer group.
Module 1: Safeguarding.
Important information about keeping young people safe, including DBS/PVG checks. Every STEMAZING Role Model is encouraged to sign up as a STEM Ambassador with STEM Learning UK.
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Module 2: Top Tips from a Teacher.
How to connect and engage with young children.​
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Module 3: STEMAZINGKids tutorials.
Step by step instructions for four STEMAZINGKids activities.
Each with a video tutorial, Ambassador support sheet, key STEM messages, resources list templates, risks and completion certificates for children.​
MONTH 3
Delivery & Reflection
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STEMAZING will match you to a Primary School. You will lead a series of four STEMAZINGKids workshops and reflect after each one.
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Delivery 1: STEMAZING Structures.
Exploring the importance of shape in design.
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Delivery 2: Amazing Aerodynamics.
Investigating how air interacts with everything around us.
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Delivery 3: Energy Explorers.
Experimenting with energy transformation.
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Delivery 4: Planet Protectors.
How STEM Superheroes can save the World.
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On completion you will receive a STEMAZING certificate and gift.
WHAT ROLE MODELS SAY
Gursharan Kaur Bassan
"This programme has allowed me as a design engineer to let out the creative side and my passion for engineering when delivering these sessions & I would highly recommend completing this programme in it's entirety.
My confidence has skyrocketed"
Hannah Tallis
"When you have a busy job, it can be difficult to think of engaging STEM activities, particularly if you don't have a background in education. This programme does all that for you and allows you to concentrate on becoming the best and most engaging visible role model you can be"
Amy Gittoes
"I have found the inspiration academy such a brilliant experience. It helped me understand my purpose, build confidence and push me out of my comfort zone. Meeting other women with the same drive and passion for building the next generation of STEM has been nothing short of amazing"
How can you get a place on the programme?
There are 5 routes to access a place in the STEMAZING Inspiration Academy!
​P.S - For Option 2 - Feel free to use this template letter to help you make the business case for your company to fund your place as part of their investment in you for Learning & Development!
For Options 2 & 3 - Email us and we can arrange a quick call to talk you through everything you need to know and get you all set up ready to go!
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If you are not sure which option is best for you please contact us on info@stemazing.co.uk.
TEACHER & PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"More please! Having role models in school is hugely beneficial. These hands-on activities really bring science to life and show that scientists aren't all men in white lab coats." Junior School
"It was really great to have a STEM club organised by actual people in STEM, this helped raise the profile of STEM in our school and got parents talking about how their child was involved with STEM activities in school." Holy Trinity Tattershall
"Each session has given the children unforgettable experiences and its been lovely to see all children flourish and shine. They have started to develop their understanding of STEM and as a school we are now very keen to embed STEM into our curriculum." Claire Ramshaw Holbrook and Bedenham Primary School Federation
"A fantastic way to increase the cultural capital in school by working alongside women in STEM. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the activities and learning what STEM means and what kinds of jobs are available to them in this sector." Sam St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
"My twin daughters are in year 4 and are both neuro-brilliant (ADHD & Autism). I get very little insight or feedback from their day usually. However, in the last week of term both children (in different classes) had two online sessions that they absolutely raved about! They were so enthusiastic to tell me all about it when they got home.
They made a pompom rocket & a windmill (we still have them), but more importantly, they were able to give me a clear overview of what they learned in making it."
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