How to find a mentor for your students

How to find a mentor for your students

For Silver and Gold Awards, it can be very helpful for students to work with a mentor on their project. Mentors offer encouragement and guidance and act as a sounding board for critical reflection. 

The UK STEM Ambassador scheme offers a huge pool of STEM professionals, who have all undergone checks with the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, or the PVG Scheme in Scotland. 

Request a STEM Ambassador via STEM Learning

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