TECgirls Schools Education Programme
Working in both primary and secondary schools, TECgirls have a range of exciting STEM clubs and challenges aimed at getting more girls to TAKE PART!
Primary School:
Mentors Clubs
TECgirls Mentor clubs are hybrid afterschool STEM clubs engaging girls in KS2. But it’s more than a club, it’s a movement! Students who take part in the club become TECgirls Mentors to the rest of the school, supporting their peers and helping their teachers run the STEM activities in the school.
Mentors Clubs for 2025/2026:
Autumn Term: Take Flight and Stop Motion - FULLY BOOKED
Spring Term: Cyber Guardians - SPACES AVAILABLE
Summer Term: Eco Tech and Makers - FULLY BOOKED
Impact for Students:
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8 weeks of engagement with connections to real world problems and local role models introduced every week
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Development of skills beyond the curriculum
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Uniform friendly Enamel badges to showcase their achievement
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Promotes leadership and confidence
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Student led STEM leadership support for schools
Impact for Teachers and Schools:
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Funded and easy to run academic focused club for schools
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Hands on STEM CPD for new teachers or subject leaders
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TECgirls provides all lessons, materials, and equipment
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Builds confidence in the delivery of tech, engineering and creative curriculum
Secondary School:
Pioneers Challenges
TECgirls Pioneer Challenges give girls in secondary schools the chance to get hands-on in exciting fields like aerospace engineering, environmental data, and marine technology. Each Challenge connects students with real-world issues and inspiring role models working in Cornwall’s STEM industries.
Pioneer Challenges for 2025/2026:
Autumn Term: Take Flight (Oct 2nd) - SPACES AVAILABLE
Spring Term: Eco Pioneers (Feb 2026) - SPACES AVAILABLE
Summer Term: Marine Futures (May 2026) - SPACES AVAILABLE
Impact for Students:
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STEM skills connected to real world challenges
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Career connections with clear pathways and inspiration
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Learning from real role models and industry experts
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Opportunity to meet other girls interested in TEC
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Promotes leadership and confidence
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Exploring STEM beyond the curriculum
Impact for Teachers and Schools:
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Skills driven workshops complimenting curriculum and new requirements around "real world" work experience
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Guides and support for school on how to incorporate content into their lessons and extra circular activities.
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Sign posting and advice on national programmes and competitions.
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New opportunities to engage schools in STEM subjects
