You may wish to consider:

• What rooms or labs will you need?
• Will you need space to store belongings or a space for lunch?
• What consumables you will need to complete the activities?
• What equipment will you need?
• What stationary will you need?
• What teaching materials will you use? Worksheets, electronic presentation, smart board, film clips etc.
• Do you need to discuss with a technician? Can they help you set up?

 

Essential Documents

• Standard letters
• Information pack – joining instructions, meeting points, travel arrangements, contact list
• Risk Assessments – you will need one for each activity you complete. Most institutions will have a template system and generic ones will exist for moving a group of pupils around campus. You will need to share these with everyone involved, both in the university and the school. See Appendix 4.
• DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service (Advanced Disclosure) replaced the old CRB check and will be required by any university staff who will be working with pupils while unsupervised by teachers or other school/university staff with DBS. You can find information on how to apply at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

 

 

‘The evolution activity was a real success, the pupils were fascinated by it. They felt really trusted that they were able to handle real skulls that were usually kept in locked cabinets.’
Teacher on Biological Sciences