Schools Outreach
Explore SEPnet's outreach programs designed to inspire and engage school students in the exciting world of physics and engineering.
SEPnet Outreach offers a coordinated program for schools and colleges to support and expand the current physics student population. By working together, SEPnet partners benefit from shared resources, mutual support, and collaboration rather than regional competition.
SEPnet focuses on projects that engage with a smaller number of students more frequently, fostering long-term partnerships with teachers and schools.
For Key Stage 3 pupils SEPnet partners use the Connect Physics scheme as the foundation of their school outreach efforts. However, resources are limited, so each partner can only work with a select number of schools. To check availability, please contact your local Outreach Officer. Learn more about Connect Physics here.
For early Key Stage 2 pupils SEPnet offers the We Are Scientist programme to introduce pupils to STEM skills and careers through hands on activities and making connections between science and what children are interested in. Learn more about We Are Scientists here.
Partners interested in improving gender balance in physics are encouraged to join SEPnet’s Shattering Stereotypes project. Based on the latest research from the Institute of Physics (IOP), this project has been working with schools since 2018-19. Find out more about Shattering Stereotypes’ first pilot year here.
If you are thinking of booking a SEPnet workshop or have booked one please check the Teacher’s Guide.
Please also check with your local Outreach Officer as some details will be different across our partner universities.
