"Reliable, flexible, and ready to use teaching resource - I always have them in the corner of my classroom ready to go!"

Mr Davies, Head of A-level Physics, talking about the Music Mixer Circuit Boards, one of the free UKESF resources available to schools

About Semiconductor Skills in Schools

Semiconductor Skills in Schools provides hands-on resources and support to teach core Electronics concepts and skills, as part of the curriculum for 15-18-year-olds. Our resources are designed to support teachers of Physics and Computer Science teaching GCSE/SQC and A level/Scottish Highers.

This initiative will be focused on providing regional support in North East England, South West England, central belt of Scotland, South Wales and Northern Ireland.

 

Get involved

If you are involved in teaching Physics, Computer Science, Electronics or Careers in any of the following areas, this programme is for you and your pupils!

  • North East England: Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Tees Valley, County Durham
  • South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset
  • Central Belt of Scotland: Clydeside, The Lothians, Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire
  • Southern Wales: Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire
  • Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone

If you’re not in one of the above areas, Electronics Everywhere is available nationwide, find out more here.

Why Semiconductor Skills in Schools?

This initiative is part of the UKESF Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme. The UK is investing in skills support to underpin the long-term success of the UK semiconductor sector. The purpose is to provide more opportunities for young people to pursue rewarding, high-value careers in STEM, and support UK leadership in critical and emerging technologies.