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January 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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STEM Futures 💡
Across 4 nations, 9 diverse schools are exploring inclusive STEM for disabled & neurodivergent students through hands-on, student-led learning.
Curiosity is growing. Confidence is building. This is just the beginning.
💜 Thanks to teachers, students and #avantorFoundation
#STEMFutures
Logo for Lightyear Foundation with the title "STEM Futures" underneath, followed by the text "Generously funded by Avantor" with Avantor’s logo. Below are logos of participating schools and organisations: Melland High School, Cedarbank School, Southcraig School, Thomasson Memorial School for the Deaf, Hwb, Springboard Project, Lime Trust, St Christopher's School, and The Oaks Specialist College.
June 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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#STEMFutures at #LimeAcademyRavensbourne is boosting confidence and curiosity for PMLD learners

Through sensory STEM play students are exploring freely, taking risks, and making discoveries of their own 🐾🫧🔦🪶

Inclusive STEM makes a real difference

#CuriosityInAction #LightyearFoundation #Avantor
[Image description] A collage of photos titles "STEM Futures funded by Avantor", on a purple background with floating bubbles. The Lightyear Foundation logo sits at the bottom. 6 photos show pupils engaging in different sensory STEM activities: a child reaches towards floating bubbles; a student exploring animal footprints with support from an adult; a learner watching closely as a facilitator models blowing into a tube that launches leaves; another child in a supportive standing frame investigates leaves and water with an adult; a learner with their fingers in their ears ass they blow on a bubble making machine help by a teacher and a final scene shows a learner experimenting with trays of feathers, playdough, and other tactile materials with guidance from an adult.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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What a pleasure being at the "Experts by Experience" Showcase at #TheOaksSpecialistCollege!
Five brilliant students shared how they use assistive tech in everyday life. Truly creative practical, and inspiring.
We're excited to see what they have in store for the future!
#STEMFutures #AssistiveTech
[Image description] A two-panel collage with a green border. Top panel: Sign for The Oaks Specialist College with the text ""Skills for Independence & Employment."" Bottom panel: A smiling group selfie at the Experts by Experience Accessibility Showcase, with three Lightyear Foundation team members in the foreground and other attendees in the background. The Lightyear Foundation logo appears in the corner. Text below reads: ""Experts by Experience"" Accessibility Showcase.
June 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Coming up Wed. Feb. 26 is cast of STEM characters commenting on the status/future of STEM Ed. Join us (virtual) for *State of STEM Ecosystems 2025: Celebrating a Decade of Innovation* @ tiesteach-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#STEMed #STEMfutures #STEMpolicy #STEMNetwork #STEMecosystems2025
Join us for "State of STEM Ecosystems 2025"! Hear from Jan Morrison, Jeff Weld, Dr. Stephanie Rodriguez, and James Brown on the future of STEM education and workforce. Feb 26, 12-1:30PM EST. Don't mis...
Join us for an inspiring virtual event as we kick off the STEM Ecosystems Initiatives 10-Year Anniversary and explore the future of STEM education and workforce development. This 90-minute webinar bri...
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February 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Our 3rd STEM Futures Community of Practice brought teachers together across the UK 🌍

The Focus: the role of student voice & play in inclusive STEM 💡

We’re seeing curiosity grow & confidence build!

Huge thanks to #avantoruk & our amazing partner schools 💜

#STEMFutures
[Image Description] A collage of three photos from an exploratory session at Lime Academy Ravensbourne on a purple background decorated with autumn leaves. The top-left image shows a student using dried leaves in a creative activity, mixing them in a bowl of green paint. The bottom-left image shows a colourful classroom display with large paper leaves and a cardboard frame being used by a student. The right image shows a student reaching up to touch hanging decorations, including umbrellas and globes, suspended from the ceiling. The Lightyear Foundation logo appears at the bottom centre.
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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A brilliant first sensory STEM Futures session with the amazing #LimeAcademyRavensbourne crew!

From playdoh to ping pong balls, learners explored science their way - hands-on, and inclusive💜

Huge thanks to #Avantor for making it happen!

#STEMFutures #AvantorFoundation #LightyearFoundation
[Image Description] In the large central image, a woman sits on the floor smiling holding a green ball, surrounded by scattered colourful balls. A young girl in pink, wearing a red crash-hat, crouches nearby, reaching for a ball. Surrounding the main image are four smaller circular frames: Top left (blue frame): A woman helps a young boy push a ball through a long orange tube. Top right (green frame): A young girl reaches into a bucket full of multicolored balls. Bottom left (pink frame): A child focuses intently on blowing up a green baloon. Bottom center (yellow frame): Two children work together with large cardboard tubes on a blue tarp. Bottom right corner: STEM Futures Logo with supporting schools, including Lightyear Foundation, and Avantor. The background features playful polka dots in vibrant colours, adding to the cheerful and dynamic atmosphere.
July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This week’s #STEMFutures Community of Practice asked: what does inclusive STEM look like in special schools?
Huge thanks to #WestKirbySchool for sharing their brilliant approach. More of this here: wkrs.co.uk/stem
Key message: Reduce barriers, involve families, prepare learners beyond the classroom.
[Image Description] A collage of 2 screenshots from Lightyear Foundation’s 2nd STEM Futures Community of Practice virtual session. The top image shows a presentation slide titled “STEM at West Kirby” with a colourful diagram illustrating different elements of their whole-school STEM approach. Around the slide are video call participants, including educators and presenters. The bottom image shows another slide titled “How Can a STEM Strategy Help?” with key points about making STEM inclusive, accessible, and neuro-affirming. More participant video feeds are visible, with smiling faces and engaged expressions. Between the 2 screenshots are the Lightyear Foundation and STEM Futures logo, and the overall design is framed in a light purple and yellow.
June 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Last week our CEO was thrilled to meet two of our amazing STEM Futures schools - #TheOaksSpecialistCollege and #LimeAcademyRavensbourne!
Together with students and staff we’re building a future where STEM is truly for everyone.

#STEMFutures #InclusiveSTEM #STEMforAll #LightyearFoundation
[Image description] A collage featuring two photos from recent STEM Futures school visits. The top photo is taken in a brightly lit room with large windows. Three people are smiling at the camera. Left to right, Jeff (the CEO), Jade (STEM Futures program manager), and Libbie (Assistant principle: accessibility and digital applications at The Oaks Specialist Collage). The bottom photo left to right shows Lisa (Assistant Head of Lime Academy, Ravensbourne), Kylee and Jeff again. At the centre of the collage is the STEM Futures logo, alongside partner and funder logos. The collage has a bright pink border, giving it a vibrant, welcoming feel.
June 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Last week we finished some training sessions with one of our STEM Futures partner schools.
From personalisation to wellbeing-first approaches, it’s inspiring to see inclusive practice in action.
Together, we’re building a more inclusive future for STEM.
#STEMFutures #InclusiveLearning
A screenshot of a virtual training session titled "Summary of best practice", with a slide listing key principles like Personalisation, Consistency, Collaboration, Environment, Communication Support, and Wellbeing First. Nine smiling participants are visible in the video call, including teachers and facilitators. The slide features an image of a young child sitting on colourful classroom steps and another holding an astronaut model, amid space rockets and colourful balls representing planets.
June 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-interim-report

#CurriculumReview #InclusiveSTEM #SEND #EducationReform #Assessment #STEMFutures #EquityInEducation #LightyearFoundation
Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
www.gov.uk
April 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Because this is a case of “go where you’re wanted” and Europe is already starting to make and hold space.

#sciencematters #STEMfutures

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