Teachers & Personal Advisers

Lesson Plan
Topic: Gender stereotyping
Aim: This activity is aimed at helping pupils to identify stereotypes when we are choosing careers and jobs.
Download: Activity to Accompany WiSET Posters.

A set of posters is needed for this activity. To receive a free set, email info@ukrc4setwomen.org.

Wider Horizons Work Placement programme
Girls tend to choose stereotypical work placements and what we aim to do is to add more job opportunities to the usual list they would consider. We work with schools to look at getting more girls into non-traditional work placements. If you would like further information about the scheme, contact:
Jill Collins on 0114 225 4675.

Read more about the Wider Horizons Programme.

Industrial Visits
Your school may be able to organise an industrial visit to a local engineering or construction company. This can be a great way of inspiring girls to think about careers in these fields.
Download: How to design an industrial visit to inspire young people: Information for host organisations.

Organisations working with schools to promote careers in SECT

Construction Industry Training Board
CITB works with school teachers to help develop and deliver resources and practical support on all areas of the construction industry. Click here to find out more!

SETNET Ambassador Scheme
Would you like to have someone working in engineering or science visit your school? Visit the SETNET website and invite an 'Ambassador' to act as a role model and assist with practical activities in the classroom. Think about getting a mix of male and female ambassadors; having a female role model is inspiring and is one way of getting girls thinking about going into a career in SECT.

SchoolScience
A comprehensive directory of resources, information and contacts for teachers and learners of science. Visit the website.

For more information please contact us on setwomenresource@bilk.ac.uk or phone 01274 436485.