City-wide Stem Offer

As part of the Portsmouth: The Digital City project, we are pleased to include a city-wide STEM offer that places Portsmouth at the centre of STEM excellence in the region.

Our vision is to ensure that all members of the community have access to excellent STEM resources, training and opportunities that will equip them with the skills to succeed in the 21st century world and inspire them to adopt STEM learning habits in everything they do.

Collaborating Across the City

By working collaboratively with other organisations such as Teach Computing and HISP, we are further establishing the importance of STEM across our schools and wider community, whilst ensuring that all children are enthused, engaged and inspired by STEM both within Portsmouth and the wider world around them.

Steam Learning Habits

Mind

  • I can identify and structure a problem, break it into parts and map out the obstacles.
  • I look for possible solutions. I can generate a range of possible courses of action/solutions and I use research when appropriate.
  • I make decisions. After careful analysis of the different possible courses of action, I select the best solution for implementation.
  • I can implement a plan. I accept and carry out the chosen course of action.
  • I can monitor and seek feedback.
  • I review the outcomes of problem solving over a period of time, seeking feedback as to the success of the outcomes.

  • I listen without judgement . I give learning my full attention. I focus on conversations and try not to multi-task unnecessarily.
  • I make time for curiosity. I like to find out about things that I do not know.
  • I ask a lot of questions, particularly those that start with “how,” “what,” “when,” “where” and “why,”.
  • I expect the unexpected and I welcome the unexpected.
  • I am willing to be wrong. I am open to the insights and opinions of others. I am not afraid to say ‘I don’t know’.

Character

  • I adapt well to change or disappointment.
  • I can accept fair criticism, take charge and bounce back after taking a knock.
  • I don’t let past hurts affect my future.
  • I persevere until I achieve my aims and I do not give up easily.
  • I am enterprising in my approach toward starting over.
  • I am able to look at a situation and creatively determine the best way out.
  • I use my sense of humour. I take my goals and myself seriously. But at times, I am able to laugh at myself and situations.
  • I have a strong sense of morality. My successes are at the service, and not at the expense of others.

  • I demonstrate good behaviour, and strive for good at tendance and punctuality.
  • I record and use thorough, ordered notes. I will rewrite notes if they are not good enough.
  • I manage my time wisely, including studying for tests and exams ahead of time.
  • I take responsibility for my own words and actions and readily seek help.
  • I lead a healthy, responsible lifestyle (including diet, exercise and sleep) and plan for the future.

People

  • I demonstrate reliability and consistency. I do my fair share and I am committed. I never fail to show up or give a good effort. I want the same from my team members.
  • I communicate constructively. I express thoughts clearly, honestly, and directly.
  • I respectfully consider other ideas and point s of view. I share information, knowledge and experience openly.
  • I function as a flexible, active participant. I listen and speak up in discussions and volunteer to help.
  • I don’t complain or get stressed out when something new is being tried or some new direction is being set.
  • I am cooperative. I work with others and acting together to accomplish at ask.
  • I figure out ways to work together to solve problems and get work done.
  • I consistently treat others in a respectful and supportive manner.
  • I have a sense of humour and know how to have fun, but not at someone else’s expense.

  • I am a good listener. I pay close attention to what is being said, asking clarifying questions, and rephrasing to ensure understanding.
  • I am clear and concise I try to convey my message in as few words as possible. I strive for my written communication to be easily read and understood.
  • I have a friendly manner. I encourage others t o engage in open, honest communication. I am polite in all your workplace communications.
  • I am confident in my interactions with others. I correctly use my body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and t one to convey my message well.
  • I show empathy even when I disagree with others, it is import ant that I understand and respect their point of view.
  • I enter conversations with a flexible, open mind. I am able to appropriately give and receive feedback.

Our Offer for Children

  • Termly city-wide challenges
  • British Science Week
  • Access to resources
  • Workshops
  • School visits

  • UTC visits

  • Guest speakers
  • Work experience opportunities
    and links
  • UTC STEM Awards

Our Offer for Adults

  • Computing Hubs (Mastery,
    Emerging and Developing)

  • Professional development and
    CPD (Science and Computing)

  • STEM Networks (Science, STEM,
    Computing, D&T)

  • Access to facilitators
    (Computing, Science, Digital)

  • Access to resources

  • Annual Conferences

Our Offer for All

  • Development of STEM Hubs
    (Cumberland Infant School,
    Court Lane Junior School)
  • STEMspiration event for
    Parents/Carers

  • “Portsmouth: The Digital City”
    Showcase

  • Training for SCITT students

  • Links with other STEM providers

  • City wide resource hub