THINGS WE ARE DOING

The UKESF aims to ensure that all schoolchildren and young people are aware of Electronics and the variety of options available for study and work in the sector. We want to provide opportunities for all age ranges across the country to develop and pursue an interest in Electronics – both in- and outside of school, and on to university.

"Electronics is all about solving problems."

Ben, UKESF Scholar

OUR EDUCATION PLAN

We have a lot of plans in the works to promote Electronics in schools, including:

  • Expanding the number of regional Go4SET hubs and establishing a mentorship training programme for company representatives involved in the scheme
  • Helping to design a new Electronics-focused resource pack for young women
  • Supporting the development of further residential courses and activity days for schoolchildren at various key stages
  • Creating resources to promote Electronics through our website and our scholars
  • Devising an in-school Electronics competition

Key Stage 3 - Go4SET

Go4SET is a 10-week engineering challenge. Teams of schoolchildren are sponsored and mentored by an Electronics company to complete a design project and present it at regional finals.

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Key Stage 3 - IET Faraday Challenge Days

The IET’s Faraday Challenge is a one-day practical Electronics competition, based on the BBC’s micro:bit, which offers the chance to research, design and make prototype solutions to electronic engineering problems.

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Key Stage 3 - People Like Me

People Like Me is a revolutionary resource pack for girls aged 11–14, which uses a self-descriptive quiz to help them discover their strengths and what STEM-related careers could suit them.

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Key Stages 3–5 - Smallpeice Trust

The Smallpeice Trust is a leading educational charity and provider of in-school STEM days in the UK; it aims to inspire 12–18-year-olds about STEM with innovative hands-on experience days and clubs.

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Key Stage 5 - Logic & Arithmetic Kit

The UKESF is supporting the University of Southampton with their Logic & Arithmetic Kit, which features hands-on activities with two circuit boards that teach core Electronics concepts for A-level Computer Science students.

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Key Stage 5 - Music Mixer

The UKESF is working in partnership with the University of Southampton on a collaborative project featuring the ‘Music Mixer’ circuit board, a hands-on activity that teaches core Electronics concepts for A-level Physics students.

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Key Stage 5 - Headstart Summer School

The Headstart Summer School is a 5-day residential course held at a leading university. Students get a first taste of degree study and find out about careers in Electronics ahead of making their UCAS applications.

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