Welcome to our February Schools newsletter. There are several new STEM engagement opportunities and competitions available for the forthcoming half term. STEM Ambassadors are still keen to offer as many enrichment opportunities as possible to learners and we welcome requests for STEM Ambassadors to help with any enrichment opportunity - please contact us directly to discuss your individual need.
Please encourage new colleagues to register with STEM Learning in order to receive the See Science newsletter in the future using the link and then opt to receive newsletters.
See Science have a facebook page where we will also be sharing lots of new ideas regularly - please like or follow the page. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can support the teaching of STEM subjects.
The See Science Team
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Register by Thursday 26th February for a
FREE
recording of English language and Welsh language Space stories read by some of our Space Inspirations STEM Ambassadors.(suitable for ages 5-8)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, no in person event to attend.
Register by midday Thursday 26th February to receive these FREE recordings. They will be with you on Friday 27th February ready to use in the classroom on World Book Day on 5th March, 2026.
What a great way to link
World Book Day with British Science Week
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Running from 6 - 15 March, the week is a celebration of all things STEM, with 2026's theme being ’Curiosity: what’s your question?’.
As it is the busiest time of year for the STEM Ambassadors programme, we've compiled our top tips to help you prepare, and curated a list of ready-made resources and activities for you to learn and use, all linking to the theme of curiosity!
Sign up now!
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National Careers Week (NCW) 2-7th March is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways.
. It’s backed-up with free high-quality printable, downloadable, digital and video resources for educators to support planning and delivery.
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Calling all practitioners and digital leaders in Wales!
Are you passionate about digital learning and keen to influence how professional learningcan support schools and settings across Wales.We’re looking for practitioners and digital leaders to join a small focus group with STEM Learning to help shape the Teaching Digital with Confidence (TDC) Wales programme.
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This group will have a voice in how we can build practitioner confidence and understanding of computing and digital skills including AI, coding,media literacy and computational thinking, to better plan and connect learning across Curriculum for WalesYou don’t need to be an expert in these areas to take part, just bring your teaching experience, curiosity andcommitment to supporting learners. Your perspective is valuable, whatever your startingpoint.This work aims to build practitioner confidence and understanding of computing and digitalskills, including AI, coding, media literacy and computational thinking, to better plan andconnect learning across the Curriculum for Wales.We’re inviting practitioners and digital leaders to join a focus group with STEM Learning tohelp shape the Teaching Digital with Confidence (TDC) Wales programme – supporting the effective implementation of the Digital Competence Framework and computing within the Curriculum for Wales
Date: Wednesday 25 February Time: 4:00pm – 4.45pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
As the initiative develops, further opportunities for involvement will also be available.
Expression of Interest: STEM Learning Focus Group Primary
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Turn Curio
sity into achievement
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CREST brings STEM to life for young people aged 3-19 of all abilities, equipping them to achieve a globally renowned Award. Through hands-on activities and exciting projects, CREST sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and connects students with real-world science, technology, engineering, and maths. Proudly run by the British Science Association, supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and Urenco.CREST Awards offer more than just recognition - they provide a transformative learning experience. Through hands-on, student-led projects, young people develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that enhance their learning across the curriculum. CREST fosters a sense of achievement and pride, inspiring young minds to take ownership of their learning and explore new possibilities in STEM.
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This competition is for
primary
and
secondary
schools (
years 4 to 8
) aimed at helping teachers teach coding skills confidently. The 2026 theme is "Neighbourhood Navigators" with resources offering 12 weeks of lesson plans for beginners or a six-week version for those with some Scratch experience. All session planning is provided for you to learn alongside your students. Submission deadline: Friday, 8th May 2026.
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British Science Week 2026 - 'Exploring Veterinary Careers' for KS2 (7-11)
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Curious about veterinary careers and caring for animals big and small?
Hear from our student and recent graduate panel from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on their different veterinary jobs.
Opportunity to ask questions!
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British Science Week 2026-
My Job at Google for KS1 (5-7)
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Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job and ask your questions!
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n this free 30-minute webinar, you and your KS1 class will have the opportunity to meet a STEM Ambassador who works at Google and hear all about her job! After the STEM Ambassador has presented, participating classes can put questions to them for the remaining time.
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Unravelling the Mystery of Life: Evolution
(KS2/7-11)
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Supporting on a national STEM Ambassador programme-run event, speaking about evolution and answering questions.
Meet Gary, a STEM Ambassador who will tell you all about Evolution and Natural Selection.In this free webinar, you and your KS2 class will learn all about the mysteries of life! We will cover; life on Earth, genes, natural selection, Charles Darwin and a Q+A
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Secondary School & FE articles
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BAE Systems 2026 Apprenticeships are open for application!
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Start a new career today. Shape the world of tomorrow.
With roles across engineering, manufacturing, business and technology you’ll find a role to suit you at BAE Systems. With the support of industry experts and mentors, as well as gaining professional qualifications, our apprentices can build a career for life where they can make a real difference.
Application deadline:
Usually our application deadline is 28 February but some roles are expected to close early on
midnight Friday 20 February 2026
. Early application is therefore recommended.
For opportunities with our team in Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, you can ‘Search and Apply’:
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by LOCATION eg. Glascoed
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by our SECTOR > Land.
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Cardiff Scientific Society Competition 2026
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We’re celebrating the Cardiff Scientific Society’s centenary by inviting students across Wales to create a science poster on the theme “Science for the Future.” Entries welcome in Welsh or English.
Closing date
18 March 2026
Theme: Science for the Future
Format: Poster (A1 design) + ≤ 250-word caption (English or Welsh)
Disciplines: Any STEM areas
Presentation: Shortlisted entrants should be ready to give a 3–5 minute presentation on the research behind their poster and how they developed it.
Who: Students in
Years 10–13
at schools across Wales (state and independent).
Language: Welsh or English — bilingual participation welcomed.
Entry type: Individual entries (one teacher point-of-contact per school).
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To view the range of Open Doors events available across the UK and book your
free place
, visit
https://opendoors.construction
.
#OpenDoors26
is delivered by Build UK with participation from organisations across the industry
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Visitor booking is now open for
Open Doors 2026
, offering visitors the chance to go behind the scenes of construction sites and workplaces across the UK from
Monday 23 – Saturday 28 March
and find out more about careers in the industry.
Why attend?
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Access all areas
– Usually hidden behind the hoardings, sites will be offering exclusive tours and providing a unique insight into what it’s like to work in the sector
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Discover careers
– The construction industry needs thousands of extra workers every year and an Open Doors visit is a great opportunity to see first-hand the wide range of roles available
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Make contacts
– Students and those working in careers advice can connect directly with potential employers.
With over 190 sites to choose from, including some high-profile projects at
Buckingham Palace
,
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
,
Twycross Zoo
,
Euston Station
for HS2,
Stonehenge
, and the
Dundonald International Ice Bowl
in Belfast, event spaces are already filling up.
This year all three of CITB’s National Construction College (NCC) sites at Bircham Newton in Norfolk, Erith in Kent and Inchinnan in Scotland will be opening their doors, with Go Construct offering ongoing support to those looking for information about how to start a career in construction.
So which site will you choose to visit or recommend?
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