The EcoSTEM programme seeks to enhance practical STEM and environmental sustainability education across the EduSpots network communities and beyond. All our programmes are created by our local team, using resources …read more

Having witnessed the significant impact of formalising our volunteer support via the CLEd Programme has had upon the operations and delivery at our Spots, we are launching the next level of our volunteer training plan: the Ignite Programme.

IS THAT GOO SOLID OR LIQUID?

SELF-STARTING SIPHON

HOW DOES THE DISTANCE AROUND A CIRCLE COMPARE TO THE TOTAL DISTANCE ACROSS IT?

CAN YOU DEDUCE THE NUMBER?

As a core part of our Dream Spot Model, we promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone involved in EduSpots, with a particular focus on learners and Catalysts, and …read more

A WATERY CHALLENGE

What’s New in 2024:  This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a lineup of engaging and enriching courses designed to elevate your skills and knowledge. Whether you’re looking to enhance your …read more

Our Catalyse Leadership Programme offers our Catalysts the knowledge and skills needed to lead sustainable education projects in their local communities.

This programme supports community volunteers and teachers with a phonics training programme. We also support communities in establishing literacy clubs with a focus on creativity and critical thinking.

Student attendance at community EcoSTEM clubs can be erratic so ongoing project work is difficult and as a volunteer (or teacher), you need to think of a new activity for each session, which can be really draining. But that is exactly what it means to belong to a network of daring volunteers: To get out of your comfort zone and make things happen!

The EduSTEM Club guide seeks to alleviate some of the difficulties associated with maintaining a STEM Club. Here’s what we suggest:

EduSpots has run a Peer Mentoring Programme since 2021, with the aim of enabling existing experienced Catalysts to share learnings with the wider network in specific roles that also aim …read more

Ignite Equity is one of four educational strands that EduSpots volunteers lead in their home communities as part of the wider Ignite Programme.

HOW DO YOU BEAT GRAVITY?

‘Peer Mentors became the shoulders Catalysts can lean on for their respective strand assistance. Most difficult activities that stop many Spots from functioning effectively were made easier and more simple …read more

“A young child’s brain is full of innate potential and the early years offer a window of opportunity to set a path towards success in primary school and later in …read more