Thinking Scientifically

Thinking Scientifically

We are passionate about fostering a love of STEM in pupils, and setting them on a path to be environmental engineers and formulation chemists – but what about those students who are more interested in other subjects? How can they benefit from STEM enrichment? We...
Girls of the Future

Girls of the Future

This week we have been fascinated by the findings of the The Girls’ Future Report, completed by the Girls’ Day School Trust to spotlight the ambitions of 9-18 year old girls across the country. The report provides a great insight into the future that girls want for...
How to start a STEM Club

How to start a STEM Club

At Phosphor we talk a lot about the importance and value of running STEM clubs in school – but how do you go about setting one up? As the end of the academic year approaches, and with an eye on the new year ahead, here is a (very quick) guide for what to do if...
Resource Round Up

Resource Round Up

We know one thing educators don’t have in abundance is time – so here is a great list of (FREE) resources with activities and ideas for teaching STEM subjects in the next academic year. All of these offer brilliant resources for Primary and Secondary...
Experiential Learning!

Experiential Learning!

At Phosphor we are huge advocates of experiential learning – especially with STEM subjects which can seem very abstract when presented solely on a page in a textbook. Not only is it an essential way to engage learners, it is a great way of building more nuanced...