In collaboration with GSK, we have announced a pilot of six new fully funded GSK ENTHUSE Partnerships, bringing much-needed support to groups of schools around the UK.
STEM Learning and GSK are committed to encouraging more pupils, from all backgrounds, to progress in STEM studies and careers; supporting social mobility and underpinning the UK economy.
The GSK ENTHUSE Partnerships will enable groups of schools and colleges near to GSK’s UK sites to participate in a two-year programme with GSK and STEM Learning’s support. This will improve students’ engagement with, excitement about and achievement in STEM, along with their awareness and understanding of STEM careers.
The schools participating in the GSK ENTHUSE Partnerships will build strong links with GSK including their many STEM Ambassadors. Teachers will benefit from proven STEM-specific professional development, and pupils will have multiple opportunities to learn where STEM can take them.
The schools which have been selected to lead the six GSK ENTHUSE Partnerships are:
- Monifieth High School
- Collingwood College
- Hitchin Girls’ School
- St John’s School and Sixth Form
- Chauncy School
- Richard Hale School
Dr Cara Matthew, Acting Deputy Head from Monifieth High School said:
“We are thrilled to take part in this GSK ENTHUSE Partnership - it will enable us to work with other local schools and colleges to build a sustainable model of collaborative support, where we share good practice and expertise, providing pupils with a different experience of science and technology."
For businesses, the partnerships will help build the STEM skills pipeline locally and nationally, improve employee motivation and skills through working with young people and develop relationships with future employees.
Kerry O’Callaghan, Vice President, Global Brand, GSK, said:
"As a science-led global healthcare company, GSK is committed to looking at ways to further STEM education, helping to inspire the next generation, who will deliver ground-breaking ideas of the future. We are excited to join the ENTHUSE Alliance to increase access to high-quality learning opportunities in STEM subjects for girls and boys throughout the UK.”
ENTHUSE Partnerships have significant benefits for teachers, young people and employers - transforming both the educational culture towards STEM in schools and young people’s achievement and aspirations.
STEM Learning has supported 57 partnerships since 2014, and independent evaluation shows them to be making a significant difference to young people’s outcomes in STEM subjects.
Yvonne Baker, Chief Executive of STEM Learning, said:
“GSK is helping us to change the lives of thousands of young people, inspiring them to fulfil their potential in STEM subjects, while also future-proofing the UK economy by building a pipeline of crucial skills. These partnerships give employers invaluable opportunities in terms of developing the skills of its current workforce, identifying and nurturing future talent, and working with STEM Learning to set the agenda in terms of STEM education in the UK.”