Introducing the Faraday Engineers
The Faraday Engineers are our nationwide network of trained volunteers. They are ready to visit schools in order to offer expert support to STEM subject teachers throughout the UK.
Research has indicated that industry professionals visiting schools are significant influencers, especially in view of the changes currently being made to the way science subjects are being taught, with the emphasis on the practice of science and technology.
At your service
The Faraday Engineers are on hand to provide you and your students with:
- Assistance for getting the most out of the IET Faraday 2008 website resources
- Demonstrations of the exciting real world applications of science and technology outside the classroom
- Descriptions of the sorts of skills engineers use in their work
- An awareness of the wide range of science, engineering and technology careers available
- And more!
Because of their real world experience and ability to demonstrate the practical application of science and technology, the Faraday Engineers can play a huge part in significantly increasing pupil aspiration and interest in STEM subjects at your school.
Find out more
If you'd like to apply for a Faraday Engineer to visit your school and enthuse and inspire your students, please complete the Faraday Engineer visit request form.
Related information
Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs)
All Faraday Engineers are required to register as members of the Science and Engineering Ambassadors scheme (SEAs) which is managed by the SETPOINT network. SEAs are individuals from a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds who offer their time, enthusiasm and expertise to help schools inspire young people. SEAs are involved in a variety of activities and events either organised and managed by the local SETPOINT or working with other organisations and schemes aimed at enthusing school-age children in STEM subjects. As part of the recruitment process, all SEAs must have a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and have an acceptable Standard Disclosure.
Criminal Records Bureau checks
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) acts as a 'one-stop-shop' for organisations, checking police records and, in relevant cases, information held by the Department of Health, the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. There are two levels of CRB check currently available, Standard and Enhanced Disclosures. The Standard Disclosure is available to anyone working with children and vulnerable adults, among other groups. SEAs volunteers are checked against the Standard Disclosure which shows current and spent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer. All SEAs must have an acceptable CRB disclosure which is renewable every three years.
