Tottenham Hotspur’s charity arm has teamed up with energy firm Schneider Electric to deliver interactive STEM learning sessions at 12 London primary schools.
The programme, due to launch in the summer term this year is focused on 12 local primary schools with the aim of teaching core STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills to pupils.
The backers of the programme hope it will equip children from one of London’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods with skills and knowledge in areas such as robotics and machine control, sustainable energy, energy efficiency and eMobility.
Interactive workshops will allow pupils to explore the concepts while immersive challenge days “will encourage teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving for issues inspired by real-world scenarios.”
Sessions will be supported by employees at French owned Schneider Electric as part of a company-wide volunteering initiative.
Pupils and teachers will have access to a learning management system , a digital platform which provides resources, tutorials, and continuous learning opportunities.
The nine week programme will culminate in a ‘Finals Day’ event showcasing techniques learned at F1Ò DRIVE London, the in-stadium electric karting track under Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s south stand.
Kelly Becker, President, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands, said: “We need to inspire talent from an early age if we are truly going to harness the potential of the energy transition.
“Our work with Tottenham Hotspur highlights the huge opportunities these skills have on creating positive and impactful environmental change, and we are excited to expand our partnership to educate and empower the local community on this.
“Initiatives such as these will prove vital in equipping the next generation with the skills needed to develop scalable, equitable, and efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.”
Andrew Wands, education manager at the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, said: "Our goal is to create a stimulating environment in which local students can explore STEM subjects in hands-on and engaging ways, as part of our wider work helping young people prepare for their futures.”
