Hopwood CP School ENTHUSE Partnership Launch

Hopwood CP School together with a number of Heywood primary schools, are proud to announce that they have been successful in becoming an ENTHUSE Partnership. As an ENTHUSE Partnership they will gain access to £25,000 worth of support over the next 2 years to help raise the profile of STEM-related subjects in their schools.

ENTHUSE Partnerships bring schools and colleges together to work collaboratively and are designed to inspire young people to engage with STEM subjects and STEM-related careers. The partnerships have significant benefits for teachers, young people, and employers – transforming both the educational culture around STEM in schools and young people’s achievement and aspirations. Schools and colleges taking part receive access to continued professional development, leading educational resources, STEM Ambassadors and teacher placements. With links to local businesses and industry, our learners gain a greater understanding of the STEM industry and possible career paths. 

For further information, please contact:

Hopwood CP School

office@hopwood.rochdale.sch.uk

Mrs K Hill (Assistant Headteacher)

Benefits and impact

Impact on young people:

• increased attainment in STEM subjects, narrowing the gap for disadvantaged students.

• increased interest in STEM careers: more students interested in working in STEM industries.

• increased understanding of STEM careers: more students aware of the qualifications and routes to progress in STEM

Impact on teachers:

• increased subject and pedagogical knowledge

• more confident and able to link their teaching to STEM careers

• better equipped to draw on the opportunities offered by STEM employers

• more able to support STEM enrichment activities