We are very pleased that Professor Carol Davenport, Northumbria University will be giving the next presentation in our series of talks about working with different age groups. The NUSTEM group has developed a model of curriculum change in school that seeks to broaden young children’s careers knowledge and experience during their primary education. The Early Years and Primary Programme (EYPP) uses two frameworks, one in the Early Years (Play, B, C) and the other in Primary (the ARC framework) underpinned by a Theory of Change. This talk will introduce the rationale for this work and explore the methodology for delivering this in schools.

Speaker Biography: Professor Carol Davenport

Carol is a Professor of STEM Engagement, and Director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University. Carol began working in education at Barnsley College as a Physics lecturer, and later taught at a large North East school. Moving into teacher education, she worked within the network of Science Learning Centres for over five years, and with the Institute of Physics as a Physics Network Coordinator for the Stimulating Physics Network. Carol is an experienced curriculum designer and textbook author. She is also a governor at a local school and college. Carol's research interests include career aspirations in young children, and diversity in STEM.