Stempoint
What is Stempoint?
Stempoint is the name for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) brokerage contract awarded to regional organisers by STEMNET. The Stempoint contract holders administer the Stempoint scheme for their region. In our case this is Tyne and Wear.
For a list of stempoint contract holders in your area with links to their websites click here:
Stempoint Contract holders in the UK
What is Stempoint for?
The Stempoint contract is designed to help schools access STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) E&E (Enhancement and Enrichment) opportunities. Stempoint contract holders give advice and guidance to schools and colleges on which enrichment activities will be most beneficial and relevant to their students. They also help organise events, arrange industry visits, workshops by STEM professionals and keep schools informed of the great opportunities, events, grants and activities which are available to them.
For more see our Stempoint Schools Section
What organisations hold stempoint contracts?
The Stempoint contract for the whole of Tyne and Wear is held by Newcastle College.
Other stempoint contract holders can be found here in our
Stempoint Contract holders list
What is the Stempoint contract?
The Stempoint contract is awarded to organisations for the brokerage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) E&E (Enhancement and Enrichment) services. A separate STEM Ambassadors contract covers the management of STEM Ambassadors for the region. Newcastle College also hold the STEM Ambassadors contract for Tyne and Wear.
For more on STEM Ambassadors visit: Everything you ever wanted to know about STEM Ambassadors
That sounds good. How can I get involved with Stempoint?
Getting involved with STEM outreach activities in Tyne and Wear is simple. Just drop us an email at stempoint@ncl-coll.ac.uk or call us on 0191 200 4453 and tell us a little about yourself and your organisation.
What do Stempoint contract holders do for Schools?
Stempoint contract holders are your first port of call for a huge variety of STEM E&E opportunities. These activities, events and visits from Scientists, Engineers and other STEM professionals compliment and extend the national curriculum. Activities and events also encourage and inspire students, giving them the motivation for greater attainment in their STEM related studies.
