Go4SET
Go4SET links teams of six Year 8/9 or S2 pupils with companies and universities to offer a 10-week science, engineering and technology (SET) experience.
Go4SET will empower young people to make informed decisions about their Key Stage 4/Standard Grade options particularly with regard to SET subjects.
By providing a real and live SET project, Go4SET will raise the pupils' awareness and highlight the exciting future career opportunities in SET.
Work related learning within an industrial enterprise context is at the core of the Go4SET experience.
Pupils will benefit from personal development education, enhancing their powers of creativity and innovation.
The UK needs to stop the decline in the number of students pursuing careers in science, engineering and technology. Support from Industry and business is sought for this initiative, and can help to make an important contribution to the future of science, engineering and technology through inspiring the pupils to become involved at this key stage in their education.
Research has shown that the exposure of younger age groups to businesses based on science, engineering and technology encourages more students to choose post-16 courses in these subject areas, eventually leading to the study of SET degrees at university.
Go4SET will empower young people to make informed decisions about their Key Stage 4/Standard Grade options particularly with regard to SET subjects and courses and stimulate their interest in these subjects.
About Go4SET
- 68% of the Year 9/S2 pupils who took part in the Go4SET pilot said they would be more likely to study science, maths and technology subjects at school as a result of their Go4SET experience (30% felt the same)
- Teachers and company mentors involved with Go4SET found the scheme to be relevant to their school and company and also education and industry in general
- 95% of pupils would recommend the scheme together pupils in their school
What do the students think?
Little Ilford School, London won the prize for teamwork at the London Go4SET Celebration and Assessment Day which took place as part of National Science and Engineering Week. Sehrish Shabbir a pupil from the Little Ilford winning team says: "When I was first presented with the challenge I was speechless because I thought that it would be a task for professional engineers. On the other hand I was excited because it was going to be a fun experience. We had to work hard, which included having to miss some relaxing Saturdays, but it was definitely worth it. I was glad to have joined the challenge as I had a great time. I will never forget it. It made me enthusiastic as I became more confident and positive. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am proud to have been part of it".
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