Senior leader events 'Driving success through STEM'

A series of conferences for Headteachers and Principals

Working in partnership with Business in the Community, the National STEM Centre is collaborating with major STEM employers for a series of events in each region of England.

STEM is a major employment growth area for both graduates and non-graduates. In 2009 the CBI reported that ‘59% of employers are having difficulty recruiting enough STEM-skilled individuals to meet their needs’, and regardless of their career pathways young people with STEM qualifications are highly valued by employers.

Each of the regional events brings together expertise from STEMNET, the network of Science Learning Centres, and the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, and is an opportunity to:

  • explore how the STEM subjects provide opportunities for development for all young people;
  • consider priorities for STEM education in your school or college with a range of experienced speakers, including a Headteacher and College Principal from the region;
  • engage with a co-ordinated network of STEM support organisations in your region;
  • strengthen links with a major business partner in your region.

Event dates

10 June 2010, with BP (London)
9 November 2010, with Rolls-Royce (East Midlands)
25 November 2010, with National Grid (Yorkshire & the Humber)
24 March 2011, with Jaguar Land Rover (West Midlands)
31 March 2011, with Microsoft Research (East of England)
5 April 2011, with 3M (South East)
27 June 2011, with Siemens (North West)
tbc (South West)
tbc (North East)

You may download the presentations from each event as they become available.