STEM inspiration for primary pupils

Music and drama project

The STEMAZING Inspiration Academy is a free programme of live online science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) classes designed to engage and inspire children aged seven to nine.

Each week pupils take part in a 40-minute, hands-on STEM experiment over Zoom using only basic resources. These experiments can be arranged at a time to suit your class.

All sessions are delivered by women in STEM to showcase female role models and change outdated perceptions of what a scientist, technologist or engineer looks like.

STEMAZING aims to raise awareness and aspirations in STEM for primary aged children through the six-week programme, which will be delivered in May and June. n To register your class for a free place, visit stemazingltd.com/inspiration-academy Deadline to register is midnight on 3 March.

Happier and healthier school runs

THE 2023 Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, in which schools compete over two weeks to make the most journeys by walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling, is due to take place on 31 March.

Xavier Brice, chief executive at Sustrans, the UK’s largest walking and cycling charity, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and pupils to enjoy the fun of a healthier and cheaper school run. Every short car journey swapped for an active alternative helps cut pollution for a cleaner environment and healthier, happier communities.” n Visit bigwalkandwheel.org.uk n Visit diytheatre.org.uk/show/circus-tricks

Half of all UK pupils worry about air pollution near their school, a Sustrans survey found. During the 2022 challenge, over two million active journeys to 1,519 schools took place, which are estimated to have saved 1,335 tonnes of CO2 and 2,984kg of NOx emissions.

MEET the Ringmaster, Lexi the Juggler, Tom the Tiger, Jim the Joker and Bob the Strongman as they introduce you to their favourite tricks.

Created by learning disability theatre company DIY Theatre, Circus Tricks! is a music and drama project providing a range of ways for children and young people with learning disabilities to participate in arts activities. The free, accessible and fun animated videos and accompanying educational resources can be accessed and enjoyed by schools, groups, families, and individuals at home or in the classroom or other youth and arts settings.

Supportive space for educators

FOUNDED by former headteacher Alison Kriel, Above & Beyond is a social platform with a mission to ease the ever-growing pressures on educators’ wellbeing. It offers a space for them to come together, away from the pressures of other social media networks, to share ideas, collaborate and celebrate their successes. The platform is free to use (although additional features may incur a cost) and takes safeguarding and inclusivity seriously to allow the open sharing of ideas.

n Visit aboveandbeyond.education